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AGENDA
City of Modesto
SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE / COUNCIL
WORKSHOP
Room 2001-40 Del Puerto Room
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Thursday, March 02, 2023 at 3:30 PM
Roll Call: Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chair
Chris Ricci, Vice-Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consider interviewing and recommending the appointment for one vacancy on the City of Modesto Planning Commission and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Motion to interview and recommend the appointment for one vacancy on the City of Modesto Planning Commission and forwarding to Council for approval.
CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5267, [email protected]
ADJOURNMENT
Posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 on the bulletin board at Tenth Street Place on at by
date time signature
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CITY OF MODESTO
COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:
March 2, 2023
Date: February 1, 2023
TO: Appointments Committee
Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chair
Chris Ricci, Vice Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Jessica Hill, Interim Director of Community and Economic Development SUBJECT: Interview and Recommend Appointment to the Planning Commission CONTACT: Jessica Hill, Interim Director of Community and Economic Development [email protected] , 209-577-5267
DESCRIPTION:
Consider interviewing and recommending the appointment for one vacancy on the City of Modesto Planning Commission and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:
This action supports the City’s Strategic Commitment, “Build Community trust in City Government through Responsive, Transparent and Efficient Service Delivery. Goal I. Promote Trust and Engagement between the Community and the City”.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission is responsible for making decisions and recommendations regarding the development of the community. The Planning Commission has final authority regarding subdivision maps and parcel maps, certain zoning matters and development plans, and occasionally matters appealed either from the staff level or Board of Zoning Adjustment. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding annexations, rezonings, code amendments and most General Plan-related matters. Seven (7) members are appointed by the City Council for a 4-year term.
Section 11021 of the Charter of the City of Modesto authorizes the City Council to appoint members to various Boards and Commissions with the recommendation of the City’s Appointments Committee.
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Appointments Committee, March 2, 2023
Appointment to the Planning Commission
DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Carmen Morad second term will be coming to an end on January 1, 2023, leaving a vacancy on the Planning Commission. This vacancy is to be filled by a prospective candidate, subject to interviews by the Appointments Committee, as required by Council policy, and final approval by the City Council.
The City received four applications for the Planning Commission prior to the December Appointments Committee. These applications are attached for the Appointments Committee to review and interview.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no impact to the action.
RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
Staff Recommendations:
Motion to interview and recommend the appointment for one vacancy on the City of Modesto Planning Commission and forwarding to Council for approval.
Approved by:
Jessica Hill,
Interim Director of Community and Economic
Development
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Planning Commission Applications
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1 Dana Sanchez
From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 8:38 AM
To: Kathy Espinoza; Amber Dick
Subject: Online Form Submission #33906 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
Title II Compliance
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website.
Apply To: Planning Commission
First Name Gordon
Last Name Berg
Address
City Modesto
State California
Zip Code 95355
Home Phone
Work Phone
Email Address
Occupation CIVIL ENGINEER
Employer / Business
Business Address
City Modesto
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2 State California
Zip Code 95355
Education
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Qualifications:
Are you a Modesto
resident?
Yes
If yes, what was the date of
residency?
Registered Voter
Requirement
I understand that I must be a registered voter in the City of Modesto to apply for this committee or commission.
Are you a registered voter
in the City of Modesto?
Yes
Are you a registered voter
in Stanislaus County?
Yes
Are you now or have you
ever been employed by the
City of Modesto?
No
Inclusive dates: Field not completed.
Do you have relatives or a
member of your household
who are employed by the
City of Modesto, or who are
currently serving on the City
Council, or who are Board
members or
Commissioners?
No
List relevant employment,
training, and experience,
certificates of training,
licenses, and professional
registration.
FORMER GENERAL CONTRATOR- A AND B LICENSE.
ROAD AND BRIDGES, FORMER REALTOR,
REMODLED MC HENRY MASION, MANY CITY OF
MODESTO PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS,
How did you learn about
the board for which you are
applying?
Other (Please specify)
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3 Describe your involvement
in community activities and
civic organizations. (Do not
list partisan political
parties.)
HOSPICE, ROTARY, MASONIC LODGE 206,
What is it about this
position that interests you?
GENERAL FUTURE FOR ,MODESTO CHANGES
What qualities, experience,
and expertise would you
bring to it?
LOCAL RESIDENT 55 YRS (MANY CHANGES)
ENGINEERING AND PLANNING BACKGROUND, WORK
WELL WITH PEOPLE,
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Demographics
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