Modesto public meetings in 2023

Board of Building Appeals

The scheduled regular meeting for the Modesto Board of Building Appeals was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board will consider approving November meeting minutes, adopt a 2024 calendar of topics, and receive updates on the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCERT) and Axon's My90 community feedback tool. The board will also discuss changing its meeting date and time.

• Approve minutes from November 16, 2023 meeting
• Adopt Calendar of Topics 2024
• MCERT program overview and update
• Axon equipment and technology update
• Discussion on changing meeting date/time

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The December 21, 2023 regular meeting of the Disabled Access Appeals Board has been canceled because there are no items to consider. The next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2024.

Entertainment Commission

The Modesto Entertainment Commission is meeting but the agenda contains only procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and commissioner comments. No discussion items, new business, unfinished business, or staff reports are listed. The meeting is essentially a placeholder with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

Landmark Preservation Commission

The provided document contains only procedural information and accessibility notices. There are no specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions listed for this meeting.

Equity Commission

The Equity Commission will select a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 calendar year. The meeting includes brainstorming sessions regarding committee efforts for 2024 and data requests from Housing and Community Development.

• Selection of 2024 Equity Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of 2024 committee activities and efforts
• Brainstorming on data to be requested from Housing and Community Development

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on The Crossings, a proposed 527-lot single-family residential development by DR Horton Bay Inc. The project requires amendments to the General Plan and Village One Specific Plan, a Precise Plan, a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, and a Final Development Plan. The commission will also handle routine items like electing officers and approving the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Public hearing on The Crossings: 527 single-family lots, 5 landscape lots, 1 park lot, east of Claus Road and north of East Briggsmore Avenue
• General Plan amendment to change 140 acres from Business Park-Commercial-Residential to Village Residential
• Downgrade Claus Road and East Briggsmore Avenue from Expressway to four-lane Principal Arterial Street
• Amendment to allow neighborhood parks in increments of at least 3.5 acres instead of 7-acre minimum
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair, and Board of Zoning Adjustment representative

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Commission will consider recommending an additional $100,000 for the Neece Drive Boat Launch Project due to unforeseen construction conditions. They will also receive updates on various park projects, the first quarter budget, and reports from partner groups. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Recommend $100,000 additional funding for Neece Drive Boat Launch (Account #101071)
• Approve minutes from October 11, 2023 meeting
• Update on FY23-24 1st Quarter Operating Budget
• Report from Tuolumne River Trust
• Update on 9-2-99 Clean-Ups

Youth Commission

The Modesto Youth Commission is meeting to hear presentations from Mayor Sue Zwahlen and the Modesto Police Department, and to receive updates from its sub-committees. The agenda also includes approval of the November 8, 2023 meeting minutes and discussion of legal release forms. No votes on policy or funding are scheduled.

• Presentation by Mayor Sue Zwahlen
• Presentation by Modesto Police Department
• Approval of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of legal release forms
• Updates from five sub-committees (Outreach, Community Service, Social Media, DEI, Leadership)

Entertainment Commission

This meeting of the Modesto Entertainment Commission is entirely procedural, consisting only of roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. No discussion items, new business, unfinished business, or staff reports are listed for consideration.

• No discussion items listed
• No new business listed
• No unfinished business listed
• No staff report items listed
• No written communications or late matters

Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission

The Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission will consider allocating greater-than-anticipated Measure L revenue to three projects: $1,000,000 for Orangeburg Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Phase II, $370,000 for the Tully Road HAWK Signal Project, and $200,000 for the Carver Road Bike Path Project. The commission will also receive updates on Measure L funds collected and expended to date, a quarterly project report, and the 11th Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project.

• Orangeburg Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Phase II Project: allocate $1,000,000 (Local Streets and Roads)
• Tully Road HAWK Signal Project: allocate $370,000 (Traffic Management)
• Carver Road Bike Path Project: allocate $200,000 (Bike and Pedestrian)
• Update on Measure L fund collected and expended to date
• Quarterly report of Measure L projects updated 10/05/2023

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The December 7, 2023 meeting of the Modesto Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2024. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Culture Commission

The Culture Commission is reviewing several unfinished business items including requests for proposals for a city flag and a 150th anniversary mural. The commission will also discuss the Poet Laureate timeline during this meeting.

• Development of an RFP for the Modesto 150th Mural
• Development of an RFP for the Creation of an Updated City Flag
• Review of Priority List and Commissioner Commitment
• Project Proposal: Commissioner Bedford
• Poet Laureate Timeline

Planning Commission

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission meeting on December 4, 2023. It contains no specific items for decision or discussion, only standard meeting logistics, ADA accommodations, and public participation instructions. The next meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2023.

• No action items listed on agenda

Board of Building Appeals

The scheduled regular meeting for the Modesto Board of Building Appeals was canceled due to a lack of items on the agenda.

Landmark Preservation Commission

The provided agenda text contains only procedural information and ADA compliance notices. No specific business items, motions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly decide on planning-related items. The agenda includes standard procedural matters and public hearings. No specific high-impact items are detailed in the provided text.

• Public hearings on zoning and development proposals
• Discussion of planning commission business

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board is considering amendments to its bylaws to move monthly meetings to the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The proposal also includes relocating meetings from Room 2001 to the Council Chambers to provide more seating and better audio/visual technology.

• Proposed amendment to bylaws regarding meeting date, time, and location
• Approval of October 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Independent Auditor overview of the annual report process
• Presentation of the draft 2024 calendar of topics
• Discussion of policy goals: Use of Force, Improve Relations, and Reduce Youth Arrests

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will review updates regarding airfield maintenance projects, grant status, and hangar vacancies. The committee will also revisit discussions regarding trash bin cameras.

• Discussion of trash bin cameras
• Manager's update on grants
• Update on airfield maintenance projects
• Review of hangar vacancies
• Economic development update

Entertainment Commission

This meeting consists only of procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and commissioner comments. No discussion, new business, unfinished business, or staff report items are listed. The agenda is purely administrative.

• No discussion items listed
• No new business items listed
• No unfinished business items listed
• No staff report items listed
• No written communications or late matters

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

The Modesto Golf Course Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss an extension of the BrightView/Kemper agreement, a security subcommittee report on Dryden Golf Course, and reports from course operators. The agenda includes financial updates and the 2024 meeting calendar. The meeting is open to the public.

• BrightView/Kemper Agreement – Extension
• Subcommittee Report – Dryden Security
• Golf Fund Budget vs. Actual (FY 23/24)
• 2024 Meeting Calendar
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)

Youth Commission

The Modesto Youth Commission will meet to nominate and elect a chair and vice chair, discuss proposed bylaws revisions, and continue planning for the 23/24 projects and initiatives, including forming subcommittees. The meeting is open to the public at 1010 Tenth Street, Room 2005.

• Nomination and election of Youth Commission Chair
• Nomination and election of Youth Commission Vice Chair
• Proposed Bylaws Revisions & Updates
• 23/24 Projects & Initiatives: continued discussion and formation of sub-committees
• City staff updates on Chamber of Commerce Inspire Youth for Dreams Event, Downtown Parking Strategic Plan, Celebration of Lights Parade, and Legal Release Form

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to divide 10.9 acres at 2731 Bangs Avenue into ten parcels. The site, currently vacant, is planned for a restaurant, retail, and event center complex. The commission will also consider abandoning a portion of E. Glenn Ave. east of Reliance St. and adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element for 2023-2031.

• Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to divide 10.9 acres at 2731 Bangs Avenue into ten parcels (0.69 to 2.58 acres) for a restaurant/retail/event center complex
• Abandonment of E. Glenn Ave. east of Reliance St. submitted by G-3 Enterprises
• Amendment to the General Plan adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element 2023-2031

Entertainment Commission

The Modesto Entertainment Commission is meeting but the agenda contains only procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and commissioner comments. No discussion items, new business, unfinished business, or staff reports are listed.

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for December 7, 2023.

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission will review and develop requests for proposals (RFPs) for a 150th anniversary mural and an updated city flag, and will also discuss a public art application, the city bird nomination, and a project proposal from Commissioner Bedford. The meeting includes a consent item to approve the July 5, 2023 minutes and public comment.

• Development of RFP for Modesto 150th Mural (up to $20,000 project)
• Development of RFP for updated City Flag design contest
• Public Art Application - 333 Arts: The Saga Continues
• City Bird: Next Steps
• Project Proposal: Commissioner Bedford

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals meeting scheduled for October 26, 2023, is canceled as there are no agenda items to discuss.

Youth Commission

The Modesto Youth Commission is holding a regular meeting to review its bylaws, discuss meeting schedules and attendance, and plan initiatives and projects for the 2023-24 term. No consent items or unfinished business are on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.

• Bylaws review
• Discussion of meeting schedule, attendance, subcommittees, and the Brown Act
• Review of the 22/23 Youth Commission term
• Discussion of initiatives and projects for the 23/24 term
• Legal release form discussion

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board will consider establishing three subcommittees to review prioritized policy goals from the Forward Together report: use of force, community relations, and reducing youth arrests. The board will also hear presentations on police hiring and psychological evaluations, and discuss upcoming events and the 2024 calendar. Public comment is limited to in-person attendance.

• Establish subcommittees for Forward Together policy goals #8 (use of force), #1 (community relations), and #3 (youth arrests)
• Presentation on Police Department hiring and psychological evaluation process
• Discussion of NACOLE Conference attendance in November 2023
• Community event participation update
• Approve minutes from September 21, 2023 meeting

Entertainment Commission

The Modesto Entertainment Commission is holding a regular meeting on October 19, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment, with no discussion, new business, or unfinished business listed. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Landmark Preservation Commission

The provided document contains only procedural information and ADA compliance notices. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Equity Commission

The Commission will receive a continued presentation from Human Resources Director Dawn Kelley regarding internal workforce matters. Members will also brainstorm what data to request from the Housing and Community Development department.

• Workforce updates from HR Director Dawn Kelley
• Brainstorming session on Housing and Community Development data requests

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four city-initiated zoning amendments. The main items are creating two new mixed-use zones (MU-P and MU-H) to allow multi-family housing in commercial corridors, rezoning numerous properties to those zones, and updating rules for emergency shelters and low-barrier navigation centers. The commission will vote on a resolution recommending the city council adopt the changes.

• Creation of Mixed-Use Pedestrian Oriented (MU-P) zone for corridors like Oakdale Road and McHenry Road south of Briggsmore Avenue, allowing 22-45 dwelling units per acre
• Creation of Mixed-Use Highway Oriented (MU-H) zone for corridors like Sisk Road, Yosemite Boulevard, and McHenry Road north of Briggsmore Avenue, also allowing 22-45 dwelling units per acre
• Rezoning of approximately 20 specific zoning map sections from various zones to MU-P or MU-H
• Amendment to 38 Planned Development zones to allow multi-family residential development in addition to existing uses
• Amendment to Title 10 regarding emergency shelters and low-barrier navigation centers

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss new business items, including the Modesto Mo' Beautiful campaign, a follow-up on National Cleanup Day, and the frequency of future meetings. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, conflict of interest declarations, and public comment. No consent items or old business are listed.

• Discussion of Modesto Mo' Beautiful campaign
• Follow-up on National Cleanup Day
• Discussion of meeting frequency
• Public comment period

Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission

The Citizens' Transportation Sales Tax Commission will consider allocating $800,000 for the Pelandale Avenue Rehabilitation Project and $50,000 for the Claus Road Complete Street Grant. Presentations will cover a $500,000 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon installation at 16th and H and I, a $30,000 fiber optic project at Carpenter/Prescott from Bangs to Maze, a $50,000 local match for the SS4A grant, and a $200,000 Advanced School Beacon Installation at various school sites. The commission will also receive an update on Measure L funds collected and expended to date.

• Pelandale Avenue Rehabilitation Project: allocating $800,000 to award project
• Claus Road Complete Street Grant: allocating $50,000 to prepare documents/plans
• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Installation at 16th and H and I: $500,000
• Fiber optic project at Carpenter/Prescott from Bangs to Maze: $30,000
• Advanced School Beacon Installation at various school sites: $200,000

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee will consider approving three homeowner rehabilitation grants and loans totaling $99,232 for health and safety repairs at properties on Prescott Road, Darryl Lane, and Ranch House Circle. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• $24,976 grant to Theadora Saldana for repairs at 2621 Prescott Road Space 67
• $39,424 loan and $9,856 grant to Danielle Morey for repairs at 3416 Darryl Lane
• $22,478 loan and $2,498 grant to Luis A Noguera & Celia Cruz-Noguera for repairs at 2421 Ranch House Circle
• Consent item: approval of August 3, 2023 meeting minutes

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission is meeting to consider approving the July minutes and discuss several ongoing items, including developing RFPs for a 150th anniversary mural and a new city flag, reviewing its priority list, and receiving an update from the Landmark Preservation Committee. A new project proposal from Commissioner Bedford will also be presented. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major financial decisions listed.

• Approval of July 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Development of RFP for Modesto 150th Mural
• Development of RFP for updated City Flag
• Review of Priority List
• Project Proposal from Commissioner Bedford

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission's October 2, 2023 meeting. It contains only administrative details such as meeting location, ADA accommodations, and public speaking instructions, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed. The next meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2023.

• Meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023, at 6:00 pm in Basement Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, CA
• Next meeting set for October 16, 2023, at 6:00 pm in Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library Reference Room, 1500 I Street, and Planning Division office, third floor, 1010 Tenth Street
• ADA accommodation requests require 48-hour notice to Planning Commission Secretary at (209) 577-5267
• Public speakers encouraged to sign in on a form provided at the meeting

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board will discuss and prioritize policy goals from the Forward Together program, with a ranking showing review of the use of force policy as the highest priority. They will also receive a presentation on the critical incident investigation process from the Modesto Police Department. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Ranking of Forward Together policy goals, with 'Review use of force policy to minimize likelihood of death resulting from use of force' ranked #1
• Presentation on Critical Incident Investigation Overview by Lt. Brian Kleiber
• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2023 meeting
• Future agenda items: Police Department Hiring Process Overview (October), Psychological Evaluation Process (November)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to review the July 20, 2023, meeting minutes and receive a manager's update. The update includes discussions on grants, airfield maintenance projects, hangar vacancies, and economic development.

• Review of July 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Manager's update on grants
• Manager's update on airfield maintenance projects
• Manager's update on hangar vacancies
• Manager's update on economic development

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for September 21, 2023, was canceled because there were no items to consider. The next meeting is set for October 19, 2023.

Landmark Preservation Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and accessibility information. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions were listed for this meeting.

Equity Commission

The Modesto Equity Commission is meeting to hear a presentation from the Human Resources Director on internal workforce matters and to review commissioner attendance. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no unfinished business and no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Presentation by Human Resources Director Dawn Kelley on internal workforce matters
• Review of Commissioner attendance

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission is meeting on September 18, 2023, to discuss agenda items. The agenda includes procedural notices and public participation guidelines. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the provided text.

• Next meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023, at 6:00 pm in Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library and Planning Division office
• ADA accessibility accommodations available with 48-hour notice

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Modesto Planning Commission. The agenda includes standard procedural items and public comment opportunities. No specific substantive decisions or proposals are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm in Basement Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street
• Public comment sign-in available for attendees
• Next meeting scheduled for September 18, 2023

Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission

The Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission will consider approving minutes from June and receive updates on Measure L funds and projects. New business includes allocating $800,000 for the Pelandale Avenue Rehabilitation Project, $500,000 for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon installations, and smaller amounts for a Claus Road Complete Street grant, fiber optic work, a safety grant match, and school beacon installations.

• Pelandale Avenue Rehabilitation Project: $800,000 to award project
• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Installation at 16th and H and I: $500,000
• Claus Road Complete Street Grant: $50,000 to prepare documents/plans
• Fiber optic project at Carpenter/Prescott from Bangs to Maze: $30,000
• Advanced School Beacon Installation at various school sites: $200,000

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The September 7, 2023 meeting of the Modesto Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Culture Commission

The Culture Commission will consider approving the July 5, 2023 minutes and discuss old business including developing RFPs for the Modesto 150th Mural and an updated City Flag, reviewing the priority list, and receiving a Landmark Preservation Committee update. New business includes a project proposal from Commissioner Bedford. The meeting is open to public oral communications.

• Approval of July 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Development of RFP for Modesto 150th Mural
• Development of RFP for Creation of Updated City Flag
• Review of Priority List
• Project Proposal from Commissioner Bedford

Board of Building Appeals

The August 24, 2023, regular meeting of the Modesto Board of Building Appeals was canceled due to a lack of items on the agenda.

Measure H Oversight Board

The Board elected Hallinan as Chairman and Boyette as Vice Chairman for one-year terms. The Board reviewed draft bylaws and provided direction to staff, with revised bylaws scheduled for consideration on October 18, 2023.

• Elected Hallinan as Chairman for a one-year term (6/1, Hallinan abstained)
• Elected Boyette as Vice Chairman for a one-year term (6/1, Anguiano no)

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Landmark Preservation Commission will meet to discuss routine administrative matters with no specific agenda items.

Equity Commission

The Modesto Equity Commission will review commissioner responsibilities and bylaws, appoint standing committees, and discuss how its recommendations will be presented to the City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with no unfinished business or public hearings.

• Review of commissioners' responsibilities, attendance policy, Brown Act, quorum, and Form 700 requirements
• Update on status of bylaws amendments
• New standing committee appointments and planning for rest of 2023
• Discussion on how and when Equity Commission recommendations will be brought before City Council

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map that would divide 43.55 acres of Heavy Industrial (M-2) zoned land at 925 Crows Landing Road into 15 parcels. The applicant, Modesto Holding Co. (Boots Reeder), proposes no new development; the existing Southwest Hide facility would remain on one parcel. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 17, 2023 meeting and take public comments.

• Public hearing on Vesting Tentative Parcel Map TPM-23-004 to divide 43.55 acres at 925 Crows Landing Road into 15 parcels (0.5 to 7.51 acres each)
• Approval of minutes from the July 17, 2023 regular meeting
• Environmental assessment EA/C&ED 2023-12 finds project within scope of General Plan Master EIR (SCH No. 2014042081)
• Conditions include stormwater plans, LID principles, and fire code compliance before permits
• Proposed Zeff Road and Pueblo Avenue rights-of-way to be dedicated separately

The Planning Commission approved a vesting tentative parcel map to divide 43.55 acres of Heavy Industrial (M-2) zoned land into 15 parcels. The property is located west of Crows Landing Road and east of Tuolumne River.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-23 for vesting tentative parcel map at 925 Crows Landing (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 17, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Community Police Review Board

The Modesto Community Police Review Board will hear updates on the Alternative Response Program and the Race and Cultural Relations Training Program, along with reports on ethnicity and language demographics and board contact information. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its July 20, 2023 meeting. Public comment will be accepted in person, via Zoom, by phone, or by email.

• Update on Alternative Response Program (CHAT, Park Rangers, HEART, MCERT) by Lt. Brian Kleiber
• Update on Race and Cultural Relations Training Program by Police Chief Brandon Gillespie and Michael Baldwin
• Report on Ethnicity and Language Skills Demographics by Lt. Brian Kleiber
• Report on CPRB Contact Information by Deputy City Manager Allison Van Guilder
• Consider approving minutes from July 20, 2023 meeting

The board approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting. All other agenda items consisted of staff presentations and reports with no formal actions taken.

• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The August 17, 2023 regular meeting of the Disabled Access Appeals Board has been canceled due to no items to consider. The next scheduled meeting is September 21, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of items

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Commission approved an updated project funding plan for 2023/2024, allocating funds for boat launch construction, parking improvements, and habitat restoration design. The body also approved the minutes from the May 3, 2023, meeting.

• Approved Updated TRRP Project Funding Plan for 2023/2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 3, 2023, meeting (5-0)
• Allocated $465,000 for TRRP Neece Drive Boat Launch construction
• Allocated $200,000 for temporary parking improvements at Gateway Parcel
• Allocated $20,000 for a design consultant for Carpenter Road Area Fish Habitat Restoration Project
• Set aside $347,570 for current construction projects

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on August 7, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural and administrative information, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee will consider approving three Homeowner Rehabilitation Grants for health and safety repairs. The grants range from $24,640 to $24,976 for properties on Schooner Lane, S Carpenter Road, and Held Drive. The committee will also vote on minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting.

• Consider approving a $24,976 grant to Ulonda Keys for repairs at 89 Schooner Lane
• Consider approving a $24,640 grant to Linda Andrade for repairs at 1200 S Carpenter Road Space 42
• Consider approving a $24,640 grant to Nita Chituras for repairs at 1500 Held Drive Space 40
• Consider approving minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee approved three grants totaling $74,256 for health and safety repairs at specific residential properties. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 1, 2023, meeting.

• Approved June 01, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $24,976 grant to Ulonda Keys for 89 Schooner Lane (6-0)
• Approved $24,640 grant to Linda Andrade for 1200 S Carpenter Road Space 42 (7-0)
• Approved $24,640 grant to Nita Chituras for 1500 Held Drive Space 40 (7-0)

Entertainment Commission

This is a procedural-only meeting of the Modesto Entertainment Commission. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and commissioner comments, but no discussion, new business, unfinished business, or staff report items are listed.

The provided document is an agenda for the August 3, 2023, meeting. It contains no record of votes, decisions, or actions taken.

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission will consider approving the July 5, 2023 meeting minutes and continue work on two requests for proposals (RFPs): one for a mural commemorating Modesto's 150th anniversary and another for an updated city flag. The commission will also review its priority list, receive an update from the Landmark Preservation Committee, and hear a project proposal from Commissioner Bedford. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major financial decisions listed.

• Development of RFP for Modesto 150th Mural
• Development of RFP for updated City Flag
• Review of Priority List
• Landmark Preservation Committee Member Update
• Project Proposal from Commissioner Bedford

Equity Commission

The Modesto Equity Commission is holding a special meeting with one action item: revisions to its bylaws (Rules of Procedure). The attached draft updates the commission's name history, duties, meeting rules, attendance requirements, and committee structure. The commission will also hear reports from the chair, standing committees, CH&CDC, and staff.

• Bylaws revisions (action item) — updates to Rules of Procedure, including attendance removal thresholds and committee structure
• Chair's Report
• Standing Committee Reports
• CH&CDC Report
• Staff Reports

The Commission approved the minutes from February 2023. Members discussed extensive proposed revisions to the commission's bylaws, including attendance policies and membership residency requirements, though final legal approval from the City Attorney is pending for some sections.

• Approved February 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to strike 'Matters too late for the agenda' section from the agenda template
• Agreed to change 'regular' to 'monthly' regarding Standing Committee meetings
• Tabled the addition of specific Human Relations Commission duties to the bylaws

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals regular meeting scheduled for July 27, 2023, has been canceled because there are no items to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2023, at the same time and location.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of items
• Next meeting set for August 24, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in Basement Room B300, Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will hold hearings on three code enforcement cases involving properties at 1917 Joann Ave, 1434 Oakwood Drive, and 1737 Reliance Street. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and hear public comments.

• Appeal hearing for property at 1917 Joann Ave (Case COD2022-01553)
• Civil penalty hearing for property at 1434 Oakwood Drive (Case COD2022-00947)
• Appeal hearing update for property at 1737 Reliance Street (Case COD2021-71399)
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2022 meeting

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss new business regarding ultralight aircraft policy and equipment for runway 28R. The meeting also includes an update on grants, airfield maintenance, and hangar vacancies.

• Discussion of Ultralight Policy
• Discussion of wind sock installation on approach of 28R
• Discussion of VASI or PAPI lighting for 28R
• Discussion of Hot Air Balloon Event Activity
• Manager's update on grants and airfield maintenance projects

The committee approved the minutes from the May 18, 2023, meeting. The session primarily consisted of updates on airfield maintenance, grant applications, and facility improvements.

• Approved minutes of the May 18, 2023 regular meeting (unanimous)

Entertainment Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Modesto Entertainment Commission with no substantive discussion or decision items listed. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and commissioner comments, but no specific projects, contracts, or policy matters are scheduled for action.

• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period
• Unfinished business (none listed)
• Staff report items (none listed)
• Written communication (none listed)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board will hear a presentation on the police complaint process from Lieutenant Christopher Adams. The board will also receive updates on a police department tour and from the Independent Police Auditor, and consider approving the June 15, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Complaint Process Overview Presentation by Lieutenant Christopher Adams
• Board Member Police Department Tour, Orientation and Simulations update
• Independent Police Auditor Update by Stephen Connolly of OIR Group
• Approval of June 15, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the June 15, 2023 meeting. Members received a presentation on the complaint process and an update on the Independent Police Auditor. The Board identified several topics for future agendas, including translation services and the review of specific police cases.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

The Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old business, including $1 per round projects, and new business with reports from BrightView, KemperSports, First Tee, and city staff. Key topics include green fees, golf cart updates, and financials. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions listed.

• $1 per Round Projects update
• BrightView course maintenance report
• KemperSports operations and financial report
• Green fees discussion
• Golf cart fleet update

The committee approved the minutes from the May 17, 2023, meeting. Members discussed potential green fee increases and received updates on golf cart fleets and the Dryden Clubhouse design. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 17, 2023, minutes (5-0)

Landmark Preservation Commission

The provided document contains only procedural information and ADA compliance notices. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Equity Commission

The Modesto Equity Commission will consider several action items, including updates to its bylaws, the number of commissioners, and procedures for removing members. It will also review data from the GoModesto app and discuss new recruitment procedures for city boards and commissions. The meeting includes routine reports and public comment.

• Bylaws updates (action item)
• Discussion of number of commissioners (action item)
• Removal of members (action item)
• Receipt and review of data from GoModesto app (information item)
• Update on recruiting and selecting members of Modesto citizens' boards, committees, and commissions (information item)

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2023, with one consent item: a request by Buzz Oates Construction, Inc. for a two-year extension to file a parcel map for 1200 Graphics Way, merging three parcels into one 45-acre industrial site. The commission will also receive a presentation on the Housing Element Update. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Two-year extension for filing parcel map at 1200 Graphics Way (Buzz Oates Construction, Inc.)
• Housing Element Update presentation
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a two-year extension for the filing of a parcel map at 1200 Graphics Way. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 19, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-22 granting a two-year extension for the parcel map of 1200 Graphics Way (4-0)
• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee meeting scheduled for July 6, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Entertainment Commission

This is a procedural-only meeting of the Modesto Entertainment Commission. The agenda contains no discussion items, new business, unfinished business, or staff reports—only roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and adjournment.

• No discussion items listed
• No new business listed
• No unfinished business listed
• No staff report items listed
• Public comment period available

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission will consider approving the June 7, 2023 minutes and discuss old business, including developing a request for proposals (RFP) for the Modesto 150th Mural and for an updated city flag. They will also hear updates on the City Bird Committee and Landmark Preservation Committee, and introduce a new commissioner. The agenda includes no written communications or public hearings.

• Development of RFP for Modesto 150th Mural
• Development of RFP for updated city flag
• City Bird Committee and Council presentation update
• Landmark Preservation Committee member update
• New commissioner introductions

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 7, 2023 meeting. Members discussed revisions for the Modesto 150th Mural RFP and the City Flag Contest rules, with feedback due to staff by July 24. Commissioner Zagone volunteered to present the City Bird Nomination at a council committee meeting on August 14.

• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Modesto Planning Commission. The agenda contains only procedural items, including the call to order, roll call, and scheduling of the next meeting. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Next meeting scheduled for July 17, 2023, at 6:00 pm in Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will hold an appeal hearing to determine the future of the property at 1215 W Roseburg Ave, Units S-1 and S-2, related to building permits BLD2019-52647 and BLD2019-53414. The board will also approve minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting and hear oral communications from the public.

• Appeal hearing for property at 1215 W Roseburg Ave Units S-1 and S-2
• Building permits BLD2019-52647 and BLD2019-53414
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2023 regular meeting

The Board of Building Appeals approved an appeal by homeowner Ly Nguyen regarding building permits for 1215 W Roseburg Ave Unit S-1 and S-2. The Board accepted the City's recommendation to allow an existing egress window to remain as is.

• Approved appeal for 1215 W Roseburg Ave to allow existing egress window to remain (Unanimous)
• No action taken on April 27, 2023 meeting minutes due to lack of quorum
• Excused absences of Board Members Savannah Williams and John Bergman (Unanimous)

Landmark Preservation Commission

The provided document contains only procedural information and ADA compliance notices. There are no specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions listed for this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two subdivision map requests by Vintage Properties, LP, and consider consent items for time extensions on two other subdivision maps. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Two-year extension for Tesoro Subdivision final map (36 single-family lots, 5.39 acres)
• Three-year extension for Fairview Village Phase 1 final map
• Public hearing: Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to split 8.95-acre shopping center into 7 parcels (Vintage Properties)
• Public hearing: Parcel Map to divide 17.18-acre property into 10 parcels (Vintage Properties)

The Planning Commission approved two parcel maps submitted by Vintage Properties, LP. The commission also granted time extensions for the filing of final maps for the Tesoro and Fairview Village Phase 1 subdivisions.

• Approved two-year extension for Tesoro Subdivision final map (5-0)
• Approved three-year extension for Fairview Village Phase 1 Subdivision final map (5-0)
• Approved vesting tentative parcel map for 3501 McHenry Avenue (5-0)
• Approved vesting tentative parcel map for property east of Oakdale Road and north of East Orangeburg Avenue (5-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including electing a chair and vice chair, and receiving presentations on the Forward Together report, board bylaws, the independent police auditor, and meeting laws. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for CPRB
• Presentation: Forward Together History and Recommendations Report
• Introduction of Independent Police Auditor, OIR Group
• Overview of CPRB Bylaws: Expectations and Guidelines
• Review of Meeting Laws & Procedures

The Board elected its leadership for the 2023 calendar year. Other agenda items consisted of presentations and reports with no formal actions taken.

• Elected Board Member Hawn as Chairperson for 2023 (6-3)
• Elected Board Member Solorio as Vice Chairperson for 2023 (9-0)

Entertainment Commission

This meeting consists entirely of procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and commissioner comments. No discussion items, new business, or staff reports are listed. The agenda is purely administrative.

• No discussion items or new business are scheduled
• Public comment period is open for any topic
• Commissioners may request staff reports for future meetings

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

This is the agenda for the regular meeting of the Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no specific action items listed. The next meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2022, at 12:00 PM.

Youth Commission

The Modesto Youth Commission is meeting for the final time in the 2022-2023 term. They will discuss end-of-term goal and priority recommendations, a youth commissioner video, and ways to boost applications and public involvement. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 9th meeting and updates from sub-committees.

• End of term goal and priority recommendations for next Youth Commission
• Discussion of a Youth Commissioner video
• Brainstorming ways to boost applications and public involvement
• Social media sub-committee update with template ready for posts
• Youth outreach sub-committee update on school visits to Mark Twain Middle School

Culture Commission

The Culture Commission will consider approving the May 3, 2023 meeting minutes and continue old business, including developing requests for proposals (RFPs) for the Modesto 150th mural and an updated city flag, reviewing bylaw updates, and receiving a member update on the Landmark Preservation Committee. No new business is listed. The meeting is open to public oral communications.

• Approval of May 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Development of RFP for Modesto 150th Mural
• Development of RFP for updated City Flag
• Bylaws update review
• Landmark Preservation Committee member update

The Commission approved the draft of amended bylaws and forwarded them to the City Council. Members also reviewed the draft RFP for the Modesto 150th Mural and decided the RFP will source both artwork and a muralist in a single submission.

• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved draft of amended bylaws and forwarded to Council (3-0)
• Decided Modesto 150th Mural RFP will source both artwork and muralist in one submission
• Tabled RFP for the Creation of Updated City Flag

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone a 4.98-acre site at 3431 and 3419 Millbrook Avenue from Specific Plan-Holding (SP-H) to Specific Plan (SP) and approve a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to divide the property into nine residential lots of at least 0.50 acres each. The project is within Precise Plan Area No. 6 of the Village One Specific Plan. Staff recommends approval, finding the project consistent with the General Plan and zoning code.

• Rezone of 4.98 acres from SP-H to SP zone at 3431 and 3419 Millbrook Avenue
• Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to create 9 residential lots, each at least 0.50 acres
• Project density of 1.81 dwelling units per acre, within the Very Low Density Residential designation
• Existing single-family residences on two lots will remain; an existing barn will be removed
• Approval of minutes from May 1 and May 15, 2023 meetings

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request and a vesting tentative map for a 4.98-acre site. The action allows the property to be subdivided into nine residential lots of at least 0.50 acres each.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-16 to rezone 4.98 acres at Esta and Millbrook Avenues from SP-H to SP zone (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-17 approving the Vesting Tentative Map of Miller Aderholt (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 1, 2023 and May 15, 2023 meetings (unanimous)

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee will consider approving an additional $16,346 in Homeowner Rehabilitation Program funding for health and safety repairs at a mobile home on Coffee Road. The committee will also vote on minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting.

• Consider approving $16,346 additional funding for Barbara Trancoso's property at 3931 Coffee Road Space 26, total project cost not to exceed $35,861
• Consider approving minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee approved additional funding for health and safety repairs at a specific Modesto residence. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 4, 2023, meeting.

• Approved additional $16,346 Homeowner Rehabilitation Program funding for Barbara Trancoso at 3931 Coffee Road Space 26 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for the May 4, 2023, meeting (5-0)

Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission

The Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission approved the use of excess bike and pedestrian revenues for safety improvements on 11th Street. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting.

• Approved allocation of up to 50,000 + 10% of greater than anticipated Bike and Pedestrian revenues for 11th Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the 03/02/2023 meeting (7-0)

Entertainment Commission

This meeting consists entirely of procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and commissioner comments. No new business, staff reports, or discussion items are listed for decision or discussion.

• No new business or discussion items on the agenda
• Public comment period available for any item on the printed agenda
• Commissioners may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting

Board of Building Appeals

The May 25, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Building Appeals is canceled due to lack of items and no appeals received. The next meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in Basement Room B300 at Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of items and no appeals received
• Next meeting scheduled for June 22, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in Basement Room B300, Tenth Street Place

Entertainment Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Modesto Entertainment Commission with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The agenda consists of standard items such as roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and commissioner comments.

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will review progress updates on various airport projects. Discussion topics also include instrument approaches at 10L, hangar rain gutters, and economic development.

• Airport Projects Progress Update
• Economic Development discussion
• Instrument Approach at 10L
• Hangar Rain Gutters

The committee approved the minutes from the March 16, 2023 meeting and elected a new chairperson. Staff provided updates on airport facility repairs, LED lighting upgrades, and upcoming events. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Joseph Bilger as chairperson (unanimous)

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

The Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss fundraising for golf course projects, receive reports from BrightView and KemperSports on course conditions and operations, and hear city staff updates on golf carts, Dryden and Creekside courses, the former Muni site, and financials. The agenda includes old business on a Muni-Niner representative and oral communications from the public.

• Fundraising for Golf Course projects
• BrightView Report on course maintenance
• KemperSports Reports on operations
• Golf Cart Update
• Dryden & Creekside Updates

The committee approved the March 15, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed potential fundraising options for course amenities and received updates on the Dryden Clubhouse insurance claim and the former Muni site redevelopment study.

• Approved March 15, 2023, minutes (5-0)

Landmark Preservation Commission

The provided document contains only procedural information regarding meeting accessibility and location. No specific business or topics are listed for discussion.

Equity Commission

The Modesto Equity Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on whether to convene study sessions on the City Charter and ordinances, and to decide on the meeting start time. They will also review data from the GoModesto app and discuss procedures for requesting a Salary Setting Committee meeting in 2024.

• Vote on convening study sessions to study Modesto Charter and Code of Ordinances
• Discussion and vote on meeting start time: 5:15 PM, 5:30 PM, or stay at 5:00 PM
• Review of GoModesto app data
• Procedure for requesting Salary Setting Committee meeting in 2024
• Update on recruiting and selecting members of citizens' boards and commissions

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission and Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting to consider a resolution finding the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan. The CIP includes 180 projects, with 13 new projects adding $13.4 million to the budget. The committee will also recommend the CIP to the City Council for final approval.

• Review of 180 capital projects including roads, wastewater, water lines, and parks
• 13 new projects add $13.4 million to the FY 2023-24 CIP budget
• New projects funded by various sources: Water Fund ($5.98M), Measure L ($2.99M), American Rescue Plan grants ($1.17M), and others
• Public hearing on the CIP's conformance with the Modesto Urban Area General Plan
• Finance Committee to forward the CIP to City Council for approval

The Planning Commission and Finance Committee both adopted Resolution No. 2023-15. This action finds the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program to be in conformance with the Modesto Urban Area General Plan.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-15 regarding the FY 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program (4-0)
• Finance Committee adopted Resolution No. 2023-15 regarding the FY 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program (3-0)

Youth Commission

The Modesto Youth Commission is meeting to approve minutes from April 11, finalize a presentation for the City Council, and discuss old business including sub-committee updates and the Love Modesto project. Under new business, they will address end-of-term items such as the last meeting date, reappointments, and goal recommendations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of April 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Finalization of City Council presentation (scheduled for May 23)
• Updates from Social Media and Youth Outreach sub-committees
• Love Modesto project update
• End of term discussion: last meeting June 13, reappointments, goals

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee will discuss a city proposal for using ARPA funds on its priorities, including a Keep America Beautiful affiliation and revitalizing the NEAT program. The meeting also covers scheduling and recruitment for the committee. No new business or consent items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of city proposal for ARPA funding on committee priorities
• Keep America Beautiful affiliation proposal
• Revitalization of Neighborhood Environmental Action Team (NEAT)
• Schedule and recruitment for committee

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee will consider two homeowner rehabilitation grants: an additional $13,920 (total $25,000) for Cindy Martin at 164 Clipper Lane, and a $21,672 loan plus $2,408 grant for Audie Green at 2812 Villareal Way. Both are for health and safety repairs. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 6, 2023 meeting.

• Approve $13,920 additional Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant (total $25,000) to Cindy Martin for 164 Clipper Lane, funded by Community Development Block Grant
• Approve $21,672 Homeowner Rehabilitation Expansion Loan and $2,408 grant to Audie Green for 2812 Villareal Way, funded by American Rescue Plan Act
• Approve minutes from April 6, 2023 meeting

The committee approved an additional $13,920 Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant for Cindy Martin, bringing the total to $25,000 for health and safety repairs at 164 Clipper Lane. Also approved a $21,672 loan and $2,408 grant to Audie Green for repairs at 2812 Villareal Way. Both actions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved additional $13,920 Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant for Cindy Martin, total $25,000 (5-0)
• Approved $21,672 Homeowner Rehabilitation Expansion Loan and $2,408 grant to Audie Green (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Culture Commission

The Culture Commission will consider approving the April 5, 2023 meeting minutes and discuss developing requests for proposals (RFPs) for a Modesto 150th mural and an updated city flag, along with a bylaws update review and a Landmark Preservation Committee member update. No new business is listed. The meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at 1010 10th Street, Room 2005.

• Approval of April 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Development of RFP for Modesto 150th Mural
• Development of RFP for Creation of Updated City Flag
• Bylaws Update Review
• Landmark Preservation Committee Member Update

The Modesto Culture Commission met on May 3, 2023, and approved the minutes from the April 5 meeting. They reviewed sample RFPs for a 150th anniversary mural and discussed potential mural locations, but took no final action. A proposed city flag RFP was tabled, and bylaws updates were deferred for further review.

• Approved minutes of April 5, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Tabled development of RFP for new city flag
• Deferred action on bylaws updates for further review

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Tuolumne River Regional Park JPA Commission is holding a special meeting to consider its proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operating budget of $925,996, which includes a $150,589 increase over the current mid-year budget. The commission will also receive updates on various park projects, including construction timelines for the River Overlook, Neece Drive Boat Launch, and Carpenter Road soccer fields, as well as reports on the NICA Norcal bike race and third-quarter finances.

• Proposed FY 2023-24 operating budget of $925,996, up $150,589 (19.42%) from current mid-year budget
• Projected revenue includes $470,000 from sale of property to Housing Authority and $272,250 from City of Modesto (4.5% increase)
• River Overlook project targets construction start summer 2023
• Neece Drive Boat Launch project anticipates bidding spring 2023, construction late summer 2023
• Carpenter Road soccer fields contract scheduled to be awarded May 2, construction summer 2023

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 operating budget by a 3-0 vote. The budget includes decreases to certain expense accounts due to the fire at American Legion Hall. The commission also approved the minutes of the February 8, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on various park projects and events.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 operating budget (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 8, 2023 meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a two-year extension to file the final map for the Wells Avenue Subdivision, a 76-lot single-family residential project on 17.84 acres north of Crocus Drive. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting and resolutions of appreciation for two outgoing commissioners. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Two-year extension for filing the final map of the Wells Avenue Subdivision (Calandev, LLC) — 76 single-family lots on 17.84 acres, new expiration date June 21, 2025
• Resolution of appreciation for Commissioner Carmen Morad
• Resolution of appreciation for Commissioner Hank Pollard
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of April 3, 2023

The Planning Commission approved a two-year extension of time to file a final map for Calandev, LLC. The commission also retracted a motion to recommend resolutions of appreciation to the City Council.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-12 for a two-year extension of time to file a final map for Calandev, LLC (5-0)
• Approved motion to retract recommending resolutions of appreciation to the City Council (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 3, 2023 meeting

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will hold hearings on three code enforcement cases: a civil penalty hearing for 149 Coyado Ave, an appeal hearing for 219 N. Morton Blvd., and an appeal hearing for 1825 Joann Ave. The board will also consider a proclamation declaring May 2023 as Building Safety Month.

• Civil penalty hearing for property at 149 Coyado Ave (Case COD2022-00530)
• Appeal hearing for property at 219 N. Morton Blvd. (Case COD2022-00025/NPU2022-00897)
• Appeal hearing for property at 1825 Joann Ave. (Case COD2023-00118)
• Presentation of proclamation for Building Safety Month

The Board denied appeals regarding unpermitted structures at 219 N. Morton Blvd. and 1825 Joann Ave, directing owners to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. A 60-day extension was granted for the property at 149 Coyado Avenue. The Board also proclaimed May 2023 as Building Safety Month.

• Approved minutes from March 23, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Granted 60-calendar day extension for 149 Coyado Avenue (Unanimous)
• Denied appeal for 219 N. Morton Blvd. regarding a CMU wall (Unanimous)
• Denied appeal for 1825 Joann Ave regarding a carport and $250 citation (Unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for May 2023 Building Safety Month (Unanimous)

Entertainment Commission

The Modesto Entertainment Commission is meeting but the agenda contains only procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and commissioner comments. No discussion items, new business, unfinished business, or staff reports are listed. The meeting is largely ceremonial with no decisions or proposals scheduled.

• No discussion items on the agenda
• No new business or unfinished business listed
• No staff report items
• No written communications or late matters

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on historic preservation matters. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comments. No specific property or project names are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Discussion of historic preservation items (details not specified in agenda)

Equity Commission

The Modesto Equity Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. They will vote on changing the meeting start time, discuss a procedure for requesting a Salary Setting Committee in 2024, and consider convening study sessions on the City Charter and ordinances. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Vote on recommending a new meeting start time (5:15 PM, 5:30 PM, or stay at 5:00 PM)
• Procedure for requesting Salary Setting Committee meet in 2024, including memo to City Council
• Discussion and vote on convening study sessions to study Modesto Charter and Code of Ordinances
• Receipt and review of data from GoModesto app
• Update on new procedures for recruiting and selecting members of Modesto citizens' boards and commissions

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission is meeting on April 17, 2023, to discuss and potentially decide on planning-related items. The agenda includes standard procedural matters, but no specific consequential items are listed in the provided text.

• No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings detailed in the agenda text

Youth Commission

The Modesto Youth Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on subcommittees and projects, and review actions taken by the City Council, including a resolution to allocate $6,705,000 in ARPA funds for hazard pay. The agenda includes old business items such as a City Council presentation and updates on outreach and programs, as well as new business and commissioner reports.

• Resolution 2023-097: $6,705,000 in ARPA funds for hazard pay to employees
• Resolution 2023-090: Golf cart rental agreement with E-Z-Go, up to $661,634 over four years
• Resolution 2023-091: $495,689 agreement for Tuolumne River Regional Park Riverwalk Trail design
• Resolution 2023-094: $225,000 agreement with Stanislaus County for sewer project inspection
• Resolution 2023-093: $74,873 payment for Dryden Clubhouse demolition

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee will consider approving a $24,472 Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant to Gerardo & Sonia Torres for health and safety repairs at 4316 Spartans Lane, Modesto. The agenda also includes approval of the March 2, 2023 meeting minutes and standard procedural items such as roll call, conflict of interest declarations, and public comment periods.

• Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant of $24,472 to Gerardo & Sonia Torres for 4316 Spartans Lane
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period for agenda items

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee approved a grant for health and safety repairs at a Modesto property. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023, meeting.

• Approved $24,472 Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant to Gerardo & Sonia Torres for 4316 Spartans Lane (6-0)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-2)

Entertainment Commission

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no listed substantive items for decision or discussion. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and commissioner comments, but no specific business items are identified.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes listed
• Public comment period available
• Meeting held at Tenth Street Place, Conference Room 2001

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission will meet to approve February minutes, consider a written communication from the Stanislaus Audubon Society nominating the Yellow-billed Magpie as the official City Bird, select a member for the Landmark Preservation Committee, and receive a presentation from the Convention and Visitors Bureau. The agenda also includes staff updates and oral communications.

• Consider approving minutes of February 2023 meeting
• Stanislaus Audubon Society updated City Bird Nomination (Yellow-billed Magpie)
• Landmark Preservation Committee Member Selection
• Convention and Visitors Bureau Presentation
• City Staff Updates

The Commission voted to accept the nomination of the yellow-billed magpie as the city bird and recommend it to the City Council. Additionally, the body appointed a representative to the Landmark Preservation Committee.

• Approved minutes of February 1, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted nomination of yellow-billed magpie as City Bird of Modesto and recommended to Council (5-0)
• Approved nomination of Elena Martinez as representative on the Landmark Preservation Committee (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommending a Vision Statement, Guiding Principles, and Values for the comprehensive General Plan Update 2050, which will guide future growth and development in Modesto. The visioning process included 35 community engagement events from February to October 2022. The Commission will also hold a public hearing on a proposal to amend a Planned Development Zone to allow seven residential lots on a 1.26-acre parcel north of Chicago Avenue.

• Comprehensive General Plan Update 2050 – Vision Statement, Guiding Principles, and Values recommendation to City Council
• PDA-22-002/TSM-22-004: Amendment to Planned Development Zone P-D(487) to allow one- or two-story residential units on 1.26 acres north of Chicago Avenue, creating seven lots
• Approval of minutes from the February 27, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning Commission recommended the General Plan Update 2050 Vision Statement to the City Council. The commission also approved a subdivision map and a zoning amendment for a property on Chicago Avenue to allow one- or two-story residential units.

• Recommended General Plan Update 2050 Vision Statement to City Council (4-0)
• Recommended approval of P-D(487) amendment for one- or two-story residential units at 813 Chicago Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Bella Vista Village Tentative Subdivision Map for 813 Chicago Avenue (4-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider updates on civil penalty hearings and appeals for four properties with code enforcement cases. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments.

• Update on civil penalty hearing for 149 Coyado Ave (Case COD2022-00530)
• Update on civil penalty hearing for 4001 Tierra Lago (Case COD2021-70136)
• Update on appeals hearing for 1316 Clevenger Dr. (Case COD2021-70127)
• Appeal hearing for 219 N. Morton Blvd. (Case COD2022-00025/NPU2022-00897)

Landmark Preservation Commission

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, including meeting logistics and ADA compliance notices. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning items, including zoning amendments and development proposals. The agenda includes public hearings and possible actions on land use matters.

• Public hearing on a zoning text amendment
• Consideration of a conditional use permit for a new commercial development
• Discussion of a subdivision map for a residential project
• Review of a site plan for a mixed-use development

Entertainment Commission

The Modesto Entertainment Commission is holding a regular meeting on March 16, 2023, with an agenda consisting entirely of standard procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, staff reports, commissioner comments, and adjournment. No specific discussion items, new business, or action items are listed, so the meeting is expected to be routine and administrative.

• No specific discussion items or new business listed on the agenda
• Public comment period available for residents
• Staff report items and commissioner comments are scheduled
• Meeting held at Tenth Street Place, Conference Room 2001, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will review progress on airport projects and economic development. Discussion items include Modesto Police Department aircraft, air service, and rates and fees.

• Modesto Police Department Aircraft
• Air Service
• Rates and Fees
• Airport Budget
• Additional K-rail

The committee approved the minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting. Members discussed airport budget discrepancies, upcoming gate upgrades, and a proposed 6.2% rate increase effective July 1, 2023. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved January 19, 2023 minutes

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

The committee approved the 2023 Chair and Vice-Chair and accepted a member resignation. Staff provided updates on clubhouse demolitions, financial deficits, and course maintenance at Dryden and Creekside.

• Approved Ricardo Semeria as Chair and Jim Spelman as Vice-Chair for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Pam Giusto’s resignation and forwarded to Council for approval (5-0)
• Approved January 18, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Youth Commission

The Modesto Youth Commission is meeting to approve February minutes, hear updates from its social media and outreach sub-committees, and discuss the STANCOE Youth Summit. They will also prepare for a quarterly report to the City Council scheduled for April 11, 2023. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023 meeting
• Social Media Sub-Committee update on posting commissioner questionnaires
• Youth Outreach Sub-Committee update on school outreach and Go Modesto app
• STANCOE Youth Summit on March 31, 2023 at Salida Library, theme 'Celebrating Mental Well-Being'
• Quarterly report to City Council scheduled for April 11, 2023

Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission

The Commission approved the allocation of higher-than-anticipated revenues for local streets, roads, bike and pedestrian paths, and traffic management for FY2023/24 projects. The body also adopted the Measure L Citizen’s Commission By-Laws and approved the minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting.

• Approved allocation of greater than anticipated revenues for Local Streets and Roads, Bike and Pedestrian, and Traffic Management to FY23/24 Projects (8-0)
• Approved Measure L Citizen’s Commission By-Laws (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the 12/1/2022 meeting (6-0)

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Modesto Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee will consider approving three homeowner rehabilitation grants and loans totaling $66,640 for health and safety repairs, elect a vice chairperson, and approve the February meeting minutes. The meeting also includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• $24,864 grant to Irene Pedro for repairs at 3217 Broadmore Lane
• $19,404 loan and $2,156 grant to Maria Ramirez and Hector Reyes for repairs at 2509 Continental Drive
• $18,195 loan and $2,021 grant to Willie Richardson for repairs at 2816 Boardwalk Avenue
• Election of a Vice Chairperson for the committee
• Approval of February 2, 2023 meeting minutes

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee approved three sets of grants and loans for health and safety repairs at residential properties. The committee also elected a new Vice Chairperson.

• Approved February 02, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Elected Rhoda Yare as Vice Chairperson (4-0-1)
• Approved $24,864 Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant to Irene Pedro for 3217 Broadmore Lane (5-0)
• Approved $19,404 loan and $2,156 grant to Maria Ramirez and Hector Reyes for 2509 Continental Drive (5-0)
• Approved $18,195 loan and $2,021 grant to Willie Richardson for 2816 Boardwalk Avenue (5-0)

Entertainment Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Modesto Entertainment Commission with no substantive discussion or decision items listed. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and commissioner comments, with no new business or staff reports scheduled.

• No new business or staff report items listed
• Public comment period for residents
• Meeting held at Tenth Street Place, Conference Room 2001

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission is meeting via teleconference to handle routine business: approving February minutes, reviewing bylaw redlines, and selecting a member for the Landmark Preservation Committee. No new business is listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approve minutes of February 2023 meeting
• Review bylaw redlines
• Select Landmark Preservation Committee member
• Stanislaus Audubon Society updated City Bird Nomination

Landmark Preservation Commission

This is the agenda for the Landmark Preservation Commission's regular meeting on February 27, 2023. The agenda contains only standard administrative details—meeting time, location, and accessibility information—with no listed agenda items for discussion or decision. The next meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023.

• Meeting location: Room 3001, 1010 10th Street, Modesto, CA
• Next meeting: March 20, 2023, 1:00 pm at same location
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library and Planning Division office
• ADA accommodations available with 48-hour notice to Commission Secretary at (209) 577-5267

Equity Commission

The Modesto Equity Commission is meeting to discuss transportation and school choice, and to recommend action steps for animal control related to family and student safety. They will also consider transcribing meeting minutes and receive reports from subcommittees. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, public comment, and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion on Transportation and School Choice
• Discuss and recommend Animal Control Action Steps for Family & Student Safety
• Discussion on transcribing meeting minutes
• Sub/Special Committee reports (Internal, External, Admin, CH&CDC)

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Modesto Holding Co. to abandon a segment of Zeff Road between Crows Landing Road/CA-99 and its intersection with Crows Landing Road. The commission will also consider consent items, including continuing remote meetings under AB 361 and accepting the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report. The agenda includes standard procedural items like roll call, minutes approval, and conflict of interest declarations.

• Public hearing on abandonment of Zeff Road between Crows Landing Road/CA-99 and intersection of Zeff Road and Crows Landing Road, submitted by Southwestern Hide/Modesto Holding Co.
• Consent item: Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
• Consent item: Resolution accepting the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report and forwarding to City Council

The Planning Commission approved the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report and authorized continued remote teleconference meetings. The commission also recommended the abandonment of a 0.25-mile segment of Zeff Road to the City Council.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-07 to authorize remote teleconference meetings (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-08 accepting the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-09 recommending approval of the abandonment of a 0.25-mile segment of Zeff Road (4-0)

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will hold hearings on three code enforcement cases involving properties at 1917 Joann Ave, 1434 Oakwood Drive, and 1737 Reliance Street. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and take public comments.

• Appeal hearing for 1917 Joann Ave (Case COD2022-01553)
• Civil penalty hearing for 1434 Oakwood Drive (Case COD2022-00947)
• Appeal hearing update for 1737 Reliance Street (Case COD2021-71399)
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2022 meeting

The Board denied one appeal for an administrative citation and modified civil penalties for two other properties. Decisions included holding fines in abeyance pending permit approvals or Board of Zoning Adjustment reviews.

• Approved minutes of August 25, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Denied appeal for 1917 Joann Avenue; $100 citation held in abeyance pending Board of Zoning Adjustment decision on carport (Unanimous)
• Modified notice for 1434 Oakwood Drive; $30,000 civil penalty held in abeyance, reducible to $2,000 if permit and inspection requirements are met (Unanimous)
• Approved $448.02 in administrative hearing costs as a lien against 1434 Oakwood Drive (Unanimous)
• Affirmed Resolution No. 2022-03 to reduce civil penalty by $10,000 for 1737 Reliance Street (Unanimous)

Youth Commission

The Modesto Youth Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from sub-committees, and discuss a City Council quarterly report. The agenda includes a summary of the January 24, 2023 City Council meeting, which featured extensive public comment on lifting the cruising ban and approval of multiple contracts and ordinances.

• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of City Council quarterly report
• Public comment on lifting cruising ban (from Council meeting summary)
• Ordinance 3753-C.S. establishing Community Police Review Board (from Council summary)
• Resolution 2023-007: $216,000 agreement with PlaceWorks for Southwest Modesto Plan (from Council summary)

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Commission approved the sale of property at 1500 Robertson Road to the Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority for the Parque Rio development. Members also approved a $2,664,000 project funding plan for 2023/2024 and accepted the FY 2021-2022 audited financial statements.

• Approved sale of ~4 acres at 1500 Robertson Road for 92-unit Parque Rio development (3-0)
• Approved TRRP Project Funding Plan for 2023/2024 totaling $2,664,000 (3-0)
• Accepted FY 2021-2022 audited financial statements and audit reports (3-0)
• Approved waiving rental fees and paying for portable toilets for 2023 Modesto RecFest (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 11, 2023 meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a street name change from North Franklin to Kansas Avenue Extension, and amendments to Title 10 zoning regulations regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to align with state density bonus laws. The meeting also includes consent items, approval of minutes, and remote participation via Zoom under AB 361.

• Street name change from North Franklin to Kansas Avenue Extension
• Amendment to Title 10 (Zoning Regulations) regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Density Bonus State Laws
• Continuing Assembly Bill 361 – Remote Teleconference Meetings
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission recommended two amendments to Title 10 of the Modesto Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units and affordable housing. The commission also recommended a street name change and authorized continued remote teleconference meetings.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-03 to authorize remote teleconference meetings (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approval to change North Franklin Street to Kansas Avenue Extension (4-0)
• Recommended City Council amendment to Title 10 to add a new article on Accessory Dwelling Units (4-0)
• Recommended City Council amendment to Title 10 to repeal and replace Chapter 8 regarding Affordable Housing (4-0)
• Approved minutes from January 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee will consider approving two homeowner rehabilitation grants for health and safety repairs, elect a chairperson, and receive staff updates and presentations on program bylaws and funding history. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Approve $24,920 grant to Dennis Ross for repairs at 6 Schooner Lane
• Approve $24,998 grant to Betty Elliot for repairs at 91 Schooner Lane
• Elect a chairperson for the committee
• Staff update on 1032 Ulrich Avenue for applicant Dyann LaMantia
• Presentation on Housing Rehabilitation Program funding from 2017 to 2022

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee approved two grants for home repairs on Schooner Lane. The committee also elected Kyle Ford as Chairperson and approved the minutes from the December 1, 2022, meeting.

• Approved minutes for the December 1, 2022, meeting (6-0)
• Elected Kyle Ford as Chairperson (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $24,920 grant to Dennis Ross for repairs at 6 Schooner Lane (6-1)
• Approved $24,998 grant to Betty Elliot for repairs at 91 Schooner Lane (6-1)

Entertainment Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The commission will take roll call, approve minutes, and hold public comment, but no decisions or discussions are specified.

• Approval of minutes
• Public comment period
• Staff report items (none listed)
• Commissioner comments
• Written communication (none listed)

Entertainment Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Modesto Entertainment Commission meeting on February 16, 2023. The agenda includes standard items like roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and staff reports, but lists no specific discussion items, new business, or unfinished business. No substantive decisions or proposals are scheduled.

• No specific discussion items listed
• No new business items listed
• No unfinished business items listed
• Public comment period available
• Meeting at Tenth Street Place, Conference Room 2001

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission will meet via teleconference to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss 2023 goals and objectives, review community partnerships, select a Landmark Preservation Committee member, and elect a 2023 chair and vice chair. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes of January 25, 2023 meeting
• Discuss 2023 Goals and Objectives
• Review current and potential community partnerships
• Select Landmark Preservation Committee member
• Elect 2023 Chair and Vice Chair

The Commission appointed Julie Scherer as Chair and Patrick Cavanah as Vice Chair for 2023. The body also established a priority list of five projects for the year, including a City Bird nomination and a sesquicentennial mural.

• Approved January 25, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Determined 2023 priority projects: City Bird nomination, sesquicentennial mural, alternate City flag, 10th Street Plaza water fountain relocation, and CVB collaboration
• Approved Julie Scherer as Culture Commission Chair for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Patrick Cavanah as Culture Commission Vice Chair for 2023 (5-0)
• Tabled Landmark Preservation Committee member selection until next meeting

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will hold hearings on three code enforcement cases involving properties at 1917 Joann Ave, 1434 Oakwood, and 1737 Reliance St. The board will also approve minutes from its August 2022 meeting and take public comments.

• Appeal hearing for property at 1917 Joann Ave (Case COD2022-01553)
• Civil penalty hearing for property at 1434 Oakwood (Case COD2022-00947)
• Appeal hearing update for property at 1737 Reliance St (Case COD2021-71399)
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2022 meeting

Culture Commission

The Modesto Culture Commission will meet via teleconference to consider approving the October 5, 2022 minutes, review and update its bylaws, and select a member for the Landmark Preservation Committee. The commission will also welcome new members, discuss administrative items like vacancies and meeting schedules, and set 2023 goals and objectives. Public comment is available via Zoom or phone.

• Approve minutes of October 5, 2022 meeting
• Bylaw review and updates
• Landmark Preservation Committee member selection
• Welcome new members
• 2023 goals and objectives

The Commission approved the minutes from October 5, 2022, and changed its future meeting schedule. Members reviewed bylaws and discussed 2023 goals, including a proposal to name the yellow-billed magpie the City Bird of Modesto.

• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved adjusting future meeting time to 4:00PM to 4:45PM (4-0)
• Tabled Landmark Preservation Committee member selection

Landmark Preservation Commission

This is the agenda for the regular meeting of the Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission on January 23, 2023. The agenda contains only standard administrative details (meeting time, location, ADA notice) and no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.

• Meeting scheduled for January 23, 2023, at 1:00 pm, Room 3001, 1010 10th Street, Modesto
• Next meeting scheduled for February 27, 2023, at 1:00 pm, same location
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library Reference Room and Planning Division office
• ADA accommodation contact: Landmark Preservation Commission Secretary (209) 577-5267

Equity Commission

The Modesto Equity Commission is meeting to discuss several data-driven items, including a breakdown of Animal Control Officer (ACO) calls by area and employment data. The commission will also consider appointments to a housing committee, review subcommittee reports, and discuss potential changes to its meeting date/time and absence notification policy. Additionally, the commission will select its Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023.

• ACO Calls Area Breakdown and Heat Map
• Employment Data
• Citizen's Housing & Community Development Committee Appointment
• Discussion—Change Equity Commission Date and Time?
• Chair/Vice-Chair 2023

The Commission elected Lisa Battista as Chair and Mayra Martinez as Vice-Chair for 2023. Lindsey Bird was recommended for appointment to the Citizen’s Housing & Community Development Committee. The body also established a workflow for its internal, external, and administration subcommittees.

• Approved revised November minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised October minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Lindsey Bird for appointment to the Citizen’s Housing & Community Development Committee (unanimous)
• Elected Lisa Battista as Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Elected Mayra Martinez as Vice-Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Equity Commissioner Walker as Chair of the External Committee
• Tabled decision on Commissioner Ramirez's status pending HR outreach
• Adopted proposed subcommittee workflow plan

Planning Commission

The Modesto Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a precise plan and vesting tentative subdivision map to divide a 4.98-acre parcel into 9 residential lots, and a request to rezone a property from R-1 to R-3. The commission will also elect its 2023 chair and vice chair, and appoint representatives to other city bodies. The agenda includes a consent item to continue remote teleconference meetings under AB 361.

• Public hearing: Precise Plan Approval for Precise Plan Area No. 6, Subarea A and TSM-22-003 (Miller-Aderholt) to subdivide 4.98 acres into 9 residential lots (min. 0.50 acres each)
• Public hearing: Rezone from Low-Density Residential R-1 to Medium-High-Density Residential R-3 (applicant Ulises Belmonte)
• Consent item: Resolution to continue remote teleconference meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Other business: Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Other business: Appointment of PC representatives to CH&CDC and BZA for 2023

The Planning Commission recommended a zoning change for two properties on Scenic Drive to allow medium-high-density residential use. The commission also elected its 2023 leadership and representatives for other city boards. A residential subdivision project was continued to a date uncertain.

• Recommended rezoning 1505 and 1513 Scenic Drive from R-1 to R-3 (6-0)
• Continued Precise Plan Area No. 6, Subarea A and TSM-22-003 subdivision to a date uncertain (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-01 to authorize remote teleconference meetings (6-0)
• Elected Omar Silva as Chairperson for 2023 (6-0)
• Elected Roger Shanks as Vice Chairperson for 2023 (6-0)
• Elected Jose Vazquez as representative to CH&CDC (6-0)
• Re-elected Amin Vohra as representative to BZA (6-0)
• Approved motion to City Council to recognize previous Commissioners with certificates (6-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will hear progress updates on airport projects, discuss economic development, VOR/weather cams, and additional K-rail. They will also consider approving minutes from the November 2022 meeting and elect a vice chair.

• Approve minutes of November 17, 2022 meeting and elect vice chair
• Airport projects progress update
• Discussion on VOR/weather cams
• Discussion on additional K-rail

The committee approved the minutes from November 17, 2022, and elected Allan Ramsay to the position of Vice-Chair. The meeting included updates on FAA grant-funded projects, including LED lighting upgrades and the siting of a new air traffic control tower.

• Approved November 17, 2022 minutes
• Elected Allan Ramsay to Vice-Chair

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from September and December 2022. Staff provided updates on golf course maintenance, financial performance through November 2022, and the planned demolition of the Dryden clubhouse.

• Approved September 21, 2022 and December 16, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Tuolumne River Regional Park JPA Commission will consider several items, including whether to approve not rebuilding the fire-damaged American Legion Hall, changing park hours to dawn to dusk, and approving a mid-year budget adjustment. They will also receive updates on various park projects and elect a chair and vice chair for 2023.

• Approve not rebuilding American Legion Hall; insurance proceeds estimated at $1.7 million
• Change TRRP park hours from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. to dawn to dusk
• Approve mid-year budget adjustment including $100,000 transfer for insurance deductible
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Update on Legion Park Area temporary vehicle closure

The Commission decided that the American Legion Hall will not be rebuilt following a fire and demolition. They also approved changing Tuolumne River Regional Park hours to dawn to dusk and adopted a mid-year budget adjustment for fiscal year 2022-2023.

• Approved that the American Legion Hall not be rebuilt (3-0)
• Changed TRRP hours of operation to dawn to dusk (3-0)
• Approved mid-year operating budget adjustment for FY 2022-2023 (3-0)
• Accepted update on vehicle closures at Legion Park Area and A & B lots through March 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Alvarez as 2023 Chair (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Condit as 2023 Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 10, 2022 meeting (3-0)

Youth Commission

The Modesto Youth Commission will consider recommending the termination of Commissioner Carissa Nielson's appointment and request a new member appointment, forwarding to the City Council for approval. The agenda also includes updates on social media, the STANCOE Youth Summit, and workshops on initiatives like school visits, mental health, and fitness. The meeting will also review minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting and hear public comments.

• Consider recommending termination of Carissa Nielson's appointment
• Workshop review and discussion on 2022-2023 initiatives (school visits, mental health, fitness, etc.)
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2022 meeting
• Update on STANCOE Youth Improvement & Youth Summit
• Legal releases for commissioners

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Modesto Planning Commission's regular meeting on January 9, 2023. No specific projects, hearings, or decisions are listed; the agenda contains only standard meeting logistics, accessibility notices, and public comment instructions. The next meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2023.

• Meeting location: Basement Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto
• Agenda copies available at Stanislaus Library and Planning Division office
• ADA accommodation contact: Planning Commission Secretary (209) 577-5267
• Next meeting: January 23, 2023, 6:00 pm

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee meeting scheduled for January 5, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only cancellation notice and standard administrative information, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for January 5, 2023
• Agenda posted on 12/21/2022 at 2:00 P.M.