Agenda packet — Appointments Committee, August 10, 2023

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AGENDA
City of Modesto

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE / COUNCIL

WORKSHOP
Room 2001-40 Del Puerto Room.

Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Roll Call: Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chair
Chris Ricci, Vice-Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Please refer to the special comment instructions above.

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Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, Councilmembers may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows:
a. Briefly respond to statements made or questions raised. b. Ask a question for clarification.
c. Provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information. d. Request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting. e. Finally, a Councilmember or the Council itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.

CONSENT ITEMS - ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED:

Information concerning the consent items listed below has been forwarded to each Committee Member prior to this meeting for study. Unless some member of the audience or Committee Member has a question concerning an item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the Committee approves the items at one time. The action taken by the Committee in approving consent items is set forth in the explanation of this individual item. - 3 -
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Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action by the Modesto City Council.

This Agenda is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, Sixth Floor, 10th Street Place, Posting Board at entry of 10th Street Place, and is available on the City’s Web site at www.modestogov.com.

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website at https://www.modestogov.com/865/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-ADA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk (209) 577-5396. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

CONSENT
An item may be removed from consent and discussed at the request of an audience member or Committee Member.

Consent

1. Consider the appointment of Sarah Aaronson to the Downtown Improvement District (DID) Advisory Board, as recommended by the DID Advisory Board, for the remainder of a four-year term to expire on December 31, 2026 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending the appointment of Sarah Aaronson to the Downtown Improvement District Advisory Board, as recommended by the DID Advisory Board, for the remainder of a four-year term to expire on December 31, 2026 and forwarding to Council for approval.

PRN; Laurie Smith, 209-577-5347, [email protected]
Consent

2. Consider the appointment of Denise Nordell and Roman Messick to the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee for a four-year term with an expiration date of September 12, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending the appointment of Denise Nordell and Roman Messick to the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee for a four-year term with an expiration date of September 12, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval.

PUBLIC WORKS; Rosene Nguyen, 209-577-5453, [email protected] Consent
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3. Consider the appointment of Ivan Valencia to the Modesto City-County Airport Advisory Committee for a four-year term with an expiration date of September 12, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)  Motion recommending the appointment of Ivan Valencia to the Airport Advisory Committee for the position of Commercial Carrier/Service Provider for a four-year term with an expiration date of September 12, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval.

PUBLIC WORKS; Gabe DaSilva, 209-577-5319, [email protected]

ADJOURNMENT
Posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 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:

August 10, 2023
Date: July 18, 2023
TO: Appointments Committee
Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chair
Chris Ricci, Vice Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Laurie A. Smith, Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods SUBJECT: Modesto Downtown Improvement District Advisory Board Appointment CONTACT: Laurie A. Smith, [email protected], 209-577-5347 DESCRIPTION:

Consider the appointment of Sarah Aaronson to the Downtown Improvement District (DID) Advisory Board, as recommended by the DID Advisory Board, for the remainder of a four-year term to expire on December 31, 2026 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source:

Not Applicable)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

This action supports the City’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan’s Area of Focus to promote its economic vitality goals to drive the success of a vibrant and economically sustainable business climate, build and promote a recognizable and desirable identity of the City of Modesto, and to make downtown Modesto a regional destination.

BACKGROUND:

Section 11021 of the Charter of the City of Modesto authorizes the City Council to appoint members to various Boards and Commissions. The Downtown Improvement District Advisory Board consists of nine (9) members serving in the role of the City’s concierge. Modesto Downtown Improvement District (DID) promotes a positive atmosphere in the downtown by caring for physical space. Its mission is to attract and retain businesses, employees, residents, and visitors to downtown Modesto.

DISCUSSION:

In compliance with DID bylaws and Modesto Municipal Code Section 6-3.11, all members are to be appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of Council. To facilitate this, any vacancy to be filled shall be recommended by the DID Board and forwarded to City Council, through the Appointments Committee, for appointment.
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The DID Board has notified the City that it unanimously recommends the appointment of Ms.

Sarah Aaronson, Owner of Orange Door an Artist Collective, to the Downtown Improvement District Advisory Board. Orange Door an Artist Collective is located within the DID’s boundaries and pays an additional levy of license tax as required by Municipal Code 6-3.11. If appointed, Ms. Aaronson, will serve the balance of a vacant four-year term, from the date of appointment to December 31, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion recommending the appointment of Sarah Aaronson to the Downtown Improvement District Advisory Board, as recommended by the DID Advisory Board, for the remainder of a four-year term to expire on December 31, 2026 and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

Laurie A. Smith, Director of Parks, Recreation &
Neighborhoods
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:

1. DID Bylaws

2. Application
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CITY OF MODESTO

COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

August 10, 2023
Date: July 18, 2023
TO: Appointments Committee
Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chair
Chris Ricci, Vice Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Bill Sandhu, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Blight Abatement Advisory Committee Appointment of Denise Nordell and Roman Messick
CONTACT: Rosene Nguyen, Integrated Waste Program Manager, [email protected], 209-577-5453
DESCRIPTION:

Consider the appointment of Denise Nordell and Roman Messick to the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee for a four-year term with an expiration date of September 12, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

The recommended action supports the City’s Governance and Service Delivery Strategic Plan Initiative: 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:

In 2001, the City of Modesto embarked on a campaign to reduce litter and improve the image of our community. Over the years, the City’s efforts suffered due to economic downturn, increased private property blight, and a reduction in community partnerships. Portions of the City suffer greatly due to a rising disregard of public and private spaces by individuals that feel free to illegally dump a variety of trash and large items such as mattresses, appliances, tires, green waste, vehicles, machine parts, and much more. Illegal encampments, graffiti, broken windows, unkempt properties, abandoned shopping carts, inoperable vehicles, and overgrown yards and properties, all contribute to blight in our community and can result in environmental, health, or safety issues for Modesto residents.

In 2019, during the Strategic Planning sessions with community members, a major theme was dissatisfaction regarding blight throughout the City. In December 2019, by Resolution 2019-555, #2..
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City Council approved the Blight Abatement Strategy, which included the creation of a blight abatement taskforce comprised of public and private stakeholders that will make recommendations to the City regarding program improvements, potential funding opportunities, and support increasing volunteerism.

On October 13, 2020, by Resolution 2020-428, City Council approved the formation of the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee (BAAC) and solicited membership of the committee’s nine members. According to the Blight Abatement Strategy and the BAAC bylaws the group acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council and City Manager in matters pertaining to blight and blight abatement efforts, promoting public engagement, blight program improvements, and potential related funding and volunteer opportunities. The Public Relations Office posted general recruitment advertisements on Facebook and Instagram on June 11th, July 8th, and July 27, 2023.

DISCUSSION:

The BAAC has seven committee members who reside in Modesto, two members who reside in Stanislaus County, and one non-voting member appointed from City Council. Currently, the BAAC has four vacancies, two of which are for Modesto residents and two for Stanislaus County residents.

Denise Nordell applied for one of the Modesto resident vacancies. She is a community leader who has participated in library initiatives, has been recognized by “Outstanding Women Stanislaus County” and graduated from Leadership Modesto.

Roman Messick applied for another of the Modesto resident vacancies. He is passionate about blight in the community and participates in community cleanups, picking up trash and litter from his neighborhood.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Appointing members to a committee is administrative in nature, and therefore, does not have a fiscal impact.

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion recommending the appointment of Denise Nordell and Roman Messick to the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee for a four-year term with an expiration date of September 12, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

Bill Sandhu, Public Works Director
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:

1. BAAC Bylaws
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2. Messick BAAC Application

3. Nordell BAAC Application
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BLIGHT ABATEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BYLAWS
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Article I. Definitions
Section 1.01 There is a Committee created to be known and designates as the Modesto Blight Abatement Advisory 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 Blight Abatement Advisory Committee.
(b) “Blight Abatement Advisory Committee” and “Committee” shall mean the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee.

Article II. Mission Statement and Objectives
Section 2.01 Mission Statement:

The mission of the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee shall be to promote public engagement concerning blight abatement in the community and to make recommendations to the City regarding program improvements, potential funding opportunities, and support with increasing volunteerism
Section 2.02 Vision Statement
A City that takes pride in its parks and neighborhoods and promotes opportunities for all residents to make Modesto more beautiful.

Section 2.03 Power and Duty
The Committee has the power and duty to:
(a) Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the City Manager in all matters pertaining to blight and blight abatement efforts. Blight includes abandoned vehicles, nuisance properties, litter, garbage, tagging, or other debris that is discarded improperly;
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(b) Formulate and recommend programs relating to blight abatement, fundraising efforts, and promoting volunteerism to promote a more beautiful city through blight abatement efforts;
(c) Promote engagement from nonprofits, neighborhood associations, and other groups to perform community clean ups; and support with engaging private stakeholders to raise funds for programmatic efforts for this committee;
(d) Receive reports from City staff on ongoing efforts and strategies that have been established by the city to abate blight, and offer recommendations for improvements to these strategies;
Article III. Membership
Section 3.01 The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee shall consist of nine (9) qualified persons, comprised of the following:

Seat Designation Term
Chairperson One year, voted by simple majority of
Committee.

Vice Chairperson One year, voted by simple majority of
Committee.

Citizen
(Nine committee members)
Four years, appointed by City Council
Section 3.02 Nine (9) members of the Committee shall be registered electors of the City and two (2), of the nine, shall live outside the City but shall be registered electors of Stanislaus County, and each will have active involvement or interest in beautifying the City of Modesto. Preference will be provided to residents from across the community, representing the diverse neighborhoods in Modesto.

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

Section 3. 04 All appointments to the Committee shall be recommended by the City’s Appointments Committee and approved by the City Council.

Section 3.05 No Member of the Committee shall be a relative, by blood or marriage within the third degree of the Mayor, a Councilmember, a Charter Officer, or any Department Director or Deputy Department Director.

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Section 3.06 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) consecutive terms in one period of time.

Section 4.02 A full term is four (4) years in duration.

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

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

Section 4.05 No member shall serve more than eight (8) consecutive years.

Section 4.06 The Members of the Committee shall receive no compensation for the performance of their official duties.

Section 4.07 Appointments to fill vacancies on the Committee shall be handled in the same manner as the original appointments. When a vacancy occurs during a term, the appointment to fill such vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of the term.

Section 4.08 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 Members knows he or she will not be able to attend a regularly scheduled meeting, it shall be his or her responsibility to notify the staff appointed Committee Secretary at least forty-eight (48) Blight Abatement Advisory Committee Bylaws
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hours before 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 Attendance at meetings is expected and necessary to carry out the mission of the Committee. Three (3) or more unexcused absences are grounds for the removal from the Committee by the City Council under Section 4.08(a).

Article VI. Officers and Secretary and Their Duties
Section 6.01 Officers shall consist of Chair and Vice-Chair elected by a simple majority vote of Members of the Committee. Officers shall serve a one-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 Chair 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-Chair shall assist the Chair in his/her duties and in the absence of the Chair shall perform all duties usually performed by the Chair.

Section 6.05 The Committee Secretary shall be a City staff member, appointed by the department head, to serve as Secretary. 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 Chair 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 the public and all others as provided by law. All such notices shall be 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 Plaza.

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

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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.

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.

Section 7.07 Meetings shall be held at least once per quarter, every three (3) months.

Article VIII. Order of Proceedings
Section 8.01 Roberts Rules of Order shall be the guide for the parliamentary procedures for 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 and Reports
(h) Matters Too Late for the Agenda
(i) Adjournment
Section 8.03 Members of the public shall speak as designated by the Chair and shall state his/her name before making any statement, which shall become part of the public record. The Chair may remove any person who refuses to follow these rules or the decision of the Chair.

Article IX. Amendments
Section 9.01 The Bylaws and any future amendments shall be subject to the final approval of the City Council and shall not and are not intended to go Blight Abatement Advisory Committee Bylaws
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 10:53 PM
To: Ariana Harbottle-Jarrett; Michele Hunt; Michele Hunt Subject: Online Form Submission #39705 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: Blight Abatement Advisory Committee
First Name Roman
Last Name Messick
Address 2306 Monte Verde Avenue
City Modesto
State California
Zip Code 95350
Home Phone 209-353-7176
Work Phone Field not completed.

Email Address [email protected]
Occupation Claims Adjuster
Employer / Business State Compensation Insurance Fund
Business Address Field not completed.

City Field not completed.

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2 Zip Code Field not completed.

Education Bachelor's in Sociology, 2012
Masters in Business Administration, 2020
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Qualifications:

Are you a member from a
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?
No
Are you a member from a
former Civil Grand Jury who
has served in that role
within in the previous five
years?
No
Are you a Modesto
resident?
Yes
If yes, what was the date of
residency?
3/1/2014
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
No
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3 members or
Commissioners?
List relevant employment,
training, and experience,
certificates of training,
licenses, and professional
registration.

Field not completed.

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
list partisan political
parties.)
I am part of the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
What is it about this
position that interests you?
I want to beautify the city, starting with cleaning up the streets with blight.

What qualities, experience,
and expertise would you
bring to it?
I strive to keep my neighborhood and alleyway clean by picking yp trash.
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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 Male
Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino
Are you currently, or have
you ever, served in the
Armed Forces?
No
Do you consider yourself
disabled?
No
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2023 10:01 AM
To: Ariana Harbottle-Jarrett; Michele Hunt; Michele Hunt Subject: Online Form Submission #39748 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

Apply To: Blight Abatement Advisory Committee
First Name Denise
Last Name Nordell
Address 2501 Sherwood Ave
City Modesto
State CA
Zip Code 95350
Home Phone 2097656388
Work Phone Field not completed.

Email Address [email protected]
Occupation Field not completed.

Employer / Business Community Volunteer/Semi-retired
Business Address Field not completed.

City Field not completed.

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Education B.A. Stanislaus State; attended MJC, David HS, Roosevelt JHS; Fremont Elementary.
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Qualifications:

Are you a member from a
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?
Yes
Are you a member from a
former Civil Grand Jury who
has served in that role
within in the previous five
years?
No
Are you a Modesto
resident?
Yes
If yes, what was the date of
residency?
1/1/1960
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
No
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3 members or
Commissioners?
List relevant employment,
training, and experience,
certificates of training,
licenses, and professional
registration.
35 yrs Modesto Bee employee; 5 yrs Stanislaus State
employee; currently President Friends of the Modesto Library; attended Modesto schools K-12; literacy tutor; active in local literacy efforts.

How did you learn about
the board for which you are
applying?
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify: Mayor Zwahlen
Describe your involvement
in community activities and
civic organizations. (Do not
list partisan political
parties.)
Current president, Friends of the Modesto Library; volunteer literacy tutor. Organizer of annual Singalong "Messiah" program; office manager "Yes on S" library sales tax campaign; past president Stanislaus Library Foundation. Outstanding Woman Stanislaus County. Leadership Modesto graduate.

What is it about this
position that interests you?
I love Modesto and am proud of my city but often get
discouraged when I observe areas that do not represent us well.

What qualities, experience,
and expertise would you
bring to it?
Project management; attention to detail; media and
communication skills; strong personal network.
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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
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disabled?
No
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CITY OF MODESTO

COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

August 10, 2023
Date: July 18, 2023
TO: Appointments Committee
Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chair
Chris Ricci, Vice Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Bill Sandhu, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Airport Advisory Committee, Appointment of Ivan Valencia CONTACT: Gabe da Silva, Airport Manager [email protected] 209-577-5319 DESCRIPTION:

Consider the appointment of Ivan Valencia to the Modesto City-County Airport Advisory Committee for a four-year term with an expiration date of September 12, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

The Modesto City-County Airport (Airport) operates for the benefit of all businesses, industries, visitors and residents in the City of Modesto, Stanislaus County, and the surrounding areas. In an effort to ensure the Airport is maintained and developed in such a manner that it will continue to be a high-quality aviation facility for its users and a good neighbor in the community, the Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) was formed. Interested citizens are appointed as members to the AAC by both the Modesto City Council and the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors to advise on numerous matters, including policy and planning pertaining to the operation and management of the Airport.

DISCUSSION:

The AAC currently has a vacancy for the position of Commercial Carrier/Service Provider that was previously held by Lieutenant Steve Hatzigeorgiou of the Sheriffs Aero Squadron whose term expired on April 6, 2023. Ivan Valencia of the Modesto Police Department (MPD) has shown interest in the position and has applied to fill the vacancy. He is an active-duty police #3..
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officer with 25 years of experience with MPD. He started the MPD’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program in 2016. He was also in charge of the pilot program using a gyroplane for a 12- month Air Support trial, which ultimately lead to the permanent program that has been launched and the acquisition of the MPD aircraft in 2023. Ivan is the managing officer over the MPD Air Support Unit based at the Airport. His many years of experience in law enforcement, aviation knowledge and the service and support this unit will provide the community make him a valuable addition to the Airport Advisory Committee.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Appointing members to a committee is administrative in nature, and therefore, does not have a fiscal impact to the General Fund.

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion recommending the appointment of Ivan Valencia to the Airport Advisory Committee for the position of Commercial Carrier/Service Provider for a four-year term with an expiration date of September 12, 2027 and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

Bill Sandhu, Public Works Director
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:

1. 2020 AAC Bylaws

2. Valencia AAC Application
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BYLAWS OF THE

AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ARTICLE I

AUTHORITY
The Airport Advisory Committee, hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”, has been established by the City of Modesto on August 9, 2011, Resolution #2011-355, and by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors on August 16, 2011, Resolution #2011-474.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSE AND INTENT
The City of Modesto operates the Modesto City-County Airport for the benefit of all residents, business owners and visitors in and around the City of Modesto and surrounding areas. The City of Modesto and Board of Supervisors seek to ensure that the Modesto City-County Airport is maintained and developed in such a manner that it will continue to be a high-quality aviation facility for its users and a good neighbor in the community, recognizing that both the users and community may change as the surrounding area continues to grow and develop. The Committee has been established to assist and advise the City of Modesto and Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors in the implementation of these objectives.

ARTICLE III

POWERS AND DUTIES
The powers and duties of the Committee are:
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1. Advise the City of Modesto and the Modesto City Council on policy matters pertaining to the operation and management of Modesto City-County Airport, the uses of property adjacent to the airport if such uses may impact operations at the airport, and any other matters as the City Manager or Modesto City Council may from time to time request relating to the Modesto City-County Airport.

2. Review and make (recommendations regarding plans and policies for airport safety.

3. Review and assist in the preparation of the Airport Master Plan, Airport Business Plan, Airport Capital Improvement Plan, and other related plans and documents.

ARTICLE IV

MEMBERSHIP
The Committee shall consist of seven (7) voting members and three (3) non-voting members with the intent to include a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives on the Committee.

1. Members shall be appointed by the City of Modesto and Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors as follows:

Voting Members: Seven (7) members. The voting members of the Committee should be appointed based on the following criteria.
(a) Public at Large – Two (2) members
(One appointed by Stanislaus County and one by Modesto City Council) Consideration should be made for those who reside within the airport influence area or planning area of the Airport.
(b) Small Aircraft Owner/General Aviation – Two (2) members (One appointed by Stanislaus County and one by Modesto City Council) Members shall be a pilot or owner of a small private aircraft that is based at the Airport. (c) Corporate Aircraft Owner/General Aviation – One (1) member (Appointed by Stanislaus County)
Members should be a pilot/aircraft user or owner who flies primarily for business purposes and who is a tenant at the Airport.
(d) Business Owner/Service Provider – One (1) member
(Appointed by Modesto City Council)
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Member should be associated with a business/service provider who is a tenant at the airport.
(e) Commercial Carrier/Service Provider – One (1) member (Appointed by Modesto City Council)
Member should be associated with a commercial carrier/service provider who is a tenant at the airport.

Non-Voting Members: Three (3) members. The non-voting members shall be a member of the Committee, but shall be without a vote in matters of the business or the Committee. The non-voting members of the Committee should be appointed based on the following criteria.
(a) Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors – One (1) member (Appointed by County Board of Supervisors)
Member should be a member of the Board of Supervisors
(b) Modesto City Council - One (1) member
(Appointed by Modesto City Council)
Member should be a member of the City Council
(c) City of Ceres – One (1) member
(Appointed by Ceres City Council)
Member should be a staff liaison for the City of Ceres

2. Members of the Committee shall reside within Stanislaus County.

3. The terms of office for each Committee member shall be four (4) years, ending on June

30. The terms of the original members shall be staggered so that the terms of no more than two (2) members will expire in any one year.

4. Should a vacancy occur in a Committee position, the appointing agency shall appoint a replacement member to fill only the expired term of the vacant position(s)

5. If the Modesto City Council or Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors do not appoint a new member or reappoint an existing member, on or before the expiration of a member’s term, that member may hold over on a month-to-month basis until such time as the member is either reappointed or a new person has been appointed to the position.

6. The failure of a member to attend 75 percent (75%) of the regular meetings within one year (July through June) shall constitute a tender of resignation by that member, which tender can be accepted by the Committee without further notice. The Committee Clerk #3..
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shall promptly notify the City of Modesto or Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors of such resignation and resulting vacancy.

ARTICLE V

SUBCOMMITTEES
The Committee may form standing or ad hoc subcommittees, as needed.

ARTICLE VI

OFFICERS

1. The officers of the Committee shall be the Chair and Vice Chair.

2. The Committee shall elect from its members, at its regular meeting in July of each year, a Chair and Vice Chair. The Chair and Vice Chair should not serve more than two consecutive one-year terms. The newly elected officers shall take office upon election. A vacancy in either position shall be promptly filled by the Committee, and such replacement officer shall serve out the remainder of the term.

3. It shall be the duty of the Chair to preside over all Committee meetings, to appoint chairs of any standing or ad hoc subcommittees, and to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Committee.

4. It shall be the duty of the Vice Chair to assist the Chair in the execution of that office, to preside at meetings in the event Chair is absent, and to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be delegated by the Chair or as may be prescribed by the Committee.

5. The Airport Manager shall serve as Clerk to the Committee, but shall not be a member of the Committee, and shall be without a vote in matters of the business of the Committee.

It shall be the duty of the Clerk to maintain the minutes and other records of the Committee, and to receive communications and correspondence addressed to the Committee.

ARTICLE VII

MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
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1. Regular meetings of the Committee shall be held bi-monthly, starting in January, on the third Thursday unless it is a holiday, in which case the meeting shall be held on the Wednesday immediately preceding. Meetings shall be held at the Modesto City-County Airport office. A regular meeting time shall be designated by the Chair.

2. The regular meeting may adjourn and reconvene at any specified time and place with Stanislaus County upon a majority vote of the Committee.

3. Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the Chair, according to Section 54596 of the Government Code.

4. A regular meeting may be cancelled by the Chair, or Vice Chair in the absence of the Chair, not less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting, due to an expected lack of a quorum or lack of business. A regular or special meeting may be cancelled by the Chair or Vice Chair at any time due to an emergency. The reason for cancellation shall be noted in the minutes.

5. Agendas for meetings shall be prepared by Committee staff and mailed at least five days prior to a meeting to all Committee members and to others on the approved agenda mailing list. Public notice of all meetings shall be given pursuant to the Brown Act (Government Code Sections 54950 and following) in compliance with the 72-hour posting deadline for regular meetings and the 24-hour deadline for special meetings.

6. All meetings of the Committee shall comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

7. Unless otherwise addressed by these Bylaws, the conduct of the affairs of the Committees and subcommittees shall proceed in accordance with the Rules of Order and Procedure as may be adopted by the Committee, or in the absence thereof, in accordance with the provisions of Robert’s Rules of Order.

ARTICLE VIII

QUORUM AND VOTING

1. The presence of four (4) voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business duly presented at a meeting of the Committee, even if one more members must abstain from voting on a particular item of business, but if less than the full quorum was eligible to vote on the item, the Chair may direct that the item be brought back for reconsideration at the next meeting of the Committee. #3..
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2. Each member of the Committee shall have one vote, which shall be exercised by the member, if present at a meeting, unless required to abstain due to an actual or perceived conflict of interest. Voting by proxy shall not be allowed.

3. A tie shall be a rejection of the approval sought for the agenda item, but if less than the full Committee was present to vote on the item, the Chair may direct that the item be brought back for reconsideration at the next meeting of the Committee.

ARTICLE IX

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Members of the Committee shall comply with the terms and provisions of the California Political Reform Act, and shall abstain from acting on matters as required by that Act.

ARTICLE X

AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
These Bylaws may be amended, repealed, or altered, in whole or in part, upon approval by the Modesto City Council and Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors. A recommendation to amend, repeal, or alter these Bylaws, in whole or in part, may be made by a majority vote of the Committee members present at any duly organized meeting of the Committee, provided that a copy of any amendment proposed for consideration shall be mailed to the last recorded address of each member at least thirty days prior to the date of the meeting. These Bylaws, and any amendments to these Bylaws, shall take effect only upon approval by the City of Modesto and Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors.
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ARTICLE XI

SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Bylaws, or any portion thereof, is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or invalid for any reason, such provision shall be severable and shall not in any way impair the enforceability of any other provision of these Bylaws. #3..
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