Modesto public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major development proposal for the Fairview Village area, including annexation of 177.75 acres, a General Plan amendment, a Specific Plan amendment, and a tentative subdivision map for 217 residential lots. The commission will also discuss remote meeting procedures under AB 361 and hear public comments. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and declarations of conflicts of interest.

• Annexation of 177.75 acres east of Carpenter Road and north of Whitmore Avenue
• General Plan amendment to change 20 acres from Commercial to Village Residential
• Amendment #4 to Fairview Village Specific Plan, allowing 1,295-2,590 dwelling units
• Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for 217 residential lots on 38.5 acres
• Discussion of AB 361 remote meeting procedures

The Modesto Planning Commission unanimously approved four resolutions recommending city council approval of the Fairview Village #2 annexation, general plan amendment, specific plan amendment, and vesting tentative subdivision map for 217 residential lots. The commission also approved a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under Assembly Bill 361. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions or recusals.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-21 recommending general plan amendment for 20 acres from Commercial to Village Residential (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-22 recommending Specific Plan Amendment No. 4 to Fairview Village Specific Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-23 recommending annexation of 177.75 acres and detachment from fire districts (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-24 approving Fairview Village Phase 1 Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (217 lots) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-25 authorizing remote teleconference meetings under AB 361 (unanimous)

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission is holding its regular December 20, 2021 meeting at 1010 10th Street, Room 3001. The agenda contains only standard administrative details—meeting logistics, ADA accessibility information, and the next meeting date—with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for December 20, 2021 at 1010 10th Street, Room 3001
• Next meeting set for January 24, 2022 at 1:00 pm
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library and Planning Division office

Citizen's Districting Commission

The Citizens' Districting Commission is holding a community outreach workshop to educate the public on the redistricting process and demonstrate the DistricR mapping tool. The meeting includes public testimony and potential direction to staff and consultant. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with consent items and public comment.

• Workshop on community outreach with DistricR tool demonstration
• Public testimony on redistricting process
• Consideration of minutes from November 22, 2021 meeting
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person at King Kennedy Memorial Center

The Citizens' Districting Commission held a procedural meeting, approving the minutes from its November 22, 2021 session. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda included a presentation on the redistricting process and a demonstration of the DistrictR drawing tool.

• Approved minutes from November 22, 2021 meeting (8-0, Basulto absent)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for a new electronic message board wall sign at 820 H-Street for Redeemer Church Modesto, and a variance to allow two-story structures within the required rear setback on a property on College Avenue. The board will also discuss remote meeting procedures under AB 361 and consider approving the October 28, 2021 minutes.

• Conditional use permit for a 60-square-foot electronic message board wall sign at 820 H-Street (Redeemer Church Modesto)
• Variance for two-story structures in rear setback at APN 109-003-088, east side of College Avenue between Coldwell and Morris Avenues
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of AB 361 remote meeting procedures

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for an electronic message board wall sign at 820 H-Street for Redeemer Church Modesto, a variance for two-story structures within the rear setback on College Avenue, and a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under Assembly Bill 361. All decisions were carried by a 4-0 vote with two members absent.

• Approved CUP-21-010 for electronic message board wall sign at 820 H-Street (4-0)
• Approved VAR-21-004 for variance to allow two-story structures in rear setback on College Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 authorizing remote teleconference meetings under AB 361 (4-0)

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021, was canceled because there were no items to consider. The next regular meeting is set for January 20, 2022, at the same time and location.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of items
• Next meeting scheduled for January 20, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in Second Floor Conference Room 2005, Tenth Street Place

Entertainment Commission

The Modesto Entertainment Commission is holding a regular meeting on December 16, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, including roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. No discussion items, new business, unfinished business, or staff reports are listed, and no written communications or late items are noted.

• Public comment period for audience members
• No discussion items listed
• No new business listed
• No unfinished business listed
• No staff report items listed

Waste to Energy Executive Committee

The Stanislaus County/City of Modesto Solid Waste-to-Energy Executive Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive an informational update on contractual tonnage deliveries at the Stanislaus Resource Recovery Facility. No new business items are listed for action. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the tonnage update.

• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2021 meeting
• Update on contractual tonnage deliveries at Stanislaus Resource Recovery Facility (information only)

Comision de Distrito de Ciudadanos

The Citizens' Redistricting Commission is holding a public hearing to receive community input on pre-proposed district maps. The meeting includes a presentation by Redistricting Partners and a demonstration of the DistrictR mapping tool. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its December 2, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing on pre-proposed district maps
• Presentation of community interest by Elizabeth Stitt of Redistricting Partners
• Demonstration of the DistrictR mapping tool
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2021 meeting
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

Citizen's Districting Commission

The Modesto Citizens' Districting Commission is holding a pre-draft map public hearing to receive community input on district boundaries. The meeting includes a process overview, a community interest presentation, and a demonstration of the DistricR mapping tool. The commission will discuss and potentially direct staff and consultants on next steps.

• Pre-Draft Map Public Hearing
• DistricR tool demonstration
• Public testimony on district maps
• Approval of December 2, 2021 workshop minutes
• Commission discussion and direction to staff

The Citizens' Districting Commission approved the minutes from its December 2, 2021 Community Outreach Workshop. No new business was conducted. The commission heard a presentation on the redistricting process and a demonstration of the DistrictR drawing tool, and scheduled its next community workshop for January 6, 2022.

• Approved minutes from Dec. 2, 2021 Community Outreach Workshop (6-0)

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

The Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss property leases and policy amendments. The body will consider forwarding several items to the City Council for final approval.

• Lease agreements with Del Rio CC Foundation (First Tee – Central Valley) and Boys and Girls Club of Stanislaus County for property on Roselawn Avenue (APNs 037-036-007 and 037-051-001)
• CDBG funding construction award for youth programming on Roselawn Avenue
• Proposed amendment to Section 23 of the Housing and Urban Development Policies & Procedures Manual (Section 3 Compliance)

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission is scheduled to vote on a $750,000 spending plan using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The plan allocates money for a master plan update, vegetation management, security cameras, and parking lot improvements at American Legion Hall. The meeting also includes updates on ongoing park projects and a review of the first-quarter operating budget.

• Approval of $750,000 ARPA funding plan for TRRP
• $175,000 allocated for TRRP Master Plan Update and Economic Development Strategy
• $105,000 allocated for vegetation management on Legion Park Drive
• $120,000 allocated for installation of up to 10 security cameras in TRRP
• $350,000 allocated for American Legion Hall parking lot replacement and outdoor improvements

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission meeting on December 6, 2021. It contains only administrative details such as meeting location, ADA accommodations, and public comment procedures, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

• No specific agenda items listed

Comision de Distrito de Ciudadanos

The Modesto Citizens District Redistricting Commission is holding a public participation workshop to discuss the redistricting process and gather community input. The meeting includes a presentation on community interest and a demonstration of the DistricR tool, followed by public comments and commission reactions. The agenda is primarily a workshop with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Public workshop on redistricting process
• Presentation and demonstration of DistricR mapping tool
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
• Approval of November 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom under AB 361

La Comisión Ciudadana de Distribución de Distritos de Modesto aprobó las minutas de su reunión del 22 de noviembre de 2021 mediante moción de Simas/Kroeze con 8 votos a favor y 0 en contra, con la ausencia de María Basulto. Se presentó una visión general del proceso de redistribución y una demostración de la herramienta DistrictR, que estará disponible en enero. No hubo comentarios públicos. La sesión se clausuró a las 7:24 p. m.

• Aprobó las minutas de la reunión del 22 de noviembre de 2021 (moción Simas/Kroeze, 8-0, Basulto ausente).
• Recibió la presentación de interés comunitario y demostración de la herramienta DistrictR, disponible en enero.
• Recibió comentarios públicos y preguntas sobre los próximos pasos del proceso de redistribución.
• No se registraron asuntos tardíos ni comentarios públicos.

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve financial assistance for three specific residential properties. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the November 4, 2021 meeting.

• Proposed $7,918.00 grant and $31,674.00 loan for 1520 Wakebridge Drive
• Proposed $9,041.00 grant and $36,162.00 loan for 3828 Auckland Court, including a debt-to-income rule exception
• Proposed $19,488.00 grant for 154 Dory Lane

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee approved all four agenda items unanimously (5-0), including three homeowner rehabilitation grants and loans and the prior meeting's minutes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved $7,918 grant and $31,674 loan for Julius Young Jr. at 1520 Wakebridge Drive (5-0)
• Approved $9,041 grant and $36,162 loan for Brenda Brown at 3828 Auckland Court, with debt-to-income exception (5-0)
• Approved $19,488 grant for Jerald and Sandra Smeck at 154 Dory Lane (5-0)

Citizen's Districting Commission

The Modesto Citizens' Districting Commission is holding a community outreach workshop to educate the public about the redistricting process and demonstrate the DistricR tool. The commission will hear public testimony and may give direction to staff and consultants. The meeting is open in person and via Zoom, with public comment allowed. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting.

• Community outreach workshop on redistricting process and DistricR tool demonstration
• Public testimony and potential direction to staff and consultant
• Approval of minutes from November 22, 2021 meeting
• Meeting held at King Kennedy Memorial Center, 601 Martin Luther Drive, with Zoom option

The Citizens' Districting Commission met and approved the minutes from its November 22, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on the redistricting process and a demonstration of the DistrictR drawing tool.

• Approved minutes from November 22, 2021 meeting (8-0, Basulto absent)

Entertainment Commission

The Modesto Entertainment Commission is holding a regular meeting on December 2, 2021, but the agenda contains only procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and standard reports. No discussion items, new business, unfinished business, or written communications are listed, so the meeting is expected to be largely administrative.

• Public comment period for audience members
• Staff report items (none specified)
• Commissioner comments: None
• Written communication: None
• Matters too late for agenda: None

Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission

The Citizens' Transportation Sales Tax Commission is meeting to discuss Measure L, the local transportation sales tax. They will receive updates on funds collected and expended, review a quarterly project report, and hear an annual presentation on Measure L. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Update on Measure L fund collected and expended to date
• Quarterly report of Measure L projects updated 10/1/2021
• Annual Measure L Update presentation
• Approval of minutes from 9/2/2021 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the 9/2/2021 meeting by a 6-0 vote, with three members absent. They received updates on Measure L funds collected and expended, a quarterly project report, and an annual Measure L presentation. The meeting adjourned at 4:06 PM.

• Approved the 9/2/2021 meeting minutes (6-0 vote)

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss blight-related matters, including a proposed one-time cleanup of unsupported landscaping along the Briggsmore Avenue Corridor. The agenda also includes updates on the Clean California Local Grant, a slogan sub-committee, and collection of blight fines. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment and consent items.

• Consider one-time cleanup of unsupported landscaping on Briggsmore Avenue Corridor
• Update on Clean California Local Grant
• Update on collection of blight fines
• Slogan Sub-Committee information
• Accept minutes of 9/30/21 and 10/28/21 meetings

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee approved prior meeting minutes and recommended City Council consider a one-time cleanup of unsupported landscaping on the Briggsmore Avenue Corridor. It also discussed a CalTrans grant application, recommending collaboration with Stanislaus County, and tabled committee member participation expectations to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of 9/30/21 and 10/28/21 meetings
• Recommended Briggsmore Avenue Corridor cleanup project for City Council consideration
• Tabled committee member participation expectations to next meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for January 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Citizen's Districting Commission

The Citizens' Districting Commission is meeting to discuss the redistricting process, including a 'Redistricting 101' presentation and a review of the former commission's approach. They will also discuss the Community of Interest Form and provide direction on the outreach plan and meeting dates. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom, with public comment allowed.

• Presentation and discussion on redistricting process ('Redistricting 101')
• Discussion of process taken by former Citizens' Districting Commission
• Discussion of Community of Interest Form
• Direction on redistricting outreach plan and dates of outreach meetings
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2021 meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from its November 4, 2021 meeting. Staff presented a redistricting overview, background on past district maps, and an updated Community of Interest Form. The Commission discussed outreach ideas and dates; the next meeting, which will be the first outreach meeting, is scheduled for December 2, 2021 at the King Kennedy Memorial Center.

• Approved the minutes from the November 4, 2021 meeting (motion by Riddle/Waggoner, 6-0, Simas absent).
• Scheduled the next meeting for December 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the King Kennedy Memorial Center.

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board meeting scheduled for November 18, 2021, was canceled because there were no items to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the same location.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of items
• Next meeting: January 20, 2022, 4:00 p.m., Second Floor Conference Room 2005, Tenth Street Place

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

The Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee is meeting to review funding applications and loans. The body will consider items for forwarding to the City Council for final approval.

• Proposed $500,000 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) loan to Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority for the Vine Street affordable housing project
• Consideration of the City of Modesto’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Year Two Application

The committee approved the City of Modesto's Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Year Two Application and forwarded it to Council for approval. It also approved a $500,000 PLHA loan to the Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority for the Vine Street affordable housing project, also forwarding it to Council. The committee approved the amended minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting. No public comments or conflicts of interest were reported.

• Approved amended minutes for the October 14, 2021 meeting (motion Scherer/Bedford, 6-0; Silva abstained, Kenoyer not present).
• Approved the PLHA Program Year Two Application and forwarded it to Council (motion Kenoyer/Ricci, 8-0).
• Approved a $500,000 PLHA loan to Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority for the Vine Street project and forwarded it to Council (motion Parman/Bedford, 6-0; Morad and Kenoyer not present for vote).

Entertainment Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Modesto Entertainment Commission with no new business, unfinished business, or written communications listed. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, conflict of interest declarations, and a public comment period. No decisions or discussions of substance are scheduled.

• No new business items listed
• No unfinished business items
• No written communications
• Public comment period available

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment is holding a regular meeting on November 18, 2021, but the agenda contains no specific items—only administrative details such as the meeting time, location, and ADA notice. The next meeting is scheduled for December 23, 2021.

Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially act on two grant applications: one for Legion Park Area Improvements and another for the TRRP Gateway Phase 3 Improvements. They will also receive updates on various park projects, the first-quarter operating budget, and reports from partner organizations. The meeting is held via teleconference.

• Regional Park Program Grant Application – Legion Park Area Improvements
• EDA Tourism Grant Application – TRRP Gateway Phase 3 Improvements
• FY21-22 Quarter 1 Operating Budget Update (total budget $489,700.36, 16.16% spent)
• Project updates: Legion Hall roof replacement, River Pavilion design, Neece Drive Boat Launch, Carpenter Road Soccer Fields
• Disc golf course proposal (9-hole and 18-hole) with Modesto Area Disc Golf Club

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee approved two grant applications: one for Legion Park Area Improvements under the Regional Park Program and one for TRRP Gateway Phase 3 Improvements under the EDA Tourism Grant. Both motions passed 5-0 and will be forwarded to the TRRP JPA Commission for full consideration. The committee also approved the September 29, 2021 minutes and discussed various park updates, including the Legion Park opening timeline, cell tower construction delays, and potential park renaming.

• Approved minutes of September 29, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Regional Park Program Grant application for Legion Park Area Improvements (5-0)
• Approved EDA Tourism Grant application for TRRP Gateway Phase 3 Improvements (5-0)

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

The Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee will meet via teleconference to consider rescinding its prior action to remove member-at-large Pam Giusto, accept the resignation of Linda Kenyon, and receive reports from course operators BrightView and KemperSports, including updates on the Creekside clubhouse fire and the Dryden clubhouse project. The agenda also includes approval of the September 15, 2021 minutes and discussion of vacancies and appointments.

• Consider rescinding prior action to remove Pam Giusto from the committee
• Accept resignation of Linda Kenyon from the committee
• BrightView report on course maintenance
• KemperSports report on business and marketing
• City staff report on Creekside clubhouse fire and Dryden clubhouse project

Forward Together Work Group

The Forward Together Work Group will host an educational presentation and discussion regarding Alternative Response Models. The presentation will be delivered by Modesto Police Department personnel and staff from Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

• Educational presentation on Alternative Response Models
• Discussion regarding next steps for ad hoc meetings

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission agenda for November 15, 2021 contains only administrative boilerplate: meeting logistics, ADA accessibility notices, and public comment procedures. No substantive items such as rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion or decision.

• No action items listed on agenda

Landmark Preservation Commission

This is the agenda for the Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission's regular meeting on November 15, 2021. The agenda contains only standard administrative items: meeting logistics, agenda availability, and ADA accessibility notices. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 15, 2021, at Room 3001, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, CA
• Next meeting set for December 20, 2021, at 1:00 pm at the same location
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library Reference Room, 1500 I Street, and Planning Division office, 1010 Tenth Street
• ADA accommodation contact: Landmark Preservation Commission Secretary at (209) 577-5267, 48-hour notice required

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve several homeowner rehabilitation grants and loans. The committee will also consider exceptions to the program's debt-to-income rule for specific applicants.

• Proposed $5,869.00 grant and $23,475.00 loan for 614 Duncan Ave
• Proposed $4,648.00 grant and $18,592.00 loan for 1329 Conrad Way
• Proposed $17,136.00 grant for 1200 S. Carpenter Rd #142
• Proposed $19,964 grant for 1200 S. Carpenter Rd #62
• Approval of October 7, 2021 meeting minutes

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee approved all consent and new business items, including four homeowner rehabilitation grants and loans totaling $89,284, with two exceptions to the debt-to-income policy. The meeting was procedural and all votes were unanimous.

• Approved October 7, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0, Wilson and Silva abstained)
• Approved $5,869 grant and $23,475 loan for Darrel Wilkins at 614 Duncan Ave. with debt-to-income and medical collections exceptions (7-0)
• Approved $4,648 grant and $18,592 loan for Patricia Martinez at 1329 Conrad Way with debt-to-income exception (7-0)
• Approved $17,136 grant for Patricia and Jaime Fierro at 1200 S. Carpenter Rd., #142 (7-0)
• Approved $19,964 grant for Cathy Warren at 1200 S. Carpenter Rd., #62 (7-0)

Citizen's Districting Commission

The Modesto Citizens' Districting Commission is meeting to handle administrative tasks, including appointing a Chair and Vice-Chair, discussing effective commissioner practices, and reviewing community outreach for districting. They will also approve the meeting schedule and consider minutes from the prior meeting. The meeting is open to the public both in person and via Zoom.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion on 'How to be an effective Commissioner'
• Overview of 'Community of Interest' and public outreach
• Approval of meeting schedule
• Consider approving minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting

The Citizens' Districting Commission approved its October 21 minutes, elected Maria DeAnda as Chair and Marshall Riddle as Vice-Chair, and approved a revised meeting schedule adding an extra November meeting. The commission also received training on effective commissionership and community outreach.

• Approved October 21, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Elected Maria DeAnda as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Marshall Riddle as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Approved revised meeting schedule adding November meeting (7-0)

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission is meeting to consider approving the October 6, 2021 minutes, receive an update from the Landmark Preservation Committee, and review the scope of the Culture Commission itself. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of October 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Landmark Preservation Committee representative update
• Culture Commission scope review

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission meeting on November 1, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural and administrative information, such as meeting logistics, ADA accommodations, and public participation instructions. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for November 15, 2021, at 6:00 pm in Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library Reference Room, 1500 I Street, and Planning Division office, 1010 Tenth Street
• ADA accommodations available with 48-hour notice; contact Planning Commission Secretary at (209) 577-5267

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss the blight abatement campaign and slogan, receive an update on the Clean California Local Grant, and hear from the Finance Department about collection rates on blight-related fines. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of Blight Abatement Campaign and slogan
• Clean California Local Grant update
• Finance Department report on collection rates for blight fines
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee met but lacked a quorum to approve prior minutes. They discussed the blight abatement campaign and decided to form a subcommittee to focus on it. Updates were given on the Clean California Local Grant and blight fine collections, but no formal action was taken on these items. The next meeting was set for December 2, 2021.

• Created subcommittee for blight campaign and slogan (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for December 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM (unanimous)
• Unable to approve 9/30/21 minutes due to lack of quorum

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on two items: a variance request for a 7-foot fence at 408 Enslen Park Court and a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility at 2012 McHenry Avenue. The board will also approve minutes and set the 2022 meeting schedule. Staff recommends approval of the fence variance.

• Variance VAR-21-003: 7-foot fence encroaching 7'6" into street side setback at 408 Enslen Park Court
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-21-009: self-storage facility at 2012 McHenry Avenue by Amerco Real Estate (U-Haul)
• Approval of September 23, 2021 minutes
• 2022 PC/BZA/LPC meeting schedule

The Board of Zoning Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for a seven-foot fence at 408 Enslen Park Court and a conditional use permit for a U-Haul self-storage facility at 2012 McHenry Avenue. The board also approved the 2022 meeting schedule. All actions were unanimous with no conflicts of interest declared.

• Approved variance for 7-foot fence at 408 Enslen Park Court (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for U-Haul self-storage at 2012 McHenry Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 PC/BZA/LPC meeting schedule (unanimous)

Citizen's Districting Commission

The Citizens' Districting Commission is holding an introductory meeting focused on the redistricting process, including an overview of the Brown Act, applicable laws, and its bylaws. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or public hearings scheduled; the main business is orientation and setting future meeting dates.

• Overview of redistricting process and purpose of the commission
• Overview of Brown Act and other applicable laws
• Overview of bylaws
• Discussion of dates and times for future meetings
• Public comment period with three-minute limit per speaker

The Citizens' Districting Commission received presentations on redistricting law and ethics rules but took no formal votes. The City Attorney's Office will ask the Council to amend bylaws so the Commission can elect its own chair when no retired judge serves. Chair and Vice-Chair elections are set for the next meeting on November 4, 2021.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting
• Scheduled Chair and Vice-Chair election for November 4, 2021
• Set monthly meetings for first Thursday of each month

Entertainment Commission

The Modesto Entertainment Commission will discuss noise complaints against the Assyrian Social Hall, accept the resignation of staff member Julia Washington, and revisit the conditional business permit for Rancho Fresco Modesto Inc., which proposes a restaurant and night club at 950 10th St. The commission will also receive a staff report on a permit renewal for The Princeton Event Center.

• Discussion of 9 noise complaint calls since Jan 2019 for Assyrian Social Hall, including 3 on Sept 11, 2021
• Resignation of Event Planning/Marketing Specialist Julia Washington
• Rancho Fresco Modesto Inc. permit: restaurant/night club at 950 10th St, open 7 days, 8 am to 3 am, serving food until 3 am
• Business Entertainment Permit Renewal for The Princeton Event Center (Oct 13, 2021)

The Modesto Entertainment Commission approved three business entertainment permits, all pending conditions. The American Graffiti Festival and Car Show special event permit and the Princeton Event Center permit were approved pending application completion and background clearance. Retro's permit was approved pending background clearance, and Rancho Fresco's permit was conditionally approved pending a follow-up meeting to address concerns about capacity, parking, security, and music genres.

• Approved Special Event Permit for American Graffiti Festival and Car Show, pending application completion and MPD approval (5-0)
• Reinstated Business Entertainment Permit B021-2018 for Princeton Event Center, pending background clearance (5-0)
• Approved Business Entertainment Permit for Retro, pending background clearance (5-0)
• Conditionally approved Business Entertainment Permit for Rancho Fresco, pending follow-up meeting (5-0)

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2021, was canceled because there were no items to consider. The next meeting is set for November 18, 2021, at the same time and location.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of items
• Next meeting: November 18, 2021, 4:00 p.m., Second Floor Conference Room 2005, Tenth Street Place

Forward Together Work Group

The Forward Together Committee will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. The session includes an educational presentation and discussion on Modesto Police policies and procedures delivered by department personnel.

• Appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair
• Educational presentation on Modesto Police policies and procedures

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a vesting tentative parcel map to divide 45.48 acres at the northwest corner of Litt Road and Sylvan Avenue into two parcels plus one lot for a new street alignment. The map would formalize the dedication of the new Litt Road alignment and roundabouts, and split the property into a 1.3-acre well site and a 41.6-acre park site. The commission will also consider a conformity report for the sale of property at 524 Kansas Avenue and approve the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Vesting Tentative Parcel Map TPM-21-004: division of 45.48 acres into two parcels plus one lot for new street alignment
• Conformity Report Determination for proposed sale of property at 524 Kansas Avenue (APN: 029-015-025)
• 2022 PC/BZA/LPC Meeting Schedule
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting

The Modesto Planning Commission approved a vesting tentative parcel map dividing 45.48 acres into two parcels plus a lot for a new street alignment at the northwest corner of Litt Road and Sylvan Avenue. It also approved a general plan conformity determination for the sale of property at 524 Kansas Avenue by the Stanislaus County Office of Education, and adopted the 2022 meeting schedule for the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment, and Land Use Committee. All votes were unanimous among present commissioners, with two commissioners absent.

• Approved Resolution 2021-19 for vesting tentative parcel map TPM-21-004 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-20 for general plan conformity at 524 Kansas Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 PC/BZA/LPC meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused Commissioners Morad and Birring from meeting (unanimous)

Landmark Preservation Commission

This is the regular meeting of the Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only standard administrative items: meeting logistics, ADA accessibility notices, and the next meeting date. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Next meeting scheduled for November 15, 2021, at 1:00 pm at 1010 10th Street, Room 3001
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library Reference Room, 1500 I Street, Modesto
• ADA accommodation contact: Landmark Preservation Commission Secretary, (209) 577-5267

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

The Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee is reviewing funding requests and receiving presentations on homelessness. The body will decide whether to forward specific financial approvals to the City Council.

• Partial loan forgiveness of $39,599 for Fresno Community Development Financial Institution (Access Plus Capital)
• CDBG-CV Public Service Grant up to $110,000 ($100,000 plus $10,000 delivery costs) to Bay Valley Foundation, Inc. for IT training
• Presentation on Homeless Outreach
• Presentation on Project Homekey

The committee approved a $100,000 CARES Act CDBG Public Service Grant plus $10,000 in delivery costs to Bay Valley Foundation for an IT training program, forwarding it to Council. It also required Fresno CDFI to exhaust collection efforts before requesting partial loan forgiveness of $39,599, and approved the September 9 meeting minutes. The next meeting was moved from November 11 to November 18, 2021.

• Approved $100,000 CDBG-CV grant plus $10,000 delivery costs to Bay Valley Foundation for IT training (9-0)
• Required Fresno CDFI to complete collection efforts before requesting partial loan forgiveness of $39,599 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 meeting (3-0; 4 abstentions)
• Moved next meeting from Nov 11 to Nov 18, 2021

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Tuolumne River Regional Park JPA Commission will consider approving a temporary vehicle closure of Legion Park Drive to address homeless camping and illegal dumping, and a $750,000 ARPA spending plan for park improvements. They will also review the FY 2020/21 budget and use of carryover funds to cover a revenue shortfall. The meeting includes project updates and committee reports.

• Temporary vehicle closure of Legion Park Drive from Tioga Drive to South Santa Cruz Avenue, Oct 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2022
• ARPA funding plan: $175,000 for Master Plan update, $105,000 for vegetation management, $120,000 for security cameras, $350,000 for Legion Hall parking lot
• FY 2020/21 budget: revenues short by $15,109.68, use of $18,748.39 carryover fund balance
• Project updates: Legion Hall roof/kitchen replacement, River Pavilion design 70% complete, Neece Drive boat launch permits pending
• Disc golf course proposed for Legion Park area, target construction spring 2022

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee is meeting to review funding requests for residential property repairs. The body will consider approving specific grant and loan amounts for two homeowners.

• Proposed $8,546.00 grant and $34,182.00 loan for 2016 Vista Drive
• Proposed $4,290.00 grant and $17,158.00 loan for 3033 New Salem Ave
• Approval of August 5, 2021 meeting minutes

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee approved two homeowner rehabilitation funding packages. Peter Russo received an $8,546 grant and a $34,182 loan for 2016 Vista Drive. Carlos and Maria Plascencia received a corrected $4,805 grant and a $19,219 loan for 3033 New Salem Ave. The committee also approved the August 5, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of August 5, 2021 meeting (5-0, Mary Ramirez abstained)
• Approved $8,546 grant and $34,182 loan for Peter Russo at 2016 Vista Drive (6-0)
• Approved corrected $4,805 grant and $19,219 loan for Carlos and Maria Plascencia at 3033 New Salem Ave (6-0)

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including updates on the city flag redesign and Mellis Family memorial plaque wording, and a public art proposal for the Primrose Parklet. The commission will also review membership and attendance.

• Public Art Proposal: Primrose Parklet
• Creation of Updated City of Modesto Flag
• Verification of Mellis Family Memorial Plaque Wording
• Membership and Attendance Review

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission meeting on October 4, 2021. It contains only administrative details such as meeting location, ADA accommodations, and public participation instructions. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

• No action items listed on the agenda

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss ways to publicize the City's blight abatement efforts, develop a slogan, and improve collection rates on blight-related fines. They will also hear about the Love Modesto Project on October 9, 2021, and receive a Clean California Grant update. The agenda includes public comment and consent items, but no major decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion on Blight Abatement Campaign (20 min)
• Love Modesto Project - October 9, 2021 (10 min)
• Strategies for improving collection rates on blight related fines (10 min)
• Clean California Grant Update

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the 8/5/21 meeting. Members agreed to participate in the Love Modesto litter pickup on October 9, 2021, joining an existing project along the Tuolumne River. No formal action was taken on the blight abatement campaign or strategies for improving blight fine collection rates; both will be revisited. The next meeting was set for October 28, 2021.

• Approved minutes of 8/5/21 meeting
• Agreed to participate in Love Modesto litter pickup on 10/9/21
• Set next meeting for October 28, 2021

Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee is reviewing a $750,000 ARPA spending plan for park improvements. The committee is also considering a temporary vehicle closure on Legion Park Drive to address illegal camping and dumping.

• Proposed $750,000 ARPA funding plan including $350,000 for American Legion Hall parking lot replacement
• Temporary vehicle closure of Legion Park Drive from Tioga Drive to South Santa Cruz Avenue
• Proposed $120,000 allocation for park security cameras
• Proposed $105,000 allocation for vegetation management on Legion Park Drive
• Approval of prior year carryover funds to cover a $15,109.68 budget shortfall

The committee approved a plan to temporarily close the American Legion Park area to vehicles for the winter, including security cameras and other improvements, and forwarded it to the JPA Commission. It also approved allocating $750,000 in ARPA funds for four priority projects: master plan, vegetation management, security cameras, and parking lot improvements. The FY 2020/21 budget update and carryover funds use were approved and forwarded to JPA. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Legion Park temporary vehicle closure plan, forwarded to JPA (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 ARPA allocation for TRRP projects (4-1, Bishop no)
• Approved FY 2020/21 budget update and carryover funds use, forwarded to JPA (5-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a revised variance request for a 7-foot fence at 3108 Rush Court. The applicant originally sought to keep the fence encroaching 7 feet 6 inches into the street side setback, but after staff recommended denial, the request was revised to a 2-foot-4-inch encroachment. Staff now recommends approval. The board will also consider approving the August 26, 2021, minutes.

• Public hearing on VAR-21-002: variance for 7-foot fence encroaching 2 feet 4 inches into street side setback at 3108 Rush Court
• Staff recommends approval of the revised variance
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2021, meeting
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and phone; public comments accepted

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a variance allowing a seven-foot-high fence within the required setback at 3108 Rush Court, submitted by Krishneel Chand. The motion carried unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the August 26, 2021, meeting, with one abstention.

• Approved variance for 7-foot fence at 3108 Rush Court (unanimous)
• Approved August 26, 2021 minutes (majority; Blom abstained)

Forward Together Work Group

The Forward Together Work Group is meeting to appoint four at-large committee members. The group will also discuss rules of order and future agenda topics regarding Areas of Focus.

• Appointment of four at-large committee members
• Discussion of group agreements and rules of order
• Discussion of future agenda topics for Forward Together Areas of Focus

Planning Commission

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission's September 20, 2021 meeting. It contains no substantive items for decision or discussion, only administrative details such as meeting logistics, ADA accommodations, and public participation instructions.

Landmark Preservation Commission

This is the regular meeting of the Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only standard administrative items such as meeting logistics, ADA accessibility notices, and the next meeting date; no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Next meeting scheduled for October 18, 2021, at 1:00 pm at 1010 10th Street, Room 3001

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for September 16, 2021, was canceled due to lack of items. The next meeting is set for October 21, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the same location.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of items
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in Second Floor Conference Room 2005 – Tenth Street Place

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

The Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee is meeting to consider approving amended bylaws for forwarding to the City Council, elect a vice chair, and receive reports from golf course operators BrightView and KemperSports, as well as updates on the Muni Golf Course, First Tee MOU, and Dryden Clubhouse Project. The agenda includes financial summaries for April through July 2021 and a golf fund budget review. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or major funding decisions.

• Consider approving amended Golf Courses Advisory Committee Bylaws and forwarding to Council
• Election of Vice Chair
• BrightView Report
• KemperSports Report (Business and Marketing)
• City Staff Report: Muni Golf Course Update, First Tee MOU, Dryden Clubhouse Project, Financial Summaries (April-July 2021)

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a final development plan for a new 90-unit senior independent living apartment complex at 1483 Mable Avenue, and a zoning code text amendment for mobile food facilities. The commission will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Final Development Plan for 90-unit two-story senior independent living apartments at 1483 Mable Avenue (FDP-21-001)
• Zoning Code Text Amendment for Mobile Food Facilities (CODE-20-001)
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2021 meeting

The Modesto Planning Commission approved a final development plan for a new two-story, 90-unit senior independent living complex at 1483 Mable Avenue, adopting Resolution No. 2021-17. The commission also approved Resolution No. 2021-18, recommending that the City Council amend zoning regulations regarding mobile food facilities. Both decisions were carried by majority vote, with one commissioner recused from the first item and one dissenting vote on the second.

• Approved FDP-21-001: 90-unit senior independent living complex at 1483 Mable Avenue (Resolution 2021-17, 5-0, Birring recused)
• Approved CODE-20-001: Zoning text amendment for mobile food facilities, recommending to City Council (Resolution 2021-18, 5-1, Pollard dissenting)

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

The Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee will consider approving the Program Year 2020-2021 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The meeting also includes presentations on homeless efforts and homeowner repair programs.

• Approval of Program Year 2020-2021 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Homeowner Repair Program Expansion Update presentation
• Homeless Efforts presentation
• Homeless Engagement and Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.) presentation
• Approval of August 12, 2021 meeting minutes

The agenda lists no final decisions; it is a meeting notice for September 9, 2021. The only action item is approving the August 12, 2021 meeting minutes (consent item). New business includes a proposed resolution to approve the Program Year 2020-2021 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) and authorize the City Manager to submit it to HUD, but this was only scheduled for consideration, not decided. Three presentations were also scheduled: Homeowner Repair Program Expansion, Homeless Efforts, and the Homeless Engagement and Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.).

• No decisions recorded in the agenda; the document is a meeting notice, not minutes of actions taken.
• Scheduled to consider approving the August 12, 2021 meeting minutes as a consent item.
• Scheduled to consider approving the Program Year 2020-2021 CAPER and authorizing City Manager to sign and submit documents to HUD, with forwarding to Council.
• Scheduled presentations on Homeowner Repair Program Expansion, Homeless Efforts, and H.E.A.R.T.

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, loan applications, or policy decisions are listed for discussion or action.

Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission

The Citizens' Transportation Sales Tax Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially allocate greater-than-anticipated revenues from Measure L for local streets, roads, and traffic management. They will also receive updates on Measure L funds collected and expended, a quarterly project report, and the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and commission reports.

• Allocating greater than anticipated Local Streets and Roads revenues
• Allocating greater than anticipated Traffic Management revenues
• Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program update
• Update on Measure L fund collected and expended to date
• Quarterly report of Measure L projects updated 7/1/2021

The Citizens' Transportation Sales Tax Commission approved the minutes of the 6/3/2021 meeting and accepted the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program update, recommending it be forwarded to the City Council with a $500K allocation for FY22. The commission also approved allocating greater-than-anticipated Local Streets and Roads and Traffic Management revenues as delineated by staff. All votes were 7-0, with members Aja and Keating absent.

• Approved minutes of 6/3/2021 meeting (7-0)
• Accepted Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program update, recommended forwarding to Council with $500K FY22 allocation (7-0)
• Allocated greater-than-anticipated Local Streets and Roads and Traffic Management revenues as delineated by staff (7-0)

Culture Commission

This September 1, 2021 meeting of the Modesto Culture Commission was cancelled. The agenda included only routine items such as approving prior minutes and subcommittee updates on a city flag redesign, a water feature removal, and a memorial plaque wording, but no actions were taken.

• Meeting cancelled
• Subcommittee updates on updated City of Modesto flag
• Subcommittee update on removal of water feature at Tenth Street Place
• Verification of Mellis Family Memorial Plaque wording

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request to allow a seven-foot wooden fence within the required setback. City staff recommends denying the variance, stating that the applicant could instead reduce the fence height or relocate it to meet code.

• Public Hearing: Variance VAR–21-002 for a 7-foot fence at 3108 Rush Court
• Approval of July 22, 2021, meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved the minutes from July 22, 2021, and excused two absent members. The only public hearing item, a variance request for a seven-foot fence at VAR-21-002, was continued to the September 23, 2021 meeting to allow staff to work with the applicant on an alternative fence relocation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Excused Board Members Blom and Rodriguez (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued VAR-21-002 fence variance to September 23, 2021 (majority)

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for July 19, 2021, was canceled because there were no items to consider. The next meeting is set for September 16, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the same location.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of items
• Next meeting scheduled for September 16, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in Second Floor Conference Room 2005 – Tenth Street Place

Forward Together Work Group

The Forward Together Work Group is meeting to establish its foundational operations. The group will discuss the appointment of four at-large committee members and set rules of order for the group.

• Appointment of four at-large committee members
• Establishment of group agreements and rules of order
• Determination of future agenda topics regarding Forward Together Areas of Focus

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission's regular meeting on August 16, 2021. No substantive items are listed; the agenda covers meeting logistics, public participation, and ADA accommodations.

• Meeting at 6:00 pm in Basement Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street
• Next meeting scheduled for September 13, 2021
• Agenda copies at Stanislaus Library and Planning Division office

Landmark Preservation Commission

This is the regular meeting of the Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only standard administrative items: meeting logistics, ADA accessibility notices, and the scheduled date for the next meeting. No specific preservation decisions, hearings, or project reviews are listed.

• Next meeting scheduled for September 20, 2021, at 1:00 pm, Room 3001, 1010 10th Street

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

The Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee is meeting to consider a software agreement for grant administration. The body will also receive presentations regarding homelessness and housing plans.

• Proposed agreement with Benevate, Inc. dba Neighborly Software not to exceed $138,000 over three years (including a $33,000 implementation fee and $35,000 annual fee)
• Presentation on the 2021 Stanislaus Regional Plan to Address Homelessness
• Presentation on the Modesto Housing Plan SB2 Specification No. 2021-22
• Approval of minutes from the April 29, 2021 meeting

The committee approved a three-year agreement with Benevate, Inc. dba Neighborly Software for up to $138,000 to manage HUD grants and project portfolios. It also approved the April 29, 2021 meeting minutes. Two presentations were given on homelessness and housing plans, with feedback to be passed to the Homeless Strategic Plan Workgroup.

• Approved minutes for April 29, 2021 meeting (8-0, Morad abstained)
• Approved $138,000 contract with Benevate, Inc. for HUD grant management (9-0)

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Commission is reviewing updates to rental facility fees following a Modesto City Council approved 10% increase. The meeting also includes updates on various park projects, including the Riverwalk and Legion Hall improvements.

• Discussion regarding a 10% increase for rental facilities effective July 1, 2021
• Update on $2.97 million Trails and Greenways Grant for TRRP Riverwalk – Gateway to Neece
• Update on $750,000 ARPA funding designated for Tuolumne River Economic Development Strategy
• Project update on Legion Hall improvements using insurance money from the Little Legion Hall Fire
• Review of FY 2020/2021 4th Quarter Budget Update and Revenue Report

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee will review several requests for property rehabilitation assistance. These items include individual grants, a loan with a policy exception, and the modification of existing loans into grants for mobile homes.

• $5,130 Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant and $20,518 Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan for 1013 Marin Ave
• $19,824 Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant for 186 Schooner Lane
• Modification of existing loans to grants for four mobile homes at 2621 Prescott Road (spaces #21, #158, #188, and #25)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee approved several homeowner rehabilitation grants and loans, including a $5,130 grant and $20,518 loan for Yolanda Rivera with a debt-to-income exception, a $19,824 grant for Ida Cremers, and conversion of existing loans to grants for four mobile homes. The committee also approved the minutes of the July 1, 2021 meeting. All actions were approved unanimously with no public comment or conflicts of interest.

• Approved minutes of July 1, 2021 meeting (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved $5,130 grant and $20,518 loan for Yolanda Rivera at 1013 Marin Ave with debt-to-income exception (7-0)
• Approved $19,824 grant for Ida Cremers at 186 Schooner Lane (7-0)
• Approved loan-to-grant modification for four mobile homes at 2621 Prescott Road spaces #21, #158, #188, #25 (7-0)

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee is meeting via Zoom to hear presentations from city departments on existing blight abatement efforts and to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no old business or specific action items listed.

• Presentations on blight abatement strategy from Public Works, Community and Economic Development, Police Department, and City Manager's Office
• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Public comment period via Zoom with three-minute speaking limit

The committee approved the June 9, 2021 minutes and elected Lynn Dickerson as chairperson and Maria Hernandez as vice chairperson. Members heard presentations from city staff on blight abatement efforts across departments, but took no action on those programs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of 6/9/21 (motion by Kelly, second by Munoz)
• Elected Lynn Dickerson as chairperson (motion by Mozaffari, second by Bridegroom)
• Elected Maria Hernandez as vice chairperson (motion by Munoz, second by Kelly)

Culture Commission

This meeting of the Modesto Culture Commission was cancelled. The agenda included subcommittee updates on creating an updated city flag, removing the water feature at Tenth Street Place, and verifying Mellis Family memorial plaque wording, but no action was taken.

• Creation of updated City of Modesto flag
• Removal of water feature in front of Tenth Street Place
• Verification of Mellis Family Memorial Plaque wording

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission meeting on August 2, 2021, but it contains only procedural information such as meeting location, ADA accommodations, and public participation instructions. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for the City of Modesto to relocate a Boys and Girls Club modular building to 920 Sunset Avenue, near Dryden Park Golf Course. The project would serve youth programs and include phased recreation facilities. The board will also approve minutes from the June 24, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing on CUP-21-008 for a Boys and Girls Club modular building at 920 Sunset Avenue
• Project includes phased recreation facilities: putting greens, playground, soccer field, basketball court, and fairways
• Approval of minutes from the June 24, 2021 regular meeting
• Meeting accessible in person, via livestream, Zoom, or phone
• Written public comments accepted at planning@modestogov.com

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for the City of Modesto to place a modular building for the Boys and Girls Club at 920 Sunset Avenue. The motion carried by a majority vote with four ayes and no noes; one member was absent. All other agenda items were procedural, including excusing an absent member and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Approved conditional use permit for Boys and Girls Club modular building at 920 Sunset Avenue (4-0, 1 absent)
• Excused Board Member Desai from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)

Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its March 17, 2021 meeting. Members discussed expanding the master plan for park access, trash concerns, and a future item on restricting vehicle access near Legion Park. They also discussed facility fee updates, park safety, and the need for an RV park, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved the March 17, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by West/Bishop, 5-0)
• Discussed expanding the TRRP Master Plan area for ingress/egress and horse access
• Requested a future item to discuss using gates to restrict vehicle access around Legion Park
• Discussed facility fee updates, park safety, and security cameras
• Discussed developing an RV park and converting part of Legion Park area

Forward Together Work Group

The Forward Together Committee is meeting to conduct member orientation. The group will review onboarding materials, the Brown Act, and the initiative's workplan.

• Review of Brown Act onboarding material
• Overview of the Forward Together initiative workplan
• Discussion of future meeting dates and agenda items

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a tentative parcel map to divide a 6.18-acre portion of the City Gate Shopping Center at 2900 Standiford Avenue into five parcels, and a rezone to Planned Development for property on Miller Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 12 meeting and hear oral communications.

• Tentative Parcel Map TPM-21-003: division of 6.18 acres of shopping center at 2900 Standiford Avenue into five parcels (0.6 to 1.85 acres each)
• Rezone PDZ-20-004: Planned Development P-D(612) for property on south side of Miller Avenue between Rosina and N. Conejo Avenues
• Public hearing for both items; no other business listed
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2021 meeting

The Modesto Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map for a 6.18-acre portion of a shopping center at 2900 Standiford Avenue, dividing it into five parcels (Resolution No. 2021-15). It also recommended to the City Council a rezone of approximately 0.80 acres along Miller Avenue from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Development P-D(612) (Resolution No. 2021-16). Both actions were carried by majority vote with Commissioner Smith absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-15, tentative parcel map for 2900 Standiford Avenue (Hawkins and Associates Engineering Inc.)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-16, recommending rezone of 0.80 acres on Miller Avenue to P-D(612) (Minhas)
• Excused Commissioner Smith from the meeting
• Approved minutes of the July 12, 2021 regular meeting

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission is holding its regular meeting on July 19, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—meeting logistics, ADA notices, and posting information—with no substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings listed.

• Next meeting scheduled for August 16, 2021, at 1:00 pm at 1010 10th Street, Room 3001
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library Reference Room, 1500 I Street, and Planning Division office, 1010 Tenth Street
• ADA accessibility contact: Landmark Preservation Commission Secretary (209) 577-5267

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for July 15, 2021, was canceled because there were no items to consider. The next regular meeting is set for August 19, 2021, at the same location and time.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of items
• Next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in Second Floor Conference Room 2005, Tenth Street Place

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a continued omnibus zoning code text amendment (CODE-20-001) that proposes changes to food trucks, professional office uses, residential densities, ADU sizes, shopping center parking, fencing, and development schedules, with nightclub provisions deferred; and a request to rezone property at 1400 Coffee Road to Planned Development P-D(613) submitted by Harwinder Kaur. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 21 meeting.

• Omnibus zoning code amendment: allow food trucks in commercial zones, reduce minimum R-3 density, increase ADU size limit to 1,200 sq ft, exempt large shopping centers from parking analysis on tenant changes, require wrought-iron fencing on non-residential frontages
• Rezone 1400 Coffee Road to Planned Development P-D(613) (applicant: Harwinder Kaur)
• Nightclub regulations deferred for further outreach
• Approval of June 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The Modesto Planning Commission approved two resolutions recommending actions to the City Council. The first recommends amendments to multiple zoning code chapters, excluding sections related to mobile food facilities. The second recommends rezoning 0.825 acres at 1400 Coffee Road from Neighborhood Commercial to Planned Development, with a condition limiting carwash hours to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 2021-13 recommending zoning code text amendments (6-0, Smith absent)
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 recommending rezone of 0.825 acres at 1400 Coffee Road to P-D(613) (6-0, Smith absent)
• Excused Commissioner Smith from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2021 meeting (majority, Morad abstained)

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

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items, contracts, or proposals are listed for decision or discussion.

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission is meeting to discuss two old business items: creating an updated city flag through a public design contest, and removing the water feature at Tenth Street Plaza to make space for public gatherings. The commission will also consider approving minutes from a previous meeting. No new business is listed.

• Creation of updated City of Modesto flag via public design submissions
• Removal of water feature at Tenth Street Plaza and installation of flat brick
• Potential display of water feature top at 1010 10th Street or other city/county building
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2021 meeting

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee is reviewing several requests for financial assistance to address health and safety hazards in residential properties. These items include a combination of grants and loans for homeowners on Marin Ave and Schooner Lane.

• $5,130 Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant and $20,518 Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan for 1013 Marin Ave
• $19,600 Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant for 10 Schooner Lane

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee approved two homeowner rehabilitation grants and one loan, totaling $45,248. The committee also approved minutes from its December 3, 2020 and May 6, 2021 meetings. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with some abstentions on the minutes.

• Approved $5,130 grant and $20,518 loan for Yolanda Rivera at 1013 Marin Ave (7-0).
• Approved $19,600 grant for Donald and Nancy Robinson at 10 Schooner Lane (7-0).
• Approved December 3, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0, with two abstentions).
• Approved May 6, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0, with two abstentions).

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit for T-Mobile to convert an existing cellular tower at 529 Enslen Avenue into a non-camouflaged monopole with an open antenna array; a conditional use permit for a childcare center at an existing church at 3000 Prescott Road; and a variance for height to allow a new 75-foot camouflaged mono-pine cellular tower on Neece Drive east of Rouse Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting and hear oral communications.

• CUP-21-006: T-Mobile West seeks permit to convert existing unipole cellular tower to non-camouflaged monopole with open antenna array at 529 Enslen Avenue
• CUP-21-007: Proposed childcare center at existing church facility at 3000 Prescott Road
• VAR-21-001: Variance for height for new 75-ft camouflaged mono-pine cellular tower on Neece Drive east of Rouse Avenue
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning Adjustment unanimously approved all three public hearing items. It granted a conditional use permit to T-Mobile West to convert an existing cellular unipole to a non-camouflaged monopole at 529 Enslen Avenue. It also approved a conditional use permit for a new childcare center at 3000 Prescott Road, and a variance for a 75-foot camouflaged mono-pine cellular tower on Neece Drive east of Rouse Avenue. The board also approved the minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-05 granting a conditional use permit to T-Mobile West for a non-camouflaged monopole at 529 Enslen Avenue.
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-06 granting a conditional use permit to Elisha Hawkins and Lisa Stuck for a childcare center at 3000 Prescott Road.
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-07 granting a variance to Vertical Bridge for a 75-foot camouflaged mono-pine cellular tower on Neece Drive east of Rouse Avenue.
• Approved the minutes of the April 22, 2021 regular meeting.

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a specific plan amendment to change 3.5 acres in the Kiernan Business Park from Business Park to Mixed Use, an omnibus zoning code text amendment, and a continuation of a planned development and subdivision map request. The meeting will be held with limited in-person capacity and virtual participation options.

• SPA-21-001: Amend Kiernan Business Park Specific Plan, 3.5 acres from Business Park to Mixed Use at northeast corner of Dale Road and Bangs Avenue
• CODE-20-001: Omnibus Zoning Code Text Amendment (City of Modesto)
• PDA-21-001/TSM-21-001/TSM-21-002: Amendment to Planned Development Zone P-D(607), Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Tesoro Homes and Wells Avenue Subdivision (continued from June 7 meeting)
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2021 meeting

The Modesto Planning Commission approved three resolutions allowing 112 detached dwellings in two subdivisions (Tesoro Homes and Calandev, LLC) and recommended to the City Council a specific plan amendment changing 3.5 acres in the Kiernan Business Park from Business Park to Mixed Use. The omnibus zoning code text amendment was continued to the July 12 meeting after a motion to approve it was withdrawn. All votes were unanimous among the five commissioners present, with two commissioners excused.

• Approved Resolution 2021-09 amending P-D(607) to allow 112 detached dwellings in two subdivisions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 approving the vesting tentative subdivision map of Tesoro Homes, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11 approving the vesting tentative subdivision map of Calandev, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-12 recommending City Council approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 11 to change 3.5 acres from Business Park to Mixed Use (5-0)
• Withdrew motion to approve omnibus zoning code text amendment (CODE-20-001)
• Continued omnibus zoning code text amendment to July 12, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Landmark Preservation Commission

This is a routine meeting of the Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only standard administrative information (meeting time, location, ADA notice) and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

• No specific agenda items listed

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

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items, proposals, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission will consider approving the FY 2021/22 operating budget of $482,800, contingent on member agency budget adoptions. They will also hear a presentation on a proposed disc golf course and discuss appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee. The agenda includes project updates and reports from partner organizations.

• Consider approving FY 2021/22 operating budget of $482,800
• Disc Golf Course Proposal at TRRP (presentation)
• TRRP Citizens Advisory Committee – County Appointments
• 7th Street Bridge Project – Written Correspondence
• TRRP Project Update (includes $2.97M Trails and Greenways Grant for Riverwalk Gateway to Neece)

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee is holding its organizational meeting to discuss decorum, bylaws, and future agenda items, including an overview of the blight abatement strategy and existing city programs. They will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, discuss a program slogan, and establish meeting frequency. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Discuss committee decorum, rules of order, bylaws
• Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Discuss program slogan
• Establish meeting frequency
• Overview of Blight Abatement Strategy and Existing City Programs

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee held its first meeting, where members introduced themselves and discussed bylaws, decorum, and future agenda items. They agreed to meet monthly for at least the first four months, with the next meeting schedule to be set by email. No formal decisions were made, and the election of a chairperson and vice chairperson was deferred to the next meeting.

• Agreed to hold monthly meetings for at least the first four months
• Deferred election of chairperson and vice chairperson to the next meeting
• Requested members review the Blight Abatement Strategy before the next meeting
• Requested members come prepared with ideas for a program slogan
• No consent items were presented
• No old business was discussed
• No public comments were made

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to continue the Tesoro Homes/Wells Avenue subdivision proposal to June 21, and a proposal to merge three parcels totaling 45 acres at 1200 Graphics Way into one parcel. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear public comments.

• Public hearing on PDA-21-001/TSM-21-001/TSM-21-002: Amendment to Planned Development Zone P-D(607) and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Maps for Tesoro Homes and Wells Avenue Subdivision; applicant requests continuation to June 21
• Public hearing on TPM-21-002: Tentative Parcel Map to merge three parcels (APNs 029-013-012, -013, 029-014-010) totaling 45 gross acres at 1200 Graphics Way, submitted by Redefined Horizons; staff recommends approval
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2021 and May 17, 2021 meetings

The Modesto Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map to merge three parcels totaling 45 gross acres at 1200 Graphics Way, submitted by Redefined Horizons, via Resolution No. 2021-08. The commission also continued a planned development amendment and subdivision maps for Tesoro Homes and Wells Avenue Subdivision to the June 21 meeting. Commissioner Silva was excused, and the minutes from prior meetings were approved.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-08 for tentative parcel map at 1200 Graphics Way (6-0, Silva absent)
• Continued PDA-21-001/TSM-21-001/TSM-21-002 to June 21 meeting (6-0, Silva absent)
• Excused Commissioner Silva from meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021 and special minutes of May 17, 2021 (unanimous)

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee is holding a virtual meeting due to COVID-19, with no substantive items listed. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call, conflict of interest declarations, public comment, consent items, old business, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Meeting conducted virtually per Governor's Executive Order N-29-20
• Public comment period with limited response options
• Consent items to be approved at one time unless withdrawn
• Matters too late for agenda require emergency or 2/3 vote

Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission

The Citizens' Transportation Sales Tax Commission is meeting to review the status of Measure L funds, including an audit of FY19/20 and a quarterly project report. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and old business items, with no new business listed.

• Update on Measure L fund collected and expended to date
• Results of FY19/20 Measure L audit
• Quarterly report of Measure L projects updated 4/1/2021
• Approval of minutes from 3/4/2021 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the 3/4/2021 meeting with a 7-0 vote. Member Mark Freitas announced his resignation, and the chair discussed plans for an anonymous poll on member interests. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of 3/4/2021 meeting (7-0)

Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed disc golf course at the park, review project updates, and consider budget matters. The agenda includes a third-quarter budget update for fiscal year 2020/21 and reports from the Tuolumne River Trust and other groups. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Disc Golf Course Proposal at TRRP (new business)
• TRRP Project Update (old business)
• Budget Discussion (old business)
• 3rd Quarter Budget Update for FY 2020/21 (report)
• Tuolumne River Trust Report (report)

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission will meet via teleconference on June 2, 2021. The main items are old business: creating an updated city flag through a public design contest and removing the water feature at Tenth Street Plaza to allow for more flexible public use. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the February 3, 2021 meeting. No new business is listed.

• Proposal to create an updated City of Modesto flag via public submissions, with design limits (3 colors max, no words, original) and no monetary compensation
• Proposal to remove the Tenth Street Plaza water feature and install flat brick for public gatherings, with the top piece displayed in a city/county building
• Removal proposal cites expensive maintenance, safety hazard for children, and impediment to plaza use; historical dissent from 2002 Design Committee noted
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2021 meeting
• Public comment available via Zoom or phone

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment is meeting on May 27, 2021, but the agenda contains only standard procedural information such as meeting location, next meeting date, and public notice details. No specific zoning cases, hearings, or decisions are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for May 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in Basement Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street
• Next meeting set for June 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
• Agenda posted under Government Code Section 54954.2
• ADA accessibility contact provided: (209) 577-5267

Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss updates on various Tuolumne River Regional Park projects and review the 3rd Quarter Budget Update for FY 2020/21. The meeting includes reports from the Tuolumne River Trust and the Hispanic Youth Leadership Council.

• Review of $2.97 million Trails and Greenways Grant for Gateway to Neece
• Update on $175,000 budget for TRRP Master Plan
• Status of Neece Drive Boat Launch and River Overlook projects
• Report on 3rd Quarter Budget Update for FY 2020/21
• Update on Legion Hall roof and kitchen ceiling replacement

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

The Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee will consider approving amended bylaws and forwarding them to the City Council. The agenda also includes reports from BrightView, KemperSports, First Tee, and city staff on the Muni Golf Course update, Dryden Clubhouse project, and financial summaries.

• Consider approving amended Golf Courses Advisory Committee Bylaws and forwarding to Council
• BrightView Report on course maintenance
• KemperSports Report on business and marketing
• First Tee Report
• City Staff Report: Muni Golf Course Update, Dryden Clubhouse Project, Financial Reports

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission and Finance Committee will consider a resolution finding that the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) conforms to the Modesto Urban Area General Plan. The Finance Committee will also recommend the CIP budget to the City Council for approval. The CIP includes 243 projects, with 22 new projects adding $35.8 million to the budget.

• Adoption of resolution on CIP conformance with General Plan
• Finance Committee recommendation of FY 2021-22 CIP budget to City Council
• 22 new projects totaling $35,855,419
• Funding sources include Capital Grants, Measure L, Water Fund, Sewer Operations Fund, and Golf Fund
• Public comment via Zoom, phone, or email

Landmark Preservation Commission

This is the agenda for the Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission meeting on May 17, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural information such as meeting logistics, ADA accommodations, and the next meeting date. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee is reviewing several homeowner rehabilitation requests. This includes an additional $50,000 loan request to complete health and safety repairs at 1541 W Orangeburg Avenue.

• $50,000 additional Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan for 1541 W Orangeburg Avenue
• $19,947.00 Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant for 2621 Prescott Road #258
• Election of Committee Chair
• Election of Vice-chair

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission is meeting via teleconference to consider approving minutes from February 3, 2021, and to discuss old business including the renaming of Mellis Park to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and a representative update from the Landmark Preservation Committee. New business includes a Poet Laureate introduction and discussion of proposed Culture Commission projects. The agenda also includes public comment periods and updates on cultural events.

• Renaming of Mellis Park to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Mellis Family Recognition
• Landmark Preservation Committee representative update
• Poet Laureate introduction
• Discussion of proposed Culture Commission projects
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2021 meeting

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Tuolumne River Regional Park JPA Commission will discuss the FY 2021/22 budget, including a requested increase, and consider conceptually approving the sale of about four acres at 1500 Robertson Road for affordable housing. They will also receive project updates and reports on the budget, Tuolumne River Trust, clean-ups, and the Hispanic Youth Leadership Council.

• Conceptual approval of selling ~4 acres at 1500 Robertson Road for affordable housing
• FY 2021/22 budget discussion, including a requested increase from the Citizens Advisory Committee
• 3rd Quarter Budget Update for FY 2020/21
• TRRP Project Update (e.g., River Overlook, Neece Drive Boat Launch, Riverwalk projects)
• Reports from Tuolumne River Trust, 9-2-99 Clean-Ups, and Hispanic Youth Leadership Council

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission meeting on May 3, 2021. It contains only administrative details such as meeting location, ADA accommodations, and public comment procedures, with no specific projects, decisions, or discussions listed.

• Meeting scheduled for May 3, 2021, at 6:00 pm in Basement Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street
• Next meeting set for May 17, 2021, at 6:00 pm
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library Reference Room, 1500 I Street, and Planning Division office

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

The Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee is meeting to consider approving the Draft Program Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for forwarding to the City Council. The committee will also receive a presentation regarding homeowner rehabilitation programs.

• Approval of Draft Program Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
• Presentation on Iowa’s Front Porch Program
• Presentation on City of Modesto Homeowner Rehabilitation Program Expansion
• Approval of March 11, 2021 meeting minutes

The committee approved the City of Modesto Draft Program Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and forwarded it to the City Council for approval. The vote was 7-0. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 11, 2021 meeting, with four members voting in favor and three abstaining. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the Draft Program Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and forwarded to Council (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 11, 2021 meeting (4-0, 3 abstentions)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one for a child daycare center at 3337 Coffee Road and another to convert a cellular tower at 2307 Oakdale Road. The board will also approve minutes from the March 25 meeting and hear oral communications. The agenda includes standard procedural items.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 100-child daycare center at 3337 Coffee Road (CUP-21-004)
• Conditional Use Permit to convert a unipole cellular tower to a non-camouflaged monopole at 2307 Oakdale Road (CUP-21-005)
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2021 meeting
• Public comment via Zoom, phone, or in person with limited capacity

The Board of Zoning Adjustment unanimously approved two conditional use permits: one for a 100-child daycare center at 3337 Coffee Road and another to convert a cellular tower at 2307 Oakdale Road. Both approvals were granted via resolutions, with no public comments or other business discussed.

• Approved CUP-21-004 for Treehouse Daycare at 3337 Coffee Road (unanimous)
• Approved CUP-21-005 for Motive Infrastructure Solutions at 2307 Oakdale Road (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to amend Planned Development Zone P-D(607) and approve two vesting tentative subdivision maps (Tesoro Homes and Wells Avenue Subdivision) to allow 112 residences southwest of Pelandale and McHenry Avenues. The commission will also consider two time extensions for filing parcel/final maps. The meeting will be held in a limited-capacity format with virtual participation options due to COVID-19.

• Amendment to Planned Development Zone P-D(607) to increase residences from 111 to 112 and set development standards
• Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Tesoro Homes (5.39 acres, 36 houses)
• Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Wells Avenue Subdivision (17.84 acres, 76 single-family residences)
• 24-month time extension to file a parcel map (TPM-21-001, BP Pearla LP)
• Two-year time extension to file a final map for Woodglen subdivision (TSM-21-003, Fitzpatrick Land Company)

The Modesto Planning Commission approved two time extensions for filing subdivision maps: a 24-month extension for BP Pearla LP at 2706 Kiernan Avenue and a two-year extension for the Woodglen subdivision by Fitzpatrick Land Company. The commission also continued the Tesoro Homes planned development and vesting tentative map item to the June 7 meeting. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-05 granting 24-month extension for parcel map at 2706 Kiernan Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-06 granting two-year extension for final map of Woodglen subdivision (unanimous)
• Continued PDA-21-001/TSM-21-001/TSM-21-002 (Tesoro Homes/Wells Avenue) to June 7 meeting (unanimous)

Landmark Preservation Commission

This is the agenda for the regular meeting of the Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission on April 19, 2021. The agenda contains only standard procedural information—meeting time, location, and accessibility notices—with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

• No specific agenda items listed

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for April 15, 2021, was cancelled due to COVID-19. The next meeting is set for May 20, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room 2005 at Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto. No business items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19
• Next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto

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

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items, proposals, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Charter Review Committee

The Modesto Charter Review Committee is meeting via teleconference to continue its review of the City Charter, including discussion of proposed revisions and additions for the November 2022 election. The agenda includes reviewing updated memos, comparing charter sections against model legislation, and considering changes to specific sections. The meeting is not physically open to the public due to COVID-19, with participation available via Zoom or phone.

• Review City Auditor Section 902.1 and Audit Committee Sections 902 and 902.1 against ALGA model legislation
• Review staff language revisions for Section 600—Term of Office
• Review changes to Charter Sections 1111 and 1205
• Discussion regarding Section 1500 – Board of Education
• Continued review of City Manager’s Office updated Memo dated March 10, 2021

The Modesto Charter Review Committee approved several charter section changes, including final language for audit-related sections and a term-of-office change, and directed staff to prepare a final report with recommendations for the November 2022 election. The committee also voted to make no changes to the Hearing Officer section and took no action on the Board of Education section. The minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from March 17, 2021 meeting (9-0)
• Approved final language for Sections 902.1, 902.2, 902.3 and directed staff to recommend a municipal code provision on audit access for third-party contracts (9-0)
• Directed staff to reverse proposed changes to Section 1205 – Hearing Officer, making no changes (9-0)
• Approved changes to Section 600 – Term of Office (8-1)
• Approved changes to Section 1110 from April 1, 2021 memo (9-0)
• Directed staff to prepare final report with recommendations to City Council (9-0)
• Took no action on Section 1500 – Board of Education

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission is meeting via teleconference to consider approving minutes from February 3, 2021, and to discuss old business including the renaming of Mellis Park to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and a Landmark Preservation Committee update. New business includes a discussion on proposed Culture Commission projects. The agenda is largely procedural with no written communications or public hearings listed.

• Renaming of Mellis Park to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Mellis Family Recognition
• Landmark Preservation Committee representative update
• Discussion on proposed Culture Commission projects
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2021 meeting

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve a vesting tentative parcel map that would divide two existing parcels at 1800 Prescott Road (totaling about 9.66 acres) into three parcels. The map is intended to resize parcels for existing businesses, including McDonald's and Taco Bell. The item was continued from the March 15 meeting to allow for revised conditions of approval.

• Vesting tentative parcel map to divide 1800 Prescott Road into three parcels (0.89, 0.67, and 8.10 acres)
• Applicant: Kimley Horn and Associates; Owner: Excel Realty Partners
• Project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15315
• Conditions include separate water and sewer service for each parcel
• Public hearing for TPM-20-005

The Modesto Planning Commission unanimously approved a vesting tentative parcel map to divide two existing parcels at 1800 Prescott Road into three parcels, submitted by Kimley Horn and Associates. The commission also approved the March 15, 2021 meeting minutes with two abstentions and excused Commissioner Morad from that meeting. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-04 for vesting tentative parcel map at 1800 Prescott Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2021 meeting (majority; Morad and Vohra abstained)
• Excused Commissioner Morad from March 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific business items, loans, or projects for discussion or approval. The meeting was scheduled to be conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19 protocols.

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a new freestanding electronic message board sign at 4040 Tully Road, submitted by United Sign Systems on behalf of Big Valley Grace Community Church. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19, with public comment via Zoom or phone. The board will also approve minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-21-001 for a 20-foot, three-sided electronic message board sign at 4040 Tully Road
• Sign would be located at the southeast corner of Tully Road and Pelandale Avenue
• Electronic message board component would be 54 square feet per face (75% of sign area)
• Project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15311(a)
• Meeting conducted virtually per Governor's Executive Order N-29-20

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for a new freestanding electronic message board sign at 4040 Tully Road, on behalf of Big Valley Grace Community Church. The motion carried with a majority vote, with Board Member Yare voting no. The board also approved the minutes of the February 25, 2021 meeting, with noted corrections.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-02 granting a conditional use permit to United Sign Systems for a new freestanding electronic message board sign at 4040 Tully Road (vote: 6 ayes, 1 no).
• Approved the minutes of the February 25, 2021 meeting, with corrections including Yare's no vote on a prior permit and Roddick's clarification of Rodriguez's role as Vice Chair.

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for March 18, 2021, was cancelled due to COVID-19. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room 2005 at Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19
• Next meeting scheduled for April 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss park budget and homelessness. The body will consider approving a land sale for affordable housing and a temporary road request for the American Graffiti Festival.

• Proposed sale of approximately four acres at 1500 Robertson Road for affordable housing
• Request from North Modesto Kiwanis Club for a temporary road to the Dryden Golf Course Driving Range
• FY 2021/22 Budget Discussion
• Discussion regarding homelessness
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

The committee recommended approval of the sale of approximately four acres at 1500 Robertson Road for affordable housing, forwarding it to the TRRP JPA Commission. It also recommended adding budget increase items to the FY 2021/22 budget request and elected new officers. A request for a temporary road for the American Graffiti Festival was not considered.

• Recommended sale of 4 acres at 1500 Robertson Road for affordable housing (5-0)
• Recommended adding TRRP Budget Increase Proposal items to FY 2021/22 budget request (5-0)
• Elected Chris Guptill as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Luis Jimenez as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2021 meeting (3-0)

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

The Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee is meeting via teleconference to elect a 2021 Chair and Vice Chair, consider removing member Pam Giusto, and discuss updates to its bylaws, including committee composition and administrative changes. The agenda also includes reports from BrightView, KemperSports, First Tee, and city staff on golf course operations, the Dryden Clubhouse project, and golf fees.

• Election of 2021 Chair and Vice Chair
• Consider removing Pam Giusto from the committee
• Discussion of bylaws update on committee composition and administrative changes
• Dryden Clubhouse Project update
• Golf fees discussion

Charter Review Committee

The Modesto Charter Review Committee will meet via teleconference to approve prior meeting minutes and continue reviewing the City Manager's Office draft memo on proposed charter changes, including any additions or revisions requested by the committee. The committee is also continuing its discussion of the City Charter for potential changes to be placed on the November 2022 election ballot.

• Approve minutes from March 3, 2021 meeting
• Continued review of City Manager's Office Draft Memo dated February 5, 2021
• Discussion of further charter changes/revisions for November 2022 election

The Modesto Charter Review Committee approved several revisions to the City Charter, including changes to Section 300 on regular municipal elections, Section 902.1 on City Auditor qualifications, and various other sections. The committee also directed staff to return with further revisions on several sections. All votes were recorded with specific tallies, and no public comments were made.

• Approved minutes from March 3, 2021 meeting (9-0)
• Approved changes to Section 300 (Regular Municipal Elections) (8-1, Keating no)
• Approved keeping Council District elections the same (7-1, Keating no; Byrd abstain)
• Approved revised qualification language for City Auditor Section 902.1 (9-0)
• Directed staff to return with red-line suggestions for City Auditor Section 902.1 (9-0)
• Approved merging Sections 1108 and 1109 (9-0)
• Approved revisions to Section 1100 (Culture Commission) (9-0)
• Approved revisions to Section 1313 (Purchase of Supplies and Equipment) (9-0)

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a vesting tentative parcel map to divide two parcels at 1800 Prescott Road, totaling about 9.66 acres, into three parcels. The split would separate the McDonald's and Taco Bell outparcels from the main shopping center. Staff recommends approval, and the project is exempt from CEQA. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing on TPM-20-005: divide 1800 Prescott Road into 3 parcels (0.89, 0.67, 8.10 acres)
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2021 meeting
• Meeting conducted via Zoom and telephone; no physical public access
• Public comments accepted in writing to planning@modestogov.com
• No other business items listed

The Modesto Planning Commission met on March 15, 2021, and approved the minutes from the February 22 meeting. The only substantive item, a vesting tentative parcel map application for 1800 Prescott Road, was continued to the April 5 meeting by a majority vote. No other business was conducted.

• Approved minutes of February 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued TPM-20-005 for 1800 Prescott Road to April 5, 2021 (5-0)

Landmark Preservation Commission

This is the agenda for the Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission's March 15, 2021 meeting. The agenda contains only standard administrative information (meeting time, location, ADA notice) and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The next meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2021.

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

The Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss funding for a supportive housing project and fill committee vacancies. The body will consider a grant for property acquisition to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Proposed CDBG-CV3 grant of up to $450,000 plus $25,000 in delivery costs to STANCO for property at 835 California Avenue
• Nomination and election of a representative to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)
• Presentation on CDBG/ESG Public Service Notice of Funding Availability
• Selection of representatives for the Application Evaluation and Scoring Sub-Committee
• Approval of minutes for the March 11, 2020 meeting

The committee approved a $450,000 Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV3) grant plus $25,000 in delivery costs to Stanislaus County Affordable Housing Corporation (STANCO) for acquiring 835 California Avenue for Permanent Supportive Housing, and forwarded it to the City Council for approval. The committee also approved the February 11, 2021 meeting minutes, nominated Omar Silva as its representative to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee, and selected four members to serve on an application evaluation sub-committee. No public comments were made, and no conflicts of interest were declared.

• Approved minutes for the February 11, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Approved $450,000 CDBG-CV3 grant and $25,000 delivery costs to STANCO for property acquisition at 835 California Avenue (6-0), forwarding to Council.
• Nominated Omar Silva as CH&CDC representative to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (6-0).
• Selected Kenoyer, Scherer, Silva, and Hurst to serve on the CDBG/ESG Application Evaluation and Scoring Sub-Committee (6-0).

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission

The Citizens' Transportation Sales Tax Commission is meeting to discuss Measure L funds and projects, including an update on funds collected and expended, a quarterly project report, and proposed FY2021/22 projects. They will also consider allocating traffic management funds and reviewing commission terms and by-laws.

• Update on Measure L fund collected and expended to date
• Quarterly report of Measure L projects updated 1/1/2021
• Granger Pavement Rehabilitation Project Update
• ATP Cycle 5 – Encina Bike Path Update
• Proposed FY2021/22 projects

The commission approved the ATP Cycle 5 Encina Bike Path submission and the allocation of excess traffic management funds. A motion to deny $50,000 for a Traffic Calming project failed, and a separate vote on the same spending was approved. The commission also approved the December 3, 2020 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of the December 3, 2020 meeting (8/0).
• Approved ATP Cycle 5 Encina Bike Path submission (8/0).
• Denied motion to deny $50,000 for Traffic Calming project (motion failed).
• Approved separate vote on $50,000 for Traffic Calming project (7/1).
• Approved allocation of excess traffic management funds (8/0).

Charter Review Committee

The Modesto Charter Review Committee is meeting to review and discuss potential changes to the City Charter for the November 2022 election. They will also consider approving minutes from a prior meeting, appointing a replacement for a resigned member, and reviewing a draft memo from the City Manager's Office. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Approve minutes from February 10, 2021 meeting
• Appoint alternate member to replace Renaldo Rucker, who resigned February 1, 2021
• Review City Manager's Office Draft Memo dated February 5, 2021
• Discuss and review City Charter additions/changes/revisions for November 2022 election

The Charter Review Committee approved minutes from the prior meeting and appointed Monica Valencia to replace Renaldo Rucker, who resigned. It reviewed a draft memo, voting to remove language from Section 902.1(a) and retain language in Section 902.1(3)(d). The committee deferred decisions on election timing and City Auditor qualifications to the next meeting, requesting staff to return with specific language and cost information.

• Approved minutes from February 10, 2021 meeting (10-0)
• Appointed Monica Valencia to replace Renaldo Rucker (10-0)
• Eliminated language in Section 902.1(a) referencing Institute of Internal Auditors (10-0)
• Retained language in Section 902.1(3)(d) regarding elected officials (10-0)
• Deferred election timing discussion to March 17, 2021 meeting
• Requested staff to return with revised language for City Auditor qualifications
• Requested staff to return with language for Mayor's election and placement in Charter

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission is meeting via teleconference to consider approving the February 3, 2021 minutes, discuss old business including the renaming of Mellis Park to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, and hear updates on the social media account and the Landmark Preservation Committee. New business includes a discussion of proposed Culture Commission projects. The meeting is open for public comment via Zoom or phone.

• Renaming of Mellis Park to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Mellis Family Recognition
• Update on Culture Commission social media account
• Landmark Preservation Committee representative update
• Discussion of proposed Culture Commission projects
• Approval of February 3, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission meeting on March 1, 2021. It contains no specific items for decision or discussion, only standard meeting logistics, public participation instructions, and ADA accommodation notices. The next meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2021.

• No action items listed on the agenda
• Meeting location: Basement Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, CA
• Next meeting: March 15, 2021, 6:00 pm, same location
• Public comment sign-in available at meeting

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a 90-foot-tall freeway-oriented sign for a future shopping center on Zeff Road northwest of Pecos Avenue. The applicant, Modesto Holding Company, seeks the sign to enhance market viability, but no shopping center application has been submitted yet. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair for 2021 and approve minutes from a December 2020 meeting.

• Public hearing on CUP-21-002: 90-foot freeway-oriented sign for future shopping center on Zeff Road northwest of Pecos Avenue
• Sign would be up to 700 sq ft plus 100 sq ft for center name, with panels no larger than 150 sq ft
• Applicant: Modesto Holding Company, 2621 State Street, TX 75204
• Board to elect Chair and Vice Chair for 2021
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2020 special meeting

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for a 90-foot freeway-oriented sign for a future shopping center on Zeff Road northwest of Pecos Avenue, with a 5-1 vote. The board also elected Goriel as 2021 Chair and Rodriguez as Vice Chair, and approved the prior meeting's minutes.

• Approved CUP-21-002 for a 90-foot freeway-oriented sign on Zeff Road (5-1, Yare dissenting)
• Elected Goriel as 2021 BZA Chair (unanimous among present)
• Elected Rodriguez as 2021 BZA Vice Chair (unanimous among present)
• Approved minutes of December 15, 2020 special meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone approximately 0.80 acres at 1732 Miller Avenue from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Planned Development (P-D(612)). The applicant, Sandeep Minhas, proposes to build 16 two-story, two-bedroom attached manufactured dwelling units with 40 parking spaces. The Commission will vote on a resolution recommending the City Council approve the rezoning. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted via Zoom, phone, or email.

• Rezone of 0.80 acres at 1732 Miller Avenue from R-2 to Planned Development P-D(612)
• Proposed 16 two-story, two-bedroom attached manufactured dwelling units
• 40 parking spaces, including 14 compact and 2 ADA-accessible spaces
• Requirement to add a concrete slab for a bus stop bench on Miller Avenue
• Water line upgrade needed; construction expected summer 2021 to 2022

The Modesto Planning Commission held a brief meeting on February 22, 2021, approving the minutes from January 6, 2021. The only public hearing item, a rezoning request (PDZ-20-004) submitted by Sandeep Minhas, was continued to a future meeting without discussion. No other substantive decisions were made; the commission received an update on CH&CDC actions, including funding recommendations for a shelter and housing project, which were forwarded to the City Council.

• Approved minutes of January 6, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning PDZ-20-004 to future meeting (unanimous)

Landmark Preservation Commission

This agenda announces the next Landmark Preservation Commission meeting, set for March 15, 2021, at 1:00 pm. It provides administrative details on agenda availability, ADA accommodations, and meeting location. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed on this agenda.

• Next meeting: March 15, 2021, 1:00 pm, Room 3001, 1010 10th Street, Modesto
• Agenda copies at Stanislaus Library Reference Room, 1500 I Street, and Planning Division office
• ADA assistance contact: Landmark Preservation Commission Secretary, (209) 577-5267
• 48-hour notice required for accessibility arrangements
• Meeting posted under Government Code Section 54954.2

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for February 18, 2021, is cancelled due to COVID-19. The next meeting is set for March 18, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room 2005 at Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19
• Next meeting scheduled for March 18, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

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

The Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee is reviewing funding for emergency shelter operations and housing development. The body will discuss grants to address COVID-19 impacts and a loan for a multi-phase housing project.

• Proposed $1,400,000 loan plus up to $80,000 in delivery costs to EAH Housing Inc. for Archway Commons Phase II
• Proposed grant not to exceed $200,000 plus $10,000 in delivery costs to Salvation Army, Modesto Citadel for Berberian Emergency Shelter at 320 9th Street
• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with EAH Inc regarding Rapid-Rehousing units in Archway Commons Phase II
• Informational presentation on the Home Owner Repair Program
• Nomination and election of the CH&CDC Vice-Chair

The committee approved three items: minutes from the November 2020 meeting, a $200,000 Emergency Solutions Grant (plus $10,000 in delivery costs) to the Salvation Army for the Berberian Emergency Shelter, and a $1.4 million HOME loan (plus $80,000 in delivery costs) to EAH Housing for Archway Commons Phase II. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The committee also elected Julie Scherer as Vice Chair and received an informational presentation on the Homeowner Repair Program.

• Approved minutes for November 11, 2020 meeting (6-0)
• Approved $200,000 ESG-CV1 grant plus $10,000 delivery costs to Salvation Army for Berberian Emergency Shelter (6-0)
• Approved $1,400,000 HOME loan plus $80,000 delivery costs to EAH Housing for Archway Commons Phase II (6-0)
• Approved MOU with EAH Housing for Rapid-Rehousing units in Archway Commons Phase II (6-0)
• Elected Julie Scherer as Vice Chair (6-0)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Modesto Charter, including potential revisions and updates. The agenda includes welcoming newly elected officials, reviewing committee appointments and resignations, and discussing information collected so far on charter changes. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19 and is not physically open to the public.

• Welcome and introductions of newly elected Councilmembers Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chris Ricci, David Wright, and Mayor-Elect Sue Zwahlen
• Discussion and review of Committee Member appointments and resignations
• Discussion and review of City of Modesto Charter
• Discussion and review of information collected to date regarding Charter revisions/updates
• Discussion of additional meeting dates and times and other Charter matters

The Charter Review Committee met via teleconference and made no final decisions. Members discussed the status of their charter review work, which was paused in March 2020 due to COVID-19, and reviewed a draft memo from the City Manager's Office. They agreed to continue discussions at their next meeting on March 3, 2021, and directed the City Clerk to distribute relevant documents. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Scheduled next meeting for March 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom
• Directed City Clerk to send charter, master list, draft memo, and workshop materials to committee
• Agreed to discuss replacement of Committee Member Renaldo Rucker at next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (7-0)

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Tuolumne River Regional Park JPA Commission will meet via teleconference to consider a concept approval for the 7th Street Bridge Replacement Project's impact on TRRP land, elect a chair and vice-chair, and hear a financial audit report. The meeting also includes project updates and a mid-year budget update. This is a regular business meeting with several action items.

• Concept approval of 7th Street Bridge Replacement Project Impact Resolution to APN 102-016-003 parcel
• Chair and Vice-Chair election
• TRRP 2019-2020 Financial Audit Report presentation
• Mid Year Budget Update for FY 2020-2021
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2020 and December 2, 2020

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission will consider renaming the King-Kennedy Memorial Center to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, despite opposition from the center's board and the West Modesto Community Collaborative. They will also propose how to permanently recognize the Mellis family following Council approval of the Mellis Park name change. The meeting includes election of 2021 officers and a discussion on a social media lead.

• Consider renaming King-Kennedy Memorial Center to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center
• Determine best way to recognize Mellis family after Mellis Park renamed to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
• Election of 2021 Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on Culture Commission member taking social media lead
• Update on Culture Commission operating budget for FY 2021-2022

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on February 1, 2021, at 1010 Tenth Street. The agenda contains only standard administrative notices about meeting logistics, accessibility accommodations, and public participation procedures. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for February 1, 2021, at Basement Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street
• Next meeting set for February 22, 2021, at 6:00 pm
• ADA accommodations available with 48-hour notice via Planning Commission Secretary (209) 577-5267
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library and Planning Division office

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission meeting on January 25, 2021. The document contains only procedural information such as meeting location, ADA accommodations, and public comment instructions. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for January 25, 2021, at 1010 Tenth Street, Basement Chambers
• Next meeting set for February 1, 2021, at 6:00 pm
• Agenda available at Stanislaus Library and Planning Division office
• ADA accommodations available with 48-hour notice

Landmark Preservation Commission

This is the agenda for the Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission meeting on January 25, 2021, at 1010 10th Street, Room 3001. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate—meeting logistics, ADA accessibility notices, and the date of the next meeting (February 22, 2021). No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for January 25, 2021, at 1:00 pm, Room 3001, 1010 10th Street, Modesto
• Next meeting set for February 22, 2021, at 1:00 pm at the same location
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library Reference Room, 1500 I Street, and Planning Division office, 1010 Tenth Street

Disabled Access Appeals Board

This meeting of the Disabled Access Appeals Board is cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room 2005 at Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto. No business items are listed for this date.

• Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19
• Next meeting set for February 18, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on several park projects and a financial audit. The body will also discuss the impact resolution for the 7th Street Bridge Replacement Project.

• 7th Street Bridge Replacement Project Impact Resolution
• TRRP 2019-2020 Financial Audit Report Presentation
• Mid Year Budget Update for FY 2020-2021
• Updates on Riverwalk Trail- Gateway to Neece and Neece Drive Boat Launch
• Updates on Legion Hall Improvements and Learning Pavilion & Outdoor Classroom

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee recommended concept approval of the 7th Street Bridge Replacement Project Impact Resolution for the TRRP parcel and forwarded it to the Joint Powers Association. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 20, 2019 meeting and heard updates on park projects, the financial audit, and community reports.

• Recommended concept approval of 7th Street Bridge Replacement Project Impact Resolution (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 20, 2019 meeting (3-0, 1 abstention)

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee meeting on January 20, 2021, contains only page-number placeholders and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

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

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, proposals, or new business items are listed.

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, loans, or policy decisions are listed for action.

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a tentative parcel map that would divide 41.25 acres at the northeast corner of Carver Road and Pelandale Avenue into four parcels plus a remainder. The proposal, submitted by Fitzpatrick Land Development LLC, is intended to phase the development of the previously approved Woodglen subdivision. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair for 2021 and nominate representatives to other city bodies.

• Public hearing on TPM-20-004: tentative parcel map for 41.25 acres into four parcels plus one remainder
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2021
• Nomination of Planning Commission representative to CH&CDC
• Nomination of Planning Commission representative to BZA
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2020 meeting

The Modesto Planning Commission unanimously approved a tentative parcel map for 41.25 acres at the northeast corner of Carver Road and Pelandale Avenue, submitted by Fitzpatrick Land Development LLC. The commission also elected Roger Shanks as 2021 Chair and Amin Vohra as Vice Chair, and recommended Carmen Morad and Amin Vohra for appointments to city committees. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved tentative parcel map TPM-20-004 for 41.25 acres into four parcels plus remainder (unanimous)
• Elected Roger Shanks as 2021 Planning Commission Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Amin Vohra as 2021 Planning Commission Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended Carmen Morad for appointment to CH&CDC for 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended Amin Vohra for appointment to BZA for 2021 (unanimous)

Culture Commission

The Culture Commission will review a request to rename Mellis Park and the King-Kennedy Memorial Center to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Center, and make a recommendation to the City Council. They will also review three Poet Laureate applicants and recommend one for appointment. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Review request to rename Mellis Park and King-Kennedy Memorial Center to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Center; park sign change costs $10,000
• Review Poet Laureate applicants Dana Koster, Salvatore Salerno, and Lillian B. Vallee
• Discussion of online Culture Platform/Database
• Discussion of establishing a multi-year account and request of funds for FY 21-22
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2020 meeting

Planning Commission

This is a routine Planning Commission meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only administrative details such as meeting location, ADA accommodations, and public participation instructions. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

• No action items listed on the agenda