Agenda packet — Appointments Committee, May 8, 2023

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AGENDA
City of Modesto

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Monday, May 08, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Roll Call: Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chair
Chris Ricci, Vice-Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
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Consent

1. Consider recommending the reappointments of Brock Wiley, Alan Falconer and Carrie Miller to the Entertainment Commission for a second term with term expirations of April 30, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending the reappointments of Brock Wiley, Alan Falconer and Carrie Miller to the Entertainment Commission for a second term with term expirations of April 30, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval.

CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5321, jhill@modesto
Consent

2. Consider the reappointments of Theodore Mills, Randy Clark, James Aja, Mike Rego, and Jane Manley to the Measure L Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission for a second and final four-year term with term expirations of June 30, 2025; and the reappointments of Michael Moradian and Patricia Gillum to the Measure L Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission for a second and final four-year term with term expirations of June 30, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source:

Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending the reappointments of Theodore Mills, Randy Clark, James Aja, Mike Rego, and Jane Manley to the Measure L Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission for a second and final four-year term from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025; and the reappointments of Michael Moradian and Patricia Gillum to the Measure L Citizen’s Transportation Sales - 4 -
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Tax Commission for a second and final four-year term from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval.

CED; Toby Wells, 209-571-5542, [email protected]
Consent

3. Consider recommending the appointment of Equity Commissioner Lindsey Bird to the Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee for a two-year term with a term expiration of May 31, 2025 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending the appointment of Equity Commissioner Lindsey Bird to the Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee for a twoyear term with a term expiration of May 31, 2025 and forwarding to Council for approval.

HUMAN RESOURCES; Christina Alger, 209-571-5126, [email protected]

NEW BUSINESS

4. Consider recommending the appointment for one vacancy to the City of Modesto Board of Building Appeals for a four-year term with a term expiration of January 1, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)  Motion recommending the appointment for one vacancy to the City of Modesto Board of Building Appeals for a four-year term with a term expiration of January 1, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval.

CED; Oscar Diaz, 209-577-5232, [email protected]

ADJOURNMENT
Posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 on the bulletin board at Tenth Street Place on at by
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CITY OF MODESTO

COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

May 8, 2023
Date: April 17, 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: Reappoint Brock Wiley, Alan Falconer and Carrie Miller to the Entertainment Commission
CONTACT: Jessica Hill, Interim Director of Community and Economic Development [email protected], 209-577-5321
DESCRIPTION:

Consider recommending the reappointments of Brock Wiley, Alan Falconer and Carrie Miller to the Entertainment Commission for a second term with term expirations of April 30, 2027 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 Entertainment Commission is responsible for overseeing the entertainment permit process, including dance and processing of special event requests within the City of Modesto. The Entertainment Commission’s purpose is to encourage the development of new entertainment businesses as well as assist the organizers and operators to plan and coordinate City services for major events. This will allow the business or event to flourish while meeting the City’s public health, safety and welfare needs.

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.

DISCUSSION:
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The Entertainment Commission is comprised of seven members and two alternates. The member composition for the Entertainment Commission is: one Business Permit Holder, one Non-profit/special event permit holder, one Board of Directors member of an Economic or Tourist Organization that promotes Modesto, three Citizen at Large, one event planning or marketing specialist, and two alternative Citizen at Large.

Due to COVID, the committee took a hiatus, and staff is reaching out to members to ensure they are still willing to sit on the committee, and if they would like to be reappointed. Staff expects for meetings to resume in July 2023 with a full committee.

Brock Wiley is currently serving as a Citizen at Large. Mr. Wiley was appointed by City Council for his first term on May 22, 2019, by Resolution No. 2019-273, and his first term expired on June 30, 2021. Mr. Wiley has attended five (5) meetings out of nine (9) regularly scheduled committee meetings
Alan Falconer is currently serving as a Non-Permit Holder. Mr. Falconer was appointed by City Council for his first term on May 22, 2019, by Resolution No. 2019-273, and his first term expired on June 30, 2022. Mr. Falconer has attended seven (7) meetings out of nine (9) regularly scheduled committee meetings
Carrie Miller is currently serving as an Alternate Non-Permit Holder. Ms. Miller was appointed by City Council for her first term on May 22, 2019, by Resolution No. 2019-273, and her first term expired on June 30, 2021. Ms. Miller has attended eight (8) meetings out of nine (9) regularly scheduled committee meetings
Each member of the Entertainment Commission are eligible to serve two (2) consecutive four year terms.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal Impact related to this action
RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion recommending the reappointments of Brock Wiley, Alan Falconer and Carrie Miller to the Entertainment Commission for a second term with term expirations of April 30, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

Jessica Hill, Interim Director of Community and
Economic Development
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
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Attachments:

1. Entertainment Commission Ordinance No. 3492-C.S.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3492-C.S.

ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 4 OF CWTER I OF
TITLE 4 OF THE MODESTO MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO ENTERTAINMENT
WHEREAS, the Council of the City ofhlodesto recognizes and values the variety of entertainment and entertainment venues that exist in the City which provide a rich and diverse cultural experience for he residents of the City as well as visitors to the City, and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that entertainment establishments are a key component of a well-rounded and vibrant community and are an important part of the local economy, and
WHEREAS, entertainment establishments have a need to be regulated in order to protect the community from excess noise generation, disorderly conduct by patrons, and the attendant adverse health, safety and welfare of the surrounding business and residential communities, and
WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this Article to encourage the development of new entertainment businesses and to regulate entertainment establishments to maintain the public health, safety and welfare of the City, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the irnposi tion of conditions tailored to fie particular estabIishment will allow the business or event to flourish while meeting the City's public health, safety and welfare needs. This approach also would avoid placing unnecessary conditions on existing establishments or organizations with a history of compliance with the City laws and requirements.

The Council of the City of Modesto does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF CODE. Article 4 of Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the Modesto Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

ARTICLE 4. ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 4- 1.40 1 . DEFINITIONS.

For the purpose of this Article, the following words and phrases shall mean and include:

Ordinance No. 3492-C.S,
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"ABC License" means the license issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
"Police Chief' means the Police Chief of the City of Modesto, or his or her designee.
"City" means the City of Modesto.
"City Manager" means the City Manager of the City of Modesto, or his or her designee.
"Dance and Dancing" means moverrlent of the human body, accompanied by music or rhythm.
"Entertainment" or "Entertainment EstabIishment" means any single event, a series of events, or an ongoing activity or business, occurring alone or as part of another business, to which the public is invited or aIIowed to watch, listen, or participate or that is conducted for the purposes of holding the attention of, gaining the attention of or diverting or amusing guests or patrons, and that is not exempted by this Article, including, but not limited to:
(1) Presentations by single or multiple performers, such as hypnotists, mimes, comedians; musical song or dance acts, plays, concerts, any type of contest; sporting events, exhibitions, carnival, rodeo or circus acts, demonstrations of talent, shows, reviews and any other such activity which may be attended by members of the public; (2) Dancing to live or recorded music.
"Entertainment Commission" and "Commission" means the Modesto Entertainment Commission, and includes, where appropriate, the Permit Administrators and other staff designated by the City Manager to perform the functions of the Commission specified by this Article. the Modesto Municipal Code, or other applicable law.
"Operations Plan" means a plan that (i) provides the number of patrons anticipated to attend the event and the number of security guards , [iil plans on how to secure a perimeter around the establishment that will prevent injury to persons andlor damage to property, (iii) provides for the orderly disbursement of persons and traffic from the Entertainment Ordinance No. 3492-C.S.

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Establishment or Special Event, (iv) the idcntj ty of the manager or managers who shall be on the premises during any hours of operation, and (v) the amount of parking, both on-site and off-site, to be provided. The Entertainment Commission, in consultation with the appropriate City departments, such as, Police and Fire, shall develop rules and regulations implementing this Ordinance.

Ii) "Operator" means any person operating an Entertainment Establishment in the City of hfodesto, either directly or indirectly, including, but not limited to, the owner or proprietor of such premises, lessee, sublessee, mortgagee in possession, permittee or any other person operating such place of entertainment or amusement.
"Permit" means a conditional authorization from the City to own, conduct, operate, maintain, or participate therein, an Entertainment Establishment. (k) ''Permittee" means a person, persons, or business entity that has been issued a permit as provided in this Article.
(1) "Permit Administrator" means the Permit Administrator who serves as staff to the Modesto Entertainment Commission, as appointed by the City Manager.
(m) "Person" means any person, individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, joint stock company, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, trustee, syndicate or any other group or combination acting as a unit excepting the United States of America, the State of California, and any political subdivision of either thereof.
(n) "Public Dance" means any dance to which members of the public may gain admittance under any of the following circumstances:
(1) Paymentofanytypeoffee,dues,orchargeforadmission
whatsoever, whether collected in advance of the event at which dancing is conducted or whether collected during said event; (2) Payment for entrance or attendance at an event at which dancing is conducted by purchase of tickets, dues, fees, or other admission devices:

Ordinance No. 3492-C.S.

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(3) Dances conducted or given in connection with the sale of food or beverages in restaurants, bars, cafes, or hotel dining rooms to which the general public is admitted;
(4) Dances conducted in connection with the provision of other amusement or entertainment for profit.
"Public Dance" also includes, but is not limited to, the presentation of prerecorded or live music, whether advertised or referred to as a dance, concert, festival, "battle of the bands" or any other presentation or event involving public dancing conducted or operated by the management of a hotel, restaurant, bar or cafe, or any agent, employee, representative or concessionaire of such person or entity. "Public Dance" does not include on stage-live performances where patrons ate not dancing.
(o) "Public Dance Halt'' means a room, ballroom, patio, garden, space, area, premises or place which is part of a permanent building, structure or installation designed, maintained or operated for dancing or with an improved surface suitable for dancing, including, but not limited to, such areas located in a hotel, restaurant, bar or cafe.
(p) "Reasonable efforts" means the provision of an adequate number of licensed security personnel, the adoption and posting of operating policies that are consistent with the requirements of this Article and the permit and the adherence to those policies, the documented training of employees in the carrying out of the establishment operating policies, notifying the police of apparent criminal activity, and the taking of all additional measures, consistent with sound business judgment, necessary to accomplish the required result.
(Q) L'Responsible Person" means the officers, managers, or members with a right of possession or use of the establishment, that are responsible for the management of business, special event, activity or gothering. (r) "Special event" means an anticipated gathering of persons on or adjacent to public property or roadways that is likely to require police services, fire sen7ices, toilet facilities, traffic control, exclusive of residential traffic control, tho availability of potable water or other City services to protect the health, safety and welfare of participants, neighbors or other persons likely to be affected by the event. including but not limited to spontaneous gatherings on Halloween, Fat Tuesday, X Fest, St. Patrick's Day md New Year's Eve, and where all of the following circumstances exist:

Ordinance No. 3492-C.S.

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(I) Entertainment will only be offered for a limited period of time, not to exceed five (5) days;
(2j The entertainment is not a recurring or regularly scheduled event or celebration.

If a business that currently holds an Entertainment Estabtishrnent Permit wants to conduct an event outside the four walls of their establishment, then they must secure a Special Event permit.
(s) "Theater" means any establishment where regular sporting events, concerts, motion picture screenings or theatrical performances are given, usuaiiy on a stage, and usually with ascending row seating or some arrangement of permanent seating.
4-1.402. ESTABLISHMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION;
QUALIFICATIONS.
(a) Establishment of Commission. There is hereby established the Modesto Entertainment Commission consisting of seven (7) members. (b) Appointment of Commissioners. Appointment of the members of the Commission shall be made by the City Council upon recommendation by the City Council Safety and Communities Committee. The Commission members shall be subject to removal by resolution of the Council if adopted by at least four (4) City Council member votes. (c) Terms of Commissioners. For purposes of staggering the terms of the commissioners, the initial appointments shall have terms as follows: three (3) commissioners shall have initial terms of four (4) years, two (2) commissioners shall have initial terns of three (3) years, and two (2) commissioners shall have initial terms of two (2) years. All terms of the initial appointees to the Commission shall be deemed to commence upon the same date, which shall be the date upon which the last of the seven (7) initial appointees assumes office. Thereaffer, all appointments and reappointments shall be for a term of four (4) years.
(d) Chairperson. The Commission shall elect annually a chairperson who will serve for a tenn of one ( 1) year. The Commission may reappoint the chairperson to serve additional terms. The chairperson may call special meetings, instruct City staff to undertake all steps necessary or appropriate Ordinance No, 3492-C.S.

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for the Commission to issue, deny, condition, suspend, revoke and transfer entertainment-related permits in a timely manner, and to perform such other duties as may be set forth in the by-laws of the Commission. 4-1.403. POWRS AND DUTIES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT
COMMISSION.

The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) Accept, review, gather information regarding, and conduct hearings upon applications for entertainment establishment permits, and special event permits, md rule upon and issue, deny, condition, suspend, modify, revoke or transfer these permits in accordance with applicable laws and regulations set forth in this Article. The Commission may authorize the Permit Administrator to rule upon applications and issue, deny, condition, transfer or modify specified types of entertainment permits deemed by the Commission to be routine and unli ke1y to pose significant negative impacts on persons in the vicinity of the event or establishment for which the permit is sought, provided that any City department with an interest in the permit or person having a right to appeal to the City Council, as set forth in Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Modesto Municipal Code may, in writing, (i) request that the permit application be heard in the first instance by the Commission, or (ii) request reconsideration by the Commission of the Permit Administrator's decision. If the Commission grants a request for reconsideration, it may hear the matter de novo, or may limit its review to the administrative record that was before the Permit Administrator at the time of his or her decision. If the Permit Administrator ruies on a completed application, the decision must be presented to the Commission as a consent item.
(b) Impose reasonable conditions upon the issuance or renewal of entertainment establishment permits and special event permits consistent with the applicable rules, laws and regulations.
(c) Suspend, revoke or withdraw entertainment establishment permits and special event permits in accordance with the laws and regulations governing such permits.
(d) Conduct an appeal hearing of fines or penalties imposed and may affirm, modify, or suspend the imposition of such fines and penalties. (e) Coordinate with all relevant City departments for the conduct of my inspection or investigation necessary or appropriate for the full and fair 6 Ordinance No. 3492-C.S.

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CITY OF MODESTO

COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

May 8, 2023
Date: April 27, 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: Measure L Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission Reappointments CONTACT: Toby Wells, City Engineer, [email protected], 209-571-5542 DESCRIPTION:

Consider the reappointments of Theodore Mills, Randy Clark, James Aja, Mike Rego, and Jane Manley to the Measure L Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission for a second and final four-year term with term expirations of June 30, 2025; and the reappointments of Michael Moradian and Patricia Gillum to the Measure L Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission for a second and final four-year term with term expirations of June 30, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

The recommended action supports the City’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Service and Delivery Goals and Strategies – Goal I: “Promote trust and engagement between the community and the City.”
BACKGROUND:

Section 1102 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. The purpose of the Measure L Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission is to provide oversight of the collection and spending of tax revenue generated by Measure L (Ordinance No. 3656-C.S.).

Pursuant to Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission Ordinance 3656-C.S. and adopted Bylaws, the Commission shall consist of eleven (11) qualified city residents. Strong consideration shall be given to composing the Commission of:
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 1 member from any bona fide association representing business,  1 member from a large business located in the City,
 1 member from a small business located in the City,
 2 members from a bona fide labor union with members residing in the City,  1 member from a former Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury who has served in that role within the previous 5 years of his or her appointment.

On April 11, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-169 adopting the Bylaws for the Measure L Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission. The adopted Bylaws provide the terms of office and allow for the reappointment for up to two terms.

DISCUSSION:

Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission has several seats open for reappointment and/or new appointments. A summary of the current filled and vacant seats, by representation, is listed and explained below:

Seat Representing Status
1 Local Taxpayer's Association Incumbent Seeking Reappointment 2 Local Taxpayer's Association Vacant
3 Local Nonpartisan Political Organization Incumbent Seeking Reappointment 4 Modesto Neighborhood Association Incumbent Seeking Reappointment 5 Modesto Neighborhood Association Incumbent Seeking Reappointment 6 Association Representing Business Incumbent Seeking Reappointment 7 Large Business Vacant
8 Small Business Incumbent Seeking Reappointment
9 Labor Union Incumbent Seeking Reappointment
10 Labor Union Vacant
11 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury Vacant
Reappointments: Five incumbents, Theodore Mills - Modesto Neighborhood Association representative, Randy Clark – Association Representing Business, James Aja – Labor Union representative, Mike Rego – Local Taxpayer’s Association representative, and Jane Manley – Local Nonpartisan Political Organization representative desire to serve a second and final fouryear term. All incumbents have attended all scheduled meetings from 2017 to 2023. Pending recommendation by the Appointments Committee and approval by Council, each will serve their final four-year term retroactive from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025, due to the delay in the passage of the Measure L bylaws.

Two incumbents, Michael Moradian – Modesto Neighborhood Association representative and Patricia Gillum – Small Business representative desire to serve a second and final four-year term. Both incumbents have attended all scheduled meetings from 2019 to 2023. Pending recommendation by the Appointments Committee and approval by Council, each will serve their final four-year term from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027.

End of Term: By Resolution 2019-465, Council appointed Richard Rodman, serving as Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury representative to a four-year term. Mr. Rodman will not be seeking a second and final four-year term. His departure creates one vacancy. #2..
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Vacancies: Rodman’s end of term leaves the Stanislaus County Grand Jury seat vacant. This is in addition to, the vacancy of one Local Tax Payer’s Association, Large Business, and one Labor Union, for a total of 4 vacancies.

Staff has initiated the recruitment process to fill the vacancies and will return in the near future for appointments.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion recommending the reappointments of Theodore Mills, Randy Clark, James Aja, Mike Rego, and Jane Manley to the Measure L Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission for a second and final four-year term from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025; and the reappointments of Michael Moradian and Patricia Gillum to the Measure L Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission for a second and final four-year term from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

Jessica Hill, Interim Director of Community and
Economic Development
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Bylaws
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Exhibit A

CITIZENS' TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX COMMISSION
BYLAWS
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Article I. Definitions
Section 1.01 The City Council established a Commission known and designed as the Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission.

Section 1.02 As used in these Bylaws, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
(a) “Member” shall mean a member of the Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission.
(b) “Commission” shall mean the Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission.

Article II. Duties
Section 2.01 Pursuant to MMC 8-10.101(a):
“A Citizen’s Transportation Sales Tax Commission, hereinafter “Commission,” is hereby established for the purpose of providing oversight of the collection and spending of tax revenue from any local transportation sales tax. For purposes of this chapter, a “local transportation sales tax” is defined as a sales tax imposed on City residents for purposes of generating funds to specifically fund the City’s transportation plan; any local tax used to fund general services in the City is not a “local transportation sales tax.” The first such Commission shall be appointed by the Council no later than ninety (90) days from the effective date of the passage of any local dedicated tax imposed for transportation purposes. The Commission shall regularly meet and make recommendations to the Council to provide oversight of any transportation tax then in effect.” Section 2.02 Pursuant to MMC 8-10.101 (b):
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(2) Analyzing and commenting on any proposed items in the City budget that would lessen the City’s its commitment to road and street funding from sources of revenue other than any transportation sales tax then in effect;
(3) Reviewing any policies, standards or similar measures that the City uses to set priorities for where revenues from any transportation sales tax then in effect are to be spent; (4) Reviewing any proposals for the City to use bond or similar financing secured by revenues from any transportation sales tax then in effect;
(5) Reviewing any policies, standards or similar measures that the City uses to determine whether work funded by the tax shall be done “in-house” or through outside contracts; and,
(6) Reviewing any other matter the Council deems appropriate related to any local transportation sales tax. The Council shall appropriate adequate funds for the work of the Commission.” Article III. Membership of Commission
Section 3.01 Pursuant to MMC 8-10.102:
“The Commission shall consist of eleven (11) qualified electors residing within the City and shall be appointed by the City Council by resolution pursuant to the provisions below:
(a) Strong consideration shall be given to composing the Commission of:
(1) Two (2) members from any bona fide local taxpayer’s association with tax-exempt status under the relevant
provisions of the Internal Revenue Code;
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(2) One (1) member from any bona fide local nonpartisan political organization, with tax-exempt status under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code,
dedicated to encouraging informed and active
participation in government;
(3) Two (2) members from bona fide Modesto
Neighborhood Associations or organizations with
similar purposes with tax-exempt status under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(4) One (1) member from any bona fide association
representing business such as a chamber of commerce;
(5) One (1) member from a large business located in the City;
(6) One (1) member from a small business located in the City;
(7) Two (2) members from a bona fide labor union with
members residing in the City; and,
(8) One (1) member from a former Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury who has served in that role within the
previous five (5) years of his or her appointment.”
(b) No member of the Commission shall be a relative by blood or marriage within the second degree of the Mayor, a member of the Council, any Charter officer, or any department head or deputy department head.
(c) No member of the Commission shall be an employee of the City nor any bargaining unit for employees of the City, nor be a person who receives compensation from the City or from bargaining units of the City in any manner, including
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(d) No member of the Commission shall be a lobbyist or other person with business before the City that represents an economic interest in excess of the limit for material financial effect as established by state law.
(e) Members of the Commission shall serve without
compensation.
(f) One-half of the Commissioners for the Commission in 2017 shall be appointed to two year terms and one-half shall be appointed to four year terms. Thereafter, each Commissioner shall be appointed to a four year term unless the appointment is to fill a vacancy.

Section 3.02 All Members must complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) and AB 1234 ethics training by April 1 of each year and when assuming or leaving Commission membership.

Article IV. Terms of Office
No Commissioner shall serve more than two consecutive four year terms on the Commission.

Article V. Attendance at Meetings
Section 5.01 Timely attendance at meetings is expected and necessary to carry out the mission of the Commission. It shall be the responsibility of each Member to know the dates and times of all Commission meetings. If a Member knows he or she will not be able to attend a regularly scheduled meeting, it shall be his or her responsibility to notice the Commission Secretary at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting, in order for the absence to be recorded as an excused absence.

Section 5.02 The minutes of each meeting will list those Members in attendance, those who are excused and those who are unexcused.
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Article VI. Officers and Their Duties
Section 6.01 The Commission shall elect from among its membership a Chairperson, and a Vice Chairperson. The term of office shall be one year.

Section 6.02 All officers shall exercise all privileges of membership, including the making of motions, seconding and debate.

Section 6.03 The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings, shall appoint, with the consent of the Commission, all ad-hoc Commissions, and shall ensure that the bylaws, rules and regulations as adopted by the Commission are properly enforced.

Section 6.04 The Vice Chairperson shall assist the Chairperson in his/her duties and in the absence of the Chairperson shall perform all duties usually performed by the Chairperson.

Section 6.05 The Commission Secretary shall be a City staff member, appointed by the Community & Economic Development Department, to serve as secretary to the Commission. The Commission Secretary shall keep a record of the minutes of all Commission meetings and such other duties as are usually performed by a secretary. An audio recording shall be made at all meetings, retained pursuant to the City’s record retention policies, and shall be made available to all Commissioners by request.

Article VII. Meetings
Section 7.01 Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held not less than at least quarterly, at Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street Modesto, California.

Section 7.02 Special meetings shall be called by the Chairperson as necessary, in consultation and coordination with the Commission Secretary.

Section 7.03 Meetings may be cancelled by agreement of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson in coordination with the Commission Secretary.

Section 7.04 Notices of all meetings, including agendas, shall be given to all Members of the Commission, to the City Clerk, to the City Manager, and to all others as provided by law.
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Section 7.05 All meeting agendas will be posted at Tenth Street Place.

Section 7.06 All meetings shall comply with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.

Section 7.07 A quorum is necessary for the Commission to transact any business. A quorum is six (6) members.

Section 7.08 All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public and shall be held at a public facility, which is accessible in accordance with the regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Article VIII. Order of Proceedings
Section 8.01 The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure shall be the guide for the parliamentary procedures in the conduct of Commission meetings.

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Article IX. Amendments
Section 9.01 The Bylaws and any future amendments shall be subject to the approval of the City Council and shall not and are not intended to go beyond any of the powers and duties given to the Commission by the City Council nor contradict MMC 8-10. 2981909.4
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CITY OF MODESTO

COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

May 8, 2023
Date: April 27, 2023
TO: Appointments Committee
Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chair
Chris Ricci, Vice Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Christina Alger, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Appointment of Equity Commissioner Lindsey Bird to the Citizens Housing & Community Development Committee (CH&CDC).

CONTACT: Christina Alger, Director of Human Resources
[email protected], 209-571-5126
DESCRIPTION:

Consider recommending the appointment of Equity Commissioner Lindsey Bird to the Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee for a two-year term with a term expiration of May 31, 2025 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable).

STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

BACKGROUND:

The Citizens Housing and Community Development (CH&CDC) Committee provides overall review of the City’s Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds. The committee makes funding recommendations to the Modesto City Council regarding HUD Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant and Home Investment Partnership Grant programs.

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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Appoint Equity Commissioner Lindsey Bird to Citizens Housing and Community Development Committee

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DISCUSSION:

The CH&CDC consists of eleven (11) qualified persons comprised of two Council members, City Planning Commission Representative, Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee Representative, six citizens at large and one Human Relations Committee Representative from the former Equal Opportunity/Disability Commission, which was retitled to the Equity Commission on January 25, 2022, by Resolution 2022-051. This commission acts on behalf of the Human Relations Committee as prescribed in the Charter.

Ms. Bird was appointed to the Equity Commission by the City Council for her first term on October 11, 2022, by Resolution No. 2022-409 and is set to expire on October 31, 2026. Ms.

Bird has missed two (2) out of six (6) regularly scheduled committee meetings; one of which was an approved absence. On January 23, 2023, the Equity Commission voted to approve Equity Commissioner Bird to the CH&CDC for a term of two years.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal Impact related to this action
RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion recommending the appointment of Equity Commissioner Lindsey Bird to the Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee for a two-year term with a term expiration of May 31, 2025 and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

Christina Alger, Director of Human Resources
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:

1. CH&CDC Bylaws

2. DEI Resolution 2022-051

3. RESO 2022-409

4. Rules of Procedure Equity Commission.
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CITIZENS' HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
BYLAWS
(Amended: November 24, 2015, Resolution No. 2015-457)
Article I. Definitions
Section 1.01 There is a Committee created to be known and designed as the Citizens’ Housing and Community Development Committee.

Section 1.02 As used in these Bylaws, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
(a) “Member” shall mean a member of the Citizen’s Housing & Community Development Committee.
(b) “Citizens’ Housing & Community Development Committee” and “Committee” shall mean the Citizens’ Housing & Community Development Committee.

Article II. Objectives
Section 2.01 The Committee shall be responsible for providing overall review of the City of Modesto’s (City) housing programs and making policy and funding recommendations regarding the City’s housing and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) funded programs to the City Council.

Article III. Membership
Section 3.01 The Citizens’ Housing & Community Development Committee shall consist of eleven (11) qualified persons comprised of the following:

Seat Designation Term
Councilmember (appointed by the Mayor) 4 years
Councilmember (appointed by the Mayor) 4 years
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee Representative 4 years City Planning Commission Representative 4 years
Human Relations Committee Representative 4 years
Citizen-at-Large 4 years
Exhibit "A"
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Citizen-at-Large 4 years
Citizen-at-Large 4 years
Citizen-at-Large 4 years
Citizen-at-Large 4 years
Citizen-at-Large 4 years
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Section 3.02 The Members of the Committee shall reside within the City limits of the City at the time of appointment and must maintain residence within the City at all times during their service on the Committee.

Section 3.03 No Member of the Committee shall be an employee of the City, nor any bargaining unit for employees of the City, nor a person who receives compensation from the City.

Section 3.04 All appointments shall be made by the City’s Appointments Committee.

Section 3.05 No Member of the Committee shall be a relative, by blood marriage within the third degrees of the Mayor, Councilmember, Charter Officer or any department director or deputy department director.

Section 3.06 One Member of the Committee shall be appointed as an alternate to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee by the Committee Chairperson.

Section 3.07 All Members must complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) by April 1 of each year and when assuming or leaving Committee membership.

Article IV. Terms of Office
Section 4.01 Members may serve no more than two (2) terms.

Section 4.02 Full terms are four (4) years in duration.

Section 4.03 A partial term of two (2) or more years shall be considered a full term for purposes of Section 4.01.

Section 4.04 Full term appointments begin on January 1 and expire on December 31 four (4) years subsequent.

Section 4.05 Members may be reappointed after their initial term. Members serving two (2) consecutive terms may be reappointed after a break in service of twelve (12) months.
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Section 4.06 Members not eligible for reappointment may continue to serve until their successors are appointed. No member shall serve more than eight (8) consecutive years, with the exception of those who are serving until their successors are appointed.

Section 4.07 The Members of the Committee shall receive no compensation for the performance of their official duties.

Section 4.08 Appointments to fill vacancies on the Committee shall be handled in the same manner as original appointments. When a vacancy occurs during a term, the appointment to full such vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of the term.

Section 4.09 Members of the Committee may be removed by a majority vote of the City Council after a recommendation by the Committee Chairperson for the following reasons:
(a) Misconduct, inefficiency, or willful neglect in the performance of their duties providing the member is first provided in writing the reasons for such removal and gives the member the opportunity to be heard before the City Council in their own defense. (b) Refusal to resign from the Committee when no longer a resident of the City or when a conflict of interest exists.

Article V. Attendance at Meetings
Section 5.01 It shall be the responsibility of each Member to know the dates and times of all Committee meetings. If a Member knows he or she will not be able to attend a regularly scheduled meeting, it shall be his or her responsibility to notice the Committee Secretary at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting, in order for the absence to be recorded as an excused absence.

Section 5.02 The minutes of each meeting will list those Members in attendance, those who are excused and those who are unexcused.

Section 5.03 Timely attendance at meetings is expected and necessary to carry out the mission of the Committee. Three (3) or more consecutive unexcused absences are grounds for removal of a Member from the Committee by the City Council. #3..
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Article VI. Officers and Their Duties
Section 6.01 Officers shall consist of a Chairperson, as appointed by the Mayor, and a Vice-chairperson, elected by a majority vote of the members of the Committee. Officers shall serve a four-year term.

Section 6.02 All officers shall exercise all privileges of membership, including the making of motions, seconding and debate.

Section 6.03 The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings, shall appoint all ad-hoc committees, and shall ensure that the bylaws, rules and regulations as adopted by the Committee are properly enforced
Section 6.04 The Vice-chairperson shall assist the Chairperson in his/her duties and in the absence of the Chairperson shall perform all duties usually performed by the Chairperson.

Section 6.05 The Committee Secretary shall be a City staff member, appointed by the Community & Economic Development Department, to serve as secretary to the Committee. The Committee Secretary shall keep a record of the minutes of all Committee meetings and such other duties as are usually performed by a secretary.

Article VII. Meetings
Section 7.01 Special meetings shall be called by the Chairperson as necessary.

Section 7.02 Notices of all meetings, including agendas, shall be given to all Members of the Committee, to the City Clerk, to the City Manager, and to all others as provided by law. All such notices shall be furnished to the Committee in writing at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the time of such meeting.

Section 7.03 All meeting agendas will be posted at Tenth Street Place.

Section 7.04 All meetings shall comply with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.

Section 7.05 A quorum is necessary for the Committee to transact any business. A quorum shall be defined as a simple majority of active Committee members which is one-half of the active members plus one.
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Section 7.06 All meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public and shall be held at a public facility, which is accessible in accordance with the regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Article VIII. Order of Proceedings
Section 8.01 Sturgis’ Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure shall be the guide for the parliamentary procedures in the conduct of Committee meetings.

Section 8.02 The order of proceedings of all meetings shall be as follows, subject to majority vote of the members present:
(a) Roll Call
(b) Declaration of Conflict of Interest
(c) Public Comment Period
(d) Consent Items
(e) Old Business
(f) New Business
(g) Committee Comments & Reports
(h) Matters Too Late For the Agenda
(i) Adjournment
Section 8.03 Members of the public shall not speak unless recognized by the Chairperson and shall state their names before making any statement, which shall become a part of the public record. The Chairperson may remove any person who refuses to follow these rules or the decision of the Chairperson.

Article IX. Amendments
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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-051

RESOLUTION ADOPTING A DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Modesto’s Human Resources Department has taken a comprehensive look at various programs, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends bringing them all together under a single Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Program with multiple components, and WHEREAS, this approach represents the City of Modesto’s commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace and within the services and interactions with our community, and WHEREAS, the program provides direction to all employees on what we believe, how we behave, and what is expected.

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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-409

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS OF KWEI-CEE CHU,

LINDSEY BIRD, AND FALLON FERRIS TO THE EQUITY COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRATION OF OCTOBER 1, 2026
WHEREAS, the Affirmative Action Commission of the City of Modesto was established pursuant to the provisions of the Affirmative Action Program established by Modesto City Council Resolution No. 87-237 on April 7, 1987; and WHEREAS, with the passage of Proposition 209, the City reviewed its employment policies, affirmative action policies and other relevant policies and procedures and amended them as necessary to comply with Proposition 209; and WHEREAS, as part of the compliance effort, the Commission retitled from the Affirmative Action Commission to Equal Opportunity and Disability Commission by Resolution No. 98-134; and
WHEREAS, with the creation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program which includes Equal Opportunity and Disability accessibility; and WHEREAS, City staff retitled and repurposed the Equal Opportunity/Disability Commission to the Equity Commission and amended Article II Duties by Resolution No. 2022-054; and
WHEREAS, the Equity Commission is established to advise on matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
WHERAS, the Appointments Committee met on September 15, 2022 and recommended the appointments of Kwei-Cee Chu, Lindsey Bird, and Fallon Ferris to the Equity Commission.
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Amended by City Council 2/16/93
Amended by Commission 1/23/2012
Amended by City Council 1/25/22

RULES OF PROCEDURE
OF THE

EQUITY COMMISSION
OF THE

CITY OF MODESTO

ARTICLE I

ORGANIZATION
Section 1.1 Establishment. The Affirmative Action Commission of the City of Modesto is established pursuant to the provisions of the Affirmative Action Program established by Modesto City Council Resolution No. 87-237 on April 7, 1987. Pursuant to Council Resolution No. 98-134 on March 3, 1998, the name of the Commission changed to Equal Opportunity/Disability Commission, to more accurately reflect the mission of the Commission. With the passage of Proposition 209, the City reviewed its employment policies, affirmative action policies and other relevant policies and procedures and amended them as necessary to comply with Proposition 209. As part of the compliance effort, the Commission retiled from the Affirmative Action Commission to Equal Opportunity and Disability Commission. In an effort to meet the needs of the community and workforce, the Commission has reviewed its mission. To better align with the goals of the City, the City Council retitled from the Equal Opportunity and Disability Commission to the Equity Commission.

ARTICLE II
DUTIES
Section 2.1 Duties. The duties of the Equity Commission are:

A. To advise the City Manager and the City Council in matters that relate to equity and inclusion, equal opportunity and disability related issues.

B. To formulate and recommend policy to the City Council and City Manger in matters that pertain to equity and inclusion, equal opportunity and disability related issues, to include workforce and services provided to the community.

C. To review the practices and procedures of the City of Modesto in all matters that relate to equity and inclusion, equal opportunity and disability, to include workforce and services provided to the community.

D. To monitor the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan which strives to obtain a City work force which reflects the labor force within the City and Stanislaus County.
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Amended by City Council 1/25/22
E. To continually review the accomplishments of the City of Modesto in meeting its equity and inclusion goals.

F. To be updated statistically on complaints and grievances in regard to equal employment opportunity, equity and inclusion, and disability submitted to the City of Modesto.

ARTICLE III

MEETINGS
Sections 3.1 Regular Meetings. A regular meeting of the Commission shall be held at 5:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each calendar month, except for January and February when meetings will be held on the fourth Monday due to observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President's Day.

Section 3.2 Special Meetings. A special meeting may be called at any time by the Chair of the Commission or upon the written request of three (3) members of the Commission. Whenever a special meeting shall be called, written notice of such meeting shall be made in accordance with Section 3.6 hereof.

Section 3.3 Place of Meetings. Meetings shall be held at the location designated in the agenda for the meeting.

Section 3.4 Meetings to be Public. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public, except where closed sessions may be held by law and as deemed necessary by the Commission.

Section 3.5 Attendance. Regular attendance at all meetings of the Commission is required of all members to enable the Commission to discharge its duties. If a member is absent from three (3) meetings of the Commission consecutively, without securing the permission of the Commission, expressed in its official minutes, the Commission may recommend the City Council request the resignation from the Commission of any such member. The Secretary shall report to the Commission when a Commissioner has accrued 4 (four) absences during the calendar year (January – December) for consideration of the Commission.

Section 3.6 Agenda. In order to facilitate the orderly conduct of the business of the Commission:

A. The secretary shall arrange a list of the matters to be considered by the Commission at its next meeting in accordance with the order of business.

The agenda and all other reports and other supplemental material shall be delivered (electronic, postal, or other means as needed to each member of the Commission prior to the Commission meeting at which they are to be considered as far as possible in advance of the meeting as time will permit.

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Amended by Commission 1/23/2012
Amended by City Council 1/25/22
be posted in a place freely accessible to the public at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Copies will also be mailed to each person or organization affected by an item on the agenda or requesting notice in writing, each local newspaper of general circulation, and radio or television stations requesting notice in writing.

B. Interested persons in the audience may make presentations to the Commission on agendized items and under the Oral Communication item.

Matters presented under this item cannot be discussed nor acted upon by the Commission at that meeting. Members of the Commission and staff may present items under Matters Too Late for the Agenda,

1. upon determination by a majority of the Commissioners present that an emergency exists; or

2. when the need to take action on the matter arose subsequent to the publishing of the agenda by a two-thirds vote of the Commission, or

3. if less than two-thirds of the members are present, by a unanimous vote of those present.

With the unanimous consent of the members of the Commission present at the meeting, matters may be taken up out of order.

C. The agenda shall specify the time and place of the meeting and a brief description of each item of business to be transacted.

D. The agenda shall be posted in public places as required by law.

Section 3.7 Order of Business. The order of business shall be:

A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
Consideration of Absences
C. Introduction of Guests
D. Approval of Minutes
E. Oral Communications.

F. Reports
Committees
Staff
F. Unfinished Business.

G. New Business.

H. Written Communications.

I. Matters Too Late for the Agenda.

J. Adjournment.

Section 3.8 Reading the Minutes. Unless the reading of the minutes of the Commission meeting is requested by a member of the Commission, such minutes may be approved without reading if the secretary has previously furnished each member of the Commission with a copy thereof.
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Amended by Commission 1/23/2012
Amended by City Council 1/25/22
Section 3.9 Method of Action. All decisions of the Commission shall be by motion.

Upon the request of any member, roll call vote shall be taken and recorded on any vote. Whenever a roll call vote of the Commission is in order, the names of the members shall be called in alphabetical order except that the name of the presiding officer shall be called last. The affirmative or negative vote of a majority of the entire membership of the Commission shall be necessary for it to take action.

ARTICLE IV
QUORUM
Section 4.1 Quorum. A majority of the appointed members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but fewer members than a quorum may adjourn from time to time.

If all members are absent from any meeting, the Secretary may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated time and place. If the Secretary does so, the Secretary shall cause a written notice of the adjournment to be given in the same manner as provided in Section 3.6.

ARTICLE V

ELECTED OFFICERS
Section 5.1 Chair and Vice Chair. The elected officers of the Commission shall be:

A Chair whose duties shall be to preside at all meetings and call special meetings; and
A Vice Chair, who shall, in the absence of the Chair, perform the duties of the Chair.

Section 5.2 Election of Officers. The Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission shall be elected annually at the regular meeting in January. Each officer is to hold office for no more than two terms consecutively.

Section 5.3 Interim Vacancies. If the Vice Chair of the Commission vacates that office prior to the end of his/her term, the Chair may appoint an interim Vice Chair for the remainder of the calendar year.

If the Chair of the Commission vacates that office prior to the end of his/her term, an interim Chair shall be elected by the Commission for the remainder of the calendar year.

ARTICLE VI

PROCEDURES, POWERS, DUTIES AND STAFF
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Amended by Commission 1/23/2012
Amended by City Council 1/25/22
Section 6.1 Authority. The provisions of the Charter, Municipal Code, and Personnel Rules of the City of Modesto, and these Rules of Procedure pertaining to procedures, powers, duties and staff of the Commission shall prevail in the order stated.

Section 6.2 Secretary. The City shall appoint a staff representative to serve as the Commission’s Secretary. The Secretary shall keep a written record of all business transacted by the Commission, notify Commission members of meetings, keep official records of the Commission, and perform such other duties as the Commission may require.

Section 6.3 Amendment of Rules of Procedure. These Rules of Procedure may be amended from time to time by motion adopted by an affirmative vote of a majority of the entire membership of the Commission.

ARTICLE VII

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Section 7.1 Sturgis Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure. Except as otherwise provided in these Rules of Procedure, all meetings of the Commission shall be conducted in accordance with the current edition of “Sturgis Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure.”

ARTICLE VIII

COMMITTEES
Section 8.1 Standing Committees. The standing committees of the Commission shall be the Community Outreach Committee, Disability Awareness Committee, Fair Housing Committee. Each Committee will be composed of 3 to 5 members of the Commission appointed by the Chair to serve until the next annual meeting of the Commission. Members appointed to fill vacancies on Committees shall serve for the unexpired terms of the members they replace.

Section 8.2 Special Committees. There shall be such special committees as the Commission may establish from time to time. The members of such special committees shall be appointed by the Chair of the Commission and shall serve for terms established by the Commission.

Section 8.3 Ex Officio Committee Member. The Chair of the Commission shall serve as an ex officio member of all Commission committees.
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CITY OF MODESTO

COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

May 8, 2023
Date: April 28, 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: Appointment to the Board of Building Appeals
CONTACT: Oscar Diaz, Chief Building Official
[email protected] , 209-577-5232
DESCRIPTION:

Consider recommending the appointment for one vacancy to the City of Modesto Board of Building Appeals for a four-year term with a term expiration of January 1, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

BACKGROUND:

The Board of Building Appeals’ primary responsibility is to hear appeals from any person questioning an order of the City’s Chief Building Official related to building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, dangerous building or housing codes. Additionally, the Board recommends changes to the building codes as appropriate. The members are appointed, to four-year terms with no limit to the number of terms they may serve.

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.

DISCUSSION:

Board Member Brad Wungluck’s second term ended on January 1, 2023, leaving a vacancy on the Board of Building Appeals. This vacancy is to be filled by a prospective candidate. We #4..
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currently have eight applications to fill the four year term with a term expiration of January 1, 2027.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact related to this action.

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion recommending the appointment for one vacancy to the City of Modesto Board of Building Appeals for a four-year term with a term expiration of January 1, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

Jessica Hill
Interim Director of Community and Economic
Development
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Application(s)
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Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
Apply To:

Airport Advisory Committee
Board of Building Appeals
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Citizens Housing & Community Development
Committee
Culture Commission
Disabled Access Appeals Board
Entertainment Commission
Equal Opportunity / Disability Commission
Golf Courses Advisory Committee
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee
Human Relations Commission
Landmark Preservation Commission
Planning Commission
Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory
Committee
Other (Please Specify)
If other, please specify:

First Name
Samuel
Last Name
Gonzalez
Address
2213 Prescott Road
City
Modesto
State
California
Zip Code
95350
Home Phone
2092879410
Work Phone
Print
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application - Submission #226 Date Submitted: 9/21/2016
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Email Address
[email protected]
Occupation
Warehouse
Employer / Business
Delta sierra beverage
Business Address
City
Modesto
State
California
Zip Code
95350
Education
Modesto Junior College
Qualifications:

Are you a Modesto resident?
Yes
No
If yes, what was the date of residency?
Are you a registered voter in the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
Are you a registered voter in Stanislaus County?
Yes
No
Are you now or have you ever been
employed by the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
If yes, in what capacity? Inclusive dates:
—
6/6/2010
mm/dd/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
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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? Yes
No
If yes, please explain:

List relevant employment, training, and experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration.

How did you learn about the board for which you are applying? Community Group
Newspaper
Place of Employment
Utility Bill Insert
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify:

Modestogov.com
Describe your involvement in community activities and civic organizations. (Do not list partisan political parties.) I've volunteered to Maddox Youth Center
What is it about this position that interests you?
Helping out the community in unity every type of person to become a whole in stead of being a one. I want the community to become united.

What qualities, experience, and expertise would you bring to it? I'm a sociology major at Modesto Junior College and my classes have taught me to become more involved and to become more social with the community.
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Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
Apply To:

First Name
Blaine
Last Name
Cox
Address
209 Poplar avenue
City
Modesto
State
California
Zip Code
95354
Home Phone
2095754127
Work Phone
2095754127
Print
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application - Submission #583 Date Submitted: 1/25/2017
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Email Address
[email protected]
Occupation
Attorney
Employer / Business
Herum\Crabtree\Suntag
Business Address
5757 Pacific Avenue
City
Stockton
State
ca
Zip Code
95207
Education
J.D. SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (2015) B.S. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION--UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA (2011)
Qualifications:

Are you a Modesto resident?
Yes
No
If yes, what was the date of residency?
Are you a registered voter in the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
Are you a registered voter in Stanislaus County?
Yes
No
Are you now or have you ever been
employed by the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
If yes, in what capacity? Inclusive dates:
—
11/5/1988
mm/dd/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
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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? Yes
No
If yes, please explain:

List relevant employment, training, and experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration.

LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA I HAVE OVER ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE PRACTICING IN

LAND USE LAW
How did you learn about the board for which you are applying? Community Group
Newspaper
Place of Employment
Utility Bill Insert
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify:

Describe your involvement in community activities and civic organizations. (Do not list partisan political parties.) THIS WOULD BE MY FIRST INVOLVEMENT.

What is it about this position that interests you?

I BELIEVE MODESTO HAS A LOT OF OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AND IMPROVE AS A COMMUNITY, BUT WE HAVE TO

DO A BETTER JOB AT RETAINING YOUNG TALENT RATHER THAN LOSING EDUCATED YOUNG INDIVIDUALS TO THE BAY AREA OR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THIS POSITION INTERESTS ME BECAUSE IT WOULD PROVIDE AN

OPPORTUNITY FOR ME TO GIVE BACK AND TO HOPEFULLY HELP TO MAKE THE CITY MORE APPEALING TO THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS THAT IT NEEDS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN. #4..
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What qualities, experience, and expertise would you bring to it? - 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE PRACTICING LAND USE LAW. - LEADERSHIP--I CURRENTLY SERVE AS THE COMMANDER OF A 110 SOLDIER INFANTRY COMPANY IN THE CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. #4..
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Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
Apply To:

Airport Advisory Committee
Board of Building Appeals
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Citizens Housing & Community Development
Committee
Citizens' Transportation Sales Tax Commission
Culture Commission
Disabled Access Appeals Board
Entertainment Commission
Equal Opportunity / Disability Commission
Golf Courses Advisory Committee
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee
Human Relations Commission
Landmark Preservation Commission
Planning Commission
Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory
Committee
Other (Please Specify)
If other, please specify:

First Name
Adis
Last Name
Bey
Address
2416 Southridge Dr
City
Modesto
State
CA
Zip Code
95350
Home Phone
209-229-2474
Work Phone
Print
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application - Submission #7400 Date Submitted: 2/12/2019
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Email Address
[email protected]
Occupation
Process Engineer / CNC Programmer
Employer / Business
Business Address
City State Zip Code
Education
Qualifications:

Are you a Modesto resident?
Yes
No
If yes, what was the date of residency?
Are you a registered voter in the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
Are you a registered voter in Stanislaus County?
Yes
No
Are you now or have you ever been
employed by the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
If yes, in what capacity? Inclusive dates:
—
10/15/2018
mm/dd/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
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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? Yes
No
If yes, please explain:

List relevant employment, training, and experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. -Certificate in Mastercam X8, 2017 Basic and Mastercam X8, 2017 Advanced, Sierra CAD/CAM, Inc., 2015-2016 -Diploma in Solar Sales and Marketing, Advanced Vocational Institute , Campbell, CA, 2013 -Certificate in Small Business Entrepreneur Program, Evergreen Valley College , San Jose, CA, 2013 -Fundamentals of Quality Standards, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, MOOC, 2015 -Diploma in Microeconomics Principles, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, MOOC, 2015 - Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Methods, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MOOC, 2014 -Introduction to Neuroscience and Neuromarketing, Copenhagen Business School, MOOC, 2014 -Product Development Process, Entrepreneurship, Stanford University School of Business, MOOC, 2014 -Certificate in Search Engine Optimization, Bing Ads Accredited Professional, Microsoft Inc., 2012 -Certificate in Google Adwords and Google Engage AdWords Certified, Google Inc., 2010 - Macroeconomics and Management, University of California, Berkeley, extension, 2002 -High school, Heinrich Boell Oberschule , Berlin, Germany -Various family business in Germany
How did you learn about the board for which you are applying? Community Group
Newspaper
Place of Employment
Utility Bill Insert
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify:
city councel meetings / city of Modesto website
Describe your involvement in community activities and civic organizations. (Do not list partisan political parties.) I participated in self sufficiency economic development, especially in refugee, immigrant communities. #4..
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What is it about this position that interests you?
It is great honor and civic duty to participate in place we live. It is great pride to help speak for the community and bring fresh, unbiased opinion for betterment of all.

What qualities, experience, and expertise would you bring to it? I come from diverse cultural background, lived on 3 continents and 4 countries, trough peace and war, wealth and struggles. I have business and engineering mind with human touch and strong sense of moral and social justice. I have extensive knowledge in manufacturing with business and sales experience. 18+ years manufacturing experience including Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, CNC programming, business development, management, engineering, process improvement and process control.
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Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
Apply To:

First Name
Margie
Last Name
Johnson
Address
118 I Street
City
Modesto
State
California
Zip Code
95351
Home Phone
1-209-447-7342
Work Phone
1-209-447-7342
Print
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application - Submission #11176 Date Submitted: 11/20/2019
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Email Address
[email protected]
Occupation
Disabled
Employer / Business
Business Address
City State Zip Code
Education
Qualifications:

Are you a Modesto resident?
Yes
No
If yes, what was the date of residency?
Are you a registered voter in the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
Are you a registered voter in Stanislaus County?
Yes
No
Are you now or have you ever been
employed by the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
If yes, in what capacity? Inclusive dates:
—
10/24/1981
mm/dd/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
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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? Yes
No
If yes, please explain:

List relevant employment, training, and experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration.

How did you learn about the board for which you are applying? Community Group
Newspaper
Place of Employment
Utility Bill Insert
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify:

Describe your involvement in community activities and civic organizations. (Do not list partisan political parties.) I go to mental health meetings, city council meetings, board of supervisor meetings.

What is it about this position that interests you?
Helping people in my community.

What qualities, experience, and expertise would you bring to it? I love working with people.
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Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
Apply To:

First Name
Lisa
Last Name
Lomas
Address
2813 Mars Hills Street
City
Modesto
State
Ca
Zip Code
95355
Home Phone
209-604-8583
Work Phone
Print
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application - Submission #14995 Date Submitted: 5/10/2020
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Email Address
[email protected]
Occupation
Employer / Business
Business Address
City State Zip Code
Education
Thomas Downey High School, Modesto Junior College, Brandman University Qualifications:

Are you a Modesto resident?
Yes
No
If yes, what was the date of residency?
Are you a registered voter in the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
Are you a registered voter in Stanislaus County?
Yes
No
Are you now or have you ever been
employed by the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
If yes, in what capacity? Inclusive dates:
—
10/11/1983
mm/dd/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
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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? Yes
No
If yes, please explain:

List relevant employment, training, and experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration.

Experience working with the public, 6+ years of Sylvan Union School District School Site Council, SUSD District Zoning Committee. CPR and First Aid certified.

How did you learn about the board for which you are applying? Community Group
Newspaper
Place of Employment
Utility Bill Insert
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify:

I searched the city website myself due to my interest in being involved in my community.

Describe your involvement in community activities and civic organizations. (Do not list partisan political parties.) I am involved in many education and sports organizations around Modesto.

What is it about this position that interests you?
As a lifelong Modesto resident I would like to be involved in my community that I am now raising my 3 children in.

What qualities, experience, and expertise would you bring to it? I am very open minded, willing to hear all facts, data and viewpoints on a subject. I have sat on other boards and committees in Modesto.
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Print
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application - Submission #15614 Date Submitted: 6/13/2020
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Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
Title II Compliance
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (â€œADAâ€) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (â€œFEHAâ€), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (â€œCityâ€) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the Cityâ €™s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website.

Apply To:

Adhoc
First Name
Basil
Last Name
Hernandez
Address
7109 Hillcrest Dr.

City
Modesto
State
CA
Zip Code
95356
Home Phone
2095672466
Work Phone
Email Address
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Occupation
Manager, Healthcare Consulting
Employer / Business
Mazars USA
Business Address
City
Sacramento
State
CA
Zip Code
Education
MBA
Qualifications:

Are you a Modesto resident?
Yes
No
If yes, what was the date of residency?
Are you a registered voter in the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
Are you a registered voter in Stanislaus County?
Yes
No
Are you now or have you ever been
employed by the City of Modesto?
Yes
No
If yes, in what capacity? Inclusive dates:
—
5/1/2013
mm/dd/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
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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? Yes
No
If yes, please explain:

List relevant employment, training, and experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration.

Project Management, ACHE, CHC and Lean Management
How did you learn about the board for which you are applying? Community Group
Newspaper
Place of Employment
Utility Bill Insert
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify:

Website
Describe your involvement in community activities and civic organizations. (Do not list partisan political parties.) Member, APAPA; Member, ACHE; Member, CAHL; Grant Writer, Humane Society What is it about this position that interests you?
Community relations and involvement, Board membership and chairperson responsibilities.

What qualities, experience, and expertise would you bring to it? Policy development and implementation, project management and state auditor for healthcare plans #4..
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Title II Compliance
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (â€œADAâ€) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (â€œFEHAâ€), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (â€œCityâ€) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the Cityâ €™s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website.

Apply To:*
Board of Building Appeals
If other, please specify:*
Note: The application period for the Community Police Review Board ended on January 31st, 2023. The Measure H Oversight board application period ended March 24th, 2023.

First Name
Evan
Last Name
Yoshino
Date of Birth* School* Grade*
Address
301 Virginia Ave
City
Modesto
State
CA
Zip Code
95354-0523
What Council District do you live in?
-- Select One --
Home Phone
2093459322
Work Phone
Email Address
[email protected]
Occupation
General Contractor
Print
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application - Submission #38501 Date Submitted: 4/24/2023
mm/dd/yyyy
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Employer / Business
Business Address
City State Zip Code
Education
AA
Qualifications:

Are you a member of any of these groups?*
Check all that apply.

No, I am not a member of these groups.

Schools
Local Trade Associations
Chambers of Commerce
Nonprofit Organizations
Senior Citizens Groups
Non-partisan Political Organizations
Tax-payer Associations
Neighborhood Organizations
If so, please list the names of the groups you are a member of:* Past Lobbyist Disqualification*
I understand that I am unable to apply for this committee if I am or have been a lobbyist.

If you do not meet at least one of the qualifications for the committee or commission you wish to apply for, your application may be rejected. Please review our other committees and commissions and apply for another that meets your interests or skillset.
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Are you now or have you ever been a lobbyist?*
Yes
No
Add inclusive date range:
—
Economic Interest Disqualification*
I understand that I must not have economic financial interest with the City of Modesto to apply for this committee.

Have you done business with the City that represents an economic interest?*
Yes
No
Add inclusive date range:
—
Are you an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?*
Yes
No
Financial Accounting or Performance Auditing Experience Requirement* I understand that I must have at least 2 years in financial or performance auditing to apply for this committee.

If you do not meet at least one of the qualifications for the committee or commission you wish to apply for, your application may be rejected. Please review our other committees and commissions and apply for another that meets your interests or skillset.
mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy
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Do you have two (2) or more yearsâ€™ experience in financial or performance auditing? Yes
No
Full-time Highschool Enrollment Requirement*
I understand that I must be enrolled full-time in High School in order to apply for this committee or commission.

Are you enrolled full-time in high school?*
Yes
No
Modesto Resident Requirement*
I understand that I must be a Modesto resident in order to apply for this committee or commission.

Are you a Modesto resident?*
Yes
No
If yes, what was the date of residency?
6/10/2006
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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
No
Are you a registered voter in Stanislaus County?
Yes
No
Employment Disqualification*
I understand that I cannot be employed by the City of Modesto or Stanislaus County and serve on this commission or committee.

Are you now or have you ever been
employed by the City of Modesto?*
Yes
No
If yes, in what capacity? Inclusive dates:
—
Relative Disqualification*
I understand that I am unable to apply for this committee if I am a relative by blood or marriage to the third degree of the mayor, member of the Council, any Charter Officer, or any department head.

If you do not meet at least one of the qualifications for the committee or commission you wish to apply for, your application may be rejected. Please review our other committees and commissions and apply for another that meets your interests or skillset.
mm/dd/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
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Are you a relative by blood or marriage to the third degree of the mayor, member of the Council, any Charter Officer, or any department head or deputy department head?*
Yes
No
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? Yes
No
If yes, please explain:

List relevant employment, training, and experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration.

I've been working in the construction industry for 27 years. I also served on the BBA previously as chairman, as well as the DAAB.

How did you learn about the board for which you are applying? Community Group
Newspaper
Place of Employment
Utility Bill Insert
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify:

Describe your involvement in community activities and civic organizations. (Do not list partisan political parties.) What is it about this position that interests you?
I appreciate the work that goes into keeping our city and citizens safe. I am not a peace officer, but I'm quite familiar with construction and the building industry. This board is my way of contributing to the safety of our city in a field I understand. #4..
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What qualities, experience, and expertise would you bring to it? Having already served on this board, I believe my calm demeanor, fair outlook, and experience with the building department and code enforcement are all things that make me a great fit.

Demographics
City of Modesto invites all applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status and disability.

Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide will not affect the application process. The information will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement.

Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Two or more races
Are you currently, or have you ever, served in the Armed Forces? Yes
No
Do you consider yourself disabled?
Yes
No
Why do you want to serve on the Youth Commission?*
What do you see as the primary issues currently impacting youth in our community?* What skills and talents will you bring to the Commission?* What other clubs and extra curriculars are you involved in?* #4..
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a. How many hours a week do you spend in these activities?* b. How will you prioritize your involvement in this role?* What do you enjoy doing with your free time?*
Are you able to meet the time and travel commitments of approximately three to four hours per month that come as a member of this commission?*
Yes
No
Regular general meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month 4:00 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center at Marshall Park located at 420 Chicago Avenue, Building A, Modesto, CA 95351.

Note: To stay apprised of youth issues in Modesto, attendance at other meetings, such as City Council and other City boards and commissions, will be encouraged.

Applicant Acknowledgement*
If selected, I commit to attending all my meetings and serving diligently to represent the youth of Modesto on the Youth Commission.

Parent / Guardian Acknowledgement *
If selected, I commit to attending all my meetings and serving diligently to represent the youth of Modesto on the Youth Commission.
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1 Oscar Diaz
From: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2023 12:29 AM
To: Ariana Harbottle-Jarrett; Oscar Diaz
Subject: Online Form Submission #38599 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

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: Board of Building Appeals
First Name Amanda
Last Name Duran
Address 2400 Queenaire Ln
City Modesto
State CA
Zip Code 95350
Home Phone 2092724667
Work Phone Field not completed.

Email Address [email protected]
Occupation Consultant
Employer / Business Unitical Consulting
Business Address 805 Tully Rd. #4
City Modesto
State CA
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2 Zip Code 95350
Education Some college - MJC/ SJVC/ Humphreys
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Qualifications:

Are you a Modesto
resident?
Yes
If yes, what was the date of
residency?
6/12/2013
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.

Consultant
Business Certificate
Typing Certificate
How did you learn about
the board for which you are
applying?
Community Group
Describe your involvement
in community activities and
civic organizations. (Do not
I have been serving as the Secretary of the Latino Community Roundtable and the Vice President of the Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee Inc. for over 5 years.
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3 list partisan political
parties.)
What is it about this
position that interests you?
I am interested in giving back to the community by volunteering my time to serve on this board.

What qualities, experience,
and expertise would you
bring to it?
I have experience typing agendas, minutes, scheduling
meetings, making recommendations, doing research,
petitioning, organizing events, and voting. I would bring my attention to detail, board experience, and dedication to serve Modesto and Stanislaus County.
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Demographics
City of Modesto invites all applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status and disability. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide will not affect the application process. The information will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement.

Gender Female
Ethnicity White
Are you currently, or have
you ever, served in the
Armed Forces?
No
Do you consider yourself
disabled?
No
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