Agenda packet — Appointments Committee, December 19, 2023

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AGENDA
City of Modesto

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE / COUNCIL

WORKSHOP
2001-40 Del Puerto Room.

Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Roll Call: Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chair
Chris Ricci, Vice-Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
Alternates: Eric Alvarez, Nick Bavaro, David Wright, Sue Zwahlen Council has not delegated directive or final approval authority to the Committees.

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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 Committee Member or the Committee itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.

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Written comments may be submitted via email to: [email protected] (include Agenda Item Number in the subject line). All comments will be shared with the Committee - 2 -
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Members and placed in the record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Written comments must be received two hours before the meeting.

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.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s office during normal business hours. Such documents are also available online, subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting, at the following website www.modestogov.com/councilmeetings 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
Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action by the Modesto City Council.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Consider interviewing and recommending the appointment for one vacancy on the City of Modesto Planning Commission and the reappointment of Roger Shanks to the City of Modesto Planning Commission and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion to interview and recommend the appointment to fill one vacancy with a term expiring on December 31, 2027, for the City of Modesto Planning Commission and the reappointment for a second term to Roger Shanks expiring December 31, 2027, for the City of Modesto Planning Commission and forwarding to Council for approval.

CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5267, [email protected]

2. Consider recommending the reappointments of Chris Murphy, Pervez Khan and Angela Cangiamila, and the appointment of new members to fill two vacancies on the Visit Modesto Board of Directors for two-year terms from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025; and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
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 Motion recommending the reappointments of Chris Murphy, Pervez Khan and Angela Cangiamila, and the appointment of new members to fill two vacancies on the Visit Modesto Board of Directors for two-year terms from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025; and forwarding to Council for approval.

PRN; Nathan Houx, 209-571-5526, [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:

December 19, 2023
Date: November 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, Director of Community and Economic Development SUBJECT: Appointments to the Planning Commission
CONTACT: Jessica Hill, Director of Community and Economic Development [email protected] , 209-577-5267
DESCRIPTION:

Consider interviewing and recommending the appointment for one vacancy on the City of Modesto Planning Commission and the reappointment of Roger Shanks to the City of Modesto Planning Commission and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

This action supports the City’s Strategic Commitment, “Build Community trust in City Government through Responsive, Transparent and Efficient Service Delivery. Goal I. Promote Trust and Engagement between the Community and the City”.

BACKGROUND:

The Planning Commission is responsible for making decisions and recommendations regarding the development of the community. The Planning Commission has final authority regarding subdivision maps and parcel maps, certain zoning matters and development plans, and occasionally matters appealed either from the staff level or Board of Zoning Adjustment. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding annexations, rezonings, code amendments and most General Plan-related matters. Seven (7) members are appointed by the City Council for a 4-year term, starting January 1st and ending December 31st.

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.
1 https://library.municode.com/ca/modesto/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CHTR_ARTXIAPBOCO_S1102APTE #1..
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Appointments to the Planning Commission

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DISCUSSION:

Commissioner Amin Vohra’s second term will expire on December 31, 2023, leaving a vacancy on the Planning Commission to fulfill. This vacancy is to be filled by a prospective candidate, subject to interviews by the Appointments Committee, as required by Council policy, and final approval by the City Council.

Commissioner Roger Shanks’ first term will expire on December 31,2023, leaving a vacancy on the Planning Commission to fulfill.

Outreach for the Planning Commission vacancies included posting the vacancy in the Modesto Bee, emails to those who have applied for a Planning Permit, emails to those who have a business license as an Engineer or Architect, and emails to current members of all Planning Committees to send on to their colleagues to apply.

City staff received four (4) new applications, including one (1) application for Commissioner Shanks’ reappointment. In addition, two (2) previously received applications are also being considered for appointment and those applicants have already been interviewed.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact to the action.

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion to interview and recommend the appointment to fill one (1) vacancy with a term expiring on December 31, 2027, for the City of Modesto Planning Commission and the reappointment for a second term to Roger Shanks expiring December 31, 2027, for the City of Modesto Planning Commission and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

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

1. Applications Six (6)

2. Planning Commission Bylaws
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From: [email protected]
To: Optimize; Amber Dick; Viktoria Slater
Subject: Online Form Submission #40274 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023 12:28:50 PM
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: Planning Commission
First Name Naramsen
Last Name Goriel
Address
City Modesto
State CA
Zip Code Field not completed.

Home Phone Field not completed.

Work Phone Field not completed.

Email Address Field not completed.

Occupation Field not completed.

Employer / Business Field not completed.

Business Address Field not completed.

City Field not completed.

State Field not completed.

Zip Code Field not completed.

Education Field not completed.
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Qualifications:

Are you a member
from a bona fide local
nonpartisan political
organization, with taxexempt 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?
9/5/1984
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
No
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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?
List relevant
employment, training,
and experience,
certificates of training,
licenses, and
professional
registration.

I have been on the Board of Zoning Adjustment since 2018. I have run for city council and mayor of Modesto so I’m up to date on the general plan and Modesto’s anticipatory vision. I am an attorney licensed in the State of California
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 plan voter registration drives, I help immigrant communities navigate bureaucracy through nonprofit programs, I organize Modesto Park Cleanup and volunteer as a group leader for Love Modesto.

What is it about this
position that interests
you?
Modesto needs a more vibrant downtown and other areas of the town need proper planning that’s sustainable for our future without sacrificing our cherished farmland.

What qualities,
experience, and
expertise would you
bring to it?
Chairman of the BZA for 2 years of my 5 years of service on the BZA. I’m connected with nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs, businesses, and labor unions.
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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.
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Gender
Ethnicity Field not completed.

Are you currently, or
have you ever, served
in the Armed Forces?
Do you consider
yourself disabled?
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From: [email protected]
To: Optimize; Amber Dick; Viktoria Slater
Subject: Online Form Submission #40564 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023 8:29:31 AM
External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website.

Apply To: Planning Commission
First Name David
Last Name Seymour
Address
City Modesto
State CA
Zip Code 95356
Home Phone
Work Phone Field not completed.

Email Address
Occupation Executive Director
Employer / Business McHenry Museum & Historical Society Business Address 1402 I ST
City Modesto
State CA
Zip Code 95354
Education A.A. Modesto Junior College (2006), B.A. in History, California #1..
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State University, Stanislaus (2008), M.A. in History, California State University, Stanislaus (2011)
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Qualifications:

Are you a member
from a bona fide local
nonpartisan political
organization, with taxexempt 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?
No
Registered Voter
Requirement
I understand that I must be a registered voter in the City of Modesto to apply for this committee or commission.

Do you have relatives
or a member of your
household who are
No
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employed by the City of
Modesto, or who are
currently serving on the
City Council, or who
are Board members or
Commissioners?
List relevant
employment, training,
and experience,
certificates of training,
licenses, and
professional
registration.

I have worked as an instructor of History at Modesto Junior College since 2012. I have been with the McHenry Museum & Historical Society since 2017 and have worked for them as Executive Director since January 2022.

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 have been engaged with the community through work and political involvement with many groups.

What is it about this
position that interests
you?
The assisting in the future of the city of Modesto.

What qualities,
experience, and
expertise would you
bring to it?
I am a gifted researcher and have an acumen for the history and the demographics of Modesto.
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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.
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Gender
Ethnicity
Are you currently, or
have you ever, served
in the Armed Forces?
Do you consider
yourself disabled?
(Section Break)
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From: [email protected]
To: Optimize; Amber Dick; Viktoria Slater
Subject: Online Form Submission #41068 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application Date: Monday, October 2, 2023 5:18:55 PM
External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website.

Apply To: Planning Commission
First Name Jon
Last Name Rodriguez
Address
City Modesto
State California
Zip Code 95351
Home Phone Field not completed.

Work Phone
Email Address
Occupation Self Employed
Employer / Business Field not completed.

Business Address
City Modesto
State California
Zip Code 95354
Education Associate of Arts (Modesto Junior College)
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In Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Qualifications:

Are you a member
from a bona fide local
nonpartisan political
organization, with taxexempt 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?
1/24/1987
Registered Voter
Requirement
I understand that I must be a registered voter in the City of Modesto to apply for this committee or commission.

Do you have relatives No
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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?
List relevant
employment, training,
and experience,
certificates of training,
licenses, and
professional
registration.

I served a total of four years on the Modesto Board of Building Appeals. I would like to help with land use and urban planning.

How did you learn
about the board for
which you are
applying?
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify: I have attended many city meetings during my time in public service.

Describe your
involvement in
community activities
and civic organizations.
(Do not list partisan
political parties.)
I was part of many boards, commissions, and committees, from 2013 to 2017. The list is too long.

What is it about this
position that interests
you?
I have always been interested in economic development,
specifically in the area of urban development.

What qualities,
experience, and
expertise would you
bring to it?
I would bring experience of Building codes, due to my time served on the BBA. I am a former farmer so I understand the need for land preservation. Also as the son of a real estate agent, I understand the need for housing development and urban planning.
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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 #1..
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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
Ethnicity
Are you currently, or
have you ever, served
in the Armed Forces?
Do you consider
yourself disabled?
(Section Break)
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From: [email protected]
To: Optimize; Amber Dick; Viktoria Slater
Subject: Online Form Submission #41326 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 10:50:33 AM
External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website.

Apply To: Planning Commission
First Name Michael
Last Name Arroyo
Address
City Modesto
State CA
Zip Code 95356
Home Phone
Work Phone
Email Address
Occupation Land Use Planner
Employer / Business J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning
Business Address 139 S. Stockton Avenue
City Ripon
State CA
Zip Code 95366
Education Bachelor of Arts - Economics, California State University #1..
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Stanislaus
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Qualifications:

Are you a member
from a bona fide local
nonpartisan political
organization, with taxexempt 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?
11/4/1987
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?
Yes
If yes, in what
capacity?
Assistant Planner
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Inclusive dates: 10/18/2022 - 7/10/2023
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
If yes, please explain: David Arroyo - Operations Supervisor - Parks, Recreation, Neighborhood Service
List relevant
employment, training,
and experience,
certificates of training,
licenses, and
professional
registration.

Assistant Planner- J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning; Assistant Planner- City of Modesto; Licensed Realtor - Berkshire
Hathaway; Real Property Appraiser- Stanislaus County
Assessor's Office; Subdivision Map Act; California Environmental Quality Act training; etc.

How did you learn
about the board for
which you are
applying?
Place of Employment
Describe your
involvement in
community activities
and civic organizations.
(Do not list partisan
political parties.)
I have volunteered for numerous organizations and events throughout the local community including but not limited to/within the city limits of Modesto, but my favorite volunteer events throughout the year is Love Modesto.

What is it about this
position that interests
you?
I think that it would be a win-win opportunity to serve as a commissioner in that I would be able to provide a high level of understanding to other commissioners, and the Public at large when complex projects are brought before the Commission, given my professional background. Additionally, I look forward to learning more about Land Use Planning, projects, and
challenges that the City is facing when it comes to proposed projects presented to the commission. It is an exciting prospect! What qualities,
experience, and
expertise would you
bring to it?
I have a first-hand experience living in the City of Modesto for the entirety of my childhood and adult life. Being a resident of the City of Modesto provides an intimate level of understanding the challenges facing the City, an understanding of the innerworkings of how the city functions. My employment in the Planning Division and the Community and Economic Development
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Department provides an understanding of the very hard work that goes into the projects presented to the commission, and my professional work provides ample knowledge to serve as an informed commissioner. Finally, my attention to detail, knowledge of planning and land use, and commitment to the city and its residents will allow me to work and serve diligently as a Planning Commissioner.
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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
Ethnicity
Are you currently, or
have you ever, served
in the Armed Forces?
Do you consider
yourself disabled?
(Section Break)
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From: [email protected]
To: Optimize; Amber Dick; Viktoria Slater
Subject: Online Form Submission #41361 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 7:38:44 PM
External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website.

Apply To: Planning Commission
First Name Rajmeet
Last Name Grewa
Address
City Modesto
State ca
Zip Code 95356
Home Phone
Work Phone
Email Address
Occupation Hotel/ Property Manager
Employer / Business MRI
Business Address 2901 Healthcare Way
City Modesto
State CA
Zip Code 95356
Education Masters of Law
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Qualifications:

Registered Voter
Requirement
I understand that I must be a registered voter in the City of Modesto to apply for this committee or commission.

Do you have relatives
or a member of your
No
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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?
List relevant
employment, training,
and experience,
certificates of training,
licenses, and
professional
registration.

Property Business development and management. Certificate of Safety/ Food Safety
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.)
Volunteering at the Sikh Temple Modesto Ceres Gurdwara
What is it about this
position that interests
you?
Buildings and Area Development
What qualities,
experience, and
expertise would you
bring to it?
Land Development; Property Management.
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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.
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Gender
Ethnicity
Are you currently, or
have you ever, served
in the Armed Forces?
Do you consider
yourself disabled?
(Section Break)
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From: [email protected]
To: Optimize; Amber Dick; Viktoria Slater
Subject: Online Form Submission #41683 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 4:03:59 PM
External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website.

Apply To: Planning Commission
First Name Roger
Last Name Shanks
Address
City Modesto
State CA
Zip Code 95354
Home Phone
Work Phone Field not completed.

Email Address
Occupation Field not completed.

Employer / Business Roger Shanks Consulting
Business Address
City Modesto
State CA
Zip Code 95354
Education BS Urban Planning from CalPoly
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Qualifications:

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?
Field not completed.

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
No
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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?
List relevant
employment, training,
and experience,
certificates of training,
licenses, and
professional
registration.

Modesto Planning Commissioner 2019-2023
Planner with Fremont for 29 years
Land Use consultant since 2001
How did you learn
about the board for
which you are
applying?
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify: Currently on the Commission
Describe your
involvement in
community activities
and civic organizations.
(Do not list partisan
political parties.)
Member of Modesto Rotary, Modesto Rotary Foundation Board of Directors, President of Opera Modesto Board of Directors What is it about this
position that interests
you?
I am interested in continuing to help guide the growth and development of Modesto.

What qualities,
experience, and
expertise would you
bring to it?
I have been on the Modesto Planning Commission for coming up to 4 years. I ran the Fremont Current Planning Division for over ten years. I am very familiar with planning law and procedures. (Section Break)
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 #1..
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Page
Dates of Adoption/Amendments……………………………………………………………………………………………1 ARTICLE I. – ORGANIZATION
Section 1.1 – Establishment………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 ARTICLE II. – POWERS AND DUTIES
Section 2.1 – Enumerated…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 ARTICLE III. - MEETINGS
Section 3.1 – Regular Meetings……………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Section 3.2 – Special Meetings………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Section 3.3 – Notice of Meetings……………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Section 3.4 – Place of Meetings……………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Section 3.5 – Quorum…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Section 3.6 – Meetings to be Public… ……………………………………………………………………………. 3 Section 3.7 – Seating and Roll Call Vote…………………………………………………………………………. 3 Section 3.8 – Attendance………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Section 3.9 – Agenda and Reports…………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Section 3.10 – Field Trips…............................................................................................... 4 Section 3.11 – Reading of the Minutes…………………………………………………………………………….4 Section 3.12 – Order of Business (Agendas)……………………………………………………………………. 4 ARTICLE IV. – PUBLIC HEARINGS
Section 4.1 – Public hearing Procedures…………………………………………………………………………. 4 ARTICLE V. – PLANNING COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
Section 5.1 – Membership……………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Section 5.2 – Term………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Section 5.3 – Appointment process………………………………………………………………………………. 6 ARTICLE VI. – ELECTION OF OFFICERS/TERMS OF OFFICE
Section 6.1 – Election of Officers…………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Section 6.2 – Terms of Office………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 ARTICLE VII. – OFFICERS
Section 7.1 – Enumerated…………………………………………………………………………………………….….… 7 Section 7.2 – Election of Officers…………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 ARTICLE VIII. – PROCEDURES, POWERS, DUTIES, AND STAFF
Section 8.1 – Designated………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Section 8.2 – Secretary of the Commission……………………………………………………………………. 7 Section 8.3 – Recording Secretary…………………………………………………………………………………. 7 ARTICLE IX. – PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Section 9.1 – Rules of Order…………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Section 9.2 – Rules of Debate……………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Section 9.3 – Rules for Processing of Motions…………………………………………………………………. 8 Section 9.4 – Parliamentarian……………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 ARTICLE X. – METHOD OF ACTION
Section 10.1 – Decisions……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 ARTICLE XI. – COMMITTEES
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Adopted: February 5, 1957
Amended: October 7, 1958,
November 18, 1958
October 3, 1961
December 15, 1964
March 18, 1975
December 5, 1978
April 2, 1979
September 2, 1979
May 4, 1981
September 20, 1982
March 21, 1983
January 20, 1987
December 19, 1988
April 16, 1990
April 21, 1997
August 16, 1999
April 19, 2004
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ARTICLE I. ORGANIZATION
Section 1.1 Establishment
The Planning Commission of the City of Modesto, hereafter called “The Commission”, is established pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title X of the Modesto Municipal Code.

ARTICLE II. POWERS AND DUTIES
Section 2.1 Enumerated.

The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) Perform all of the functions assigned to a City Planning Commission by the statutes of the State Law relating to planning and zoning, insofar as they are not in consistent with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Modesto.
(b) Prepare and recommend the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a General Plan. (c) Advise and recommend to the proper officials of the City the approval, disapproval or modification of all land subdivision in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act of the State of California, or as may be provided by the Municipal Code of the City of Modesto. (d) Hold hearings on planning and zoning matters as prescribed by the Modesto Municipal Code, or State law.
(d) Review and recommend to the City Council a capital improvements program budget. (e) Advise and recommend to the proper officials of the City regarding the acquisition, use, or disposition of all City-owned property.
(f) Advise and recommend to the Council on matters required by law or referred by the City Council.

ARTICLE III. MEETINGS
Section 3.1 Regular Meetings.

Prior to the first meeting of the coming year, a calendar of meetings shall be approved by the Planning Commission. The calendar adopted by the Planning Commission shall constitute the Schedule of Meetings. In preparing the calendar of meetings, the following shall serve as guidelines:
(a) Regular meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public and shall be held at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each calendar month.
(b) If a regular meeting date falls on a legal holiday the meeting shall be held on the previous or following Monday.
(c) If all members are absent from any regular or adjourned meeting, the Secretary may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated time and place. If the Secretary does so, the Secretary shall cause written notice of the adjournment to be given in the same manner provided for special meetings. Whenever a regular or adjourned regular meeting is adjourned as provided in this #1..
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section, the resulting adjourned regular meeting is a regular meeting for all purposes. When an order of adjournment of any meeting fails to state the hour at which the adjourned meeting shall be held, it shall be held at the hour specified for the regular meeting which was adjourned.
(d) In preparing the calendar, a two-to-three-week interval between meetings shall be maintained, where possible.

Section 3.2 Special Meetings.

Special Meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public and shall be held at such time as the Commission may determine, or they may be called by the Chairperson any time where an emergency situation warrants such a meeting.

Section 3.3 Noticing of Meetings.

Noticing of all meetings shall be in conformance with State Planning Law and the Modesto Municipal Code.

Section 3.4 Place of Meetings.

All meetings shall be held in the official Council Chamber of the City of Modesto or in such other location of the City as may be designated by the Planning Commission or the Secretary thereto.

Section 3.5 Quorum.

A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Section 3.6 Meetings to be Public.

All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public.

Section 3.7 Seating and Roll Call Vote.

The Commission shall be seated in alphabetical order. A roll call vote shall be taken upon the passage of all resolutions and be entered upon the journal of the proceedings of the Commission. Upon the request of any member, a 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 the order seated, provided that the name of the presiding officer shall be called last. All members shall be required to vote. The affirmative or negative vote of a majority of the entire membership of the Commission shall be necessary for it to take action.

Section 3.8 Attendance.

Regular attendance at all meetings of the Commission is required of all members to enable the Commission to discharge the duties imposed upon it by law. If a member is absent from three (3) regular meetings of the Commission consecutively, without securing the permission of the Commission expressed in its official minutes, the member shall be deemed to have resigned from the Commission, and the member’s office shall become vacant.

Section 3.9 Agenda and Reports.

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with a report outlining all known facts in each case to be considered by the Commission, with such analysis as is necessary, including recommended action when appropriate. The agenda and all reports shall be delivered or mailed to each member of the Commission, the City Manager, and the City Attorney prior to the Commission meeting at which they are to be considered, as far as possible in advance of the meeting as time for preparation will permit. Matters not included on the agenda will not be acted upon by the Commission unless (a) a majority of the Commission determine that an emergency situation exists, or (b) the Commission, by a two-thirds vote, or if less than two-thirds of the members are present by a unanimous vote, determines that the need to take action arise subsequent to the agenda for the meeting being posted, or (c) the item was on a properly posted agenda for a prior meeting of the Commission occurring not more than five (5) days prior to the meeting at which the action is taken.

Section 3.10 Field Trips.

In cases where a view of the premises will assist the Commission in making a decision, a field trip may be arranged by City planning staff prior to the meeting.

Section 3.11 Reading of the Minutes.

Unless the reading of the minutes of a previous 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.

Section 3.12 Order of Business (Agendas).

Order of business at any regular meeting shall be as follows:
a. Roll Call
b. Approval of Minutes
c. Consent and Joint Public Hearing Items
d. Public Hearings
e. Other Business
f. Oral Communications
g. Matters too Late for the Agenda
h. Adjournment
ARTICLE IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Section 4.1 Public Hearing Procedures.

The following rules shall govern the conduct of public hearings:
(a) The Chairperson opens the public hearing and calls for a presentation by staff. (b) At the opening of the hearing, staff describes the item under consideration and presents staff report and recommendation.
(c) The Planning Commission may ask questions of staff through the Chair. (d) At the conclusion of the presentation by staff, applicant (or proponents) is given first opportunity to speak and/or make a presentation, of any materials, exhibits, documents or other physical evidence.
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(e) For appeals, the Appelant’s presentation would precede the Applicant’s. (f) At the conclusion of the presentation by the applicant or proponents, any persons who oppose the application may make a presentation, and present any materials, exhibits, documents or other physical evidence.
(g) All exhibits, documents or other physical evidence used by applicant or other interested parties during the hearings, will be introduced into evidence and will become part of the record and retained by the Secretary until the decision becomes final. (h) Members of the public wishing to speak on an item shall not be required to be sworn. Each speaker will be required to approach the microphone and give their full name and address for the record before testifying.
(i) The Planning Commission may ask questions of the speaker, through the Chair. (j) The reading of details of letters and petitions by the persons submitting them may be permitted provided the material is not overly lengthy. Speakers will be asked to summarize written material. Such documents may be filed with the Secretary and the Secretary shall mark them as having been received for the limited purpose of showing the names of the persons protesting or supporting the application.
(k) While it is desirable in a democratic process to permit every person an unlimited right to speak, such a right unduly prolongs a public hearing and clouds the basic issue if the evidence presented is merely repetitious. Therefore, whenever necessary, the Chairperson may state that repetitious evidence is to be avoided. Similarly, testimony and evidence which is incompetent, irrelevant or immaterial may be foreclosed by the Chairperson. If such improper evidence is received, it shall not be considered by the Commission in reaching its decision. (l) The Commission may establish special rules for individual items of business, establishing time limits for presentations and requiring presentations to be made through spokespersons, if possible.
(m) After those in favor or opposed to an application have been heard, the Chairperson will ask for the recommendation of staff and the reasons for such recommendation. After such recommendation, both the applicant and opponent, if any, shall be given a limited amount of time to summarize their position or respond to the recommendation, after which the Chairperson shall close the public portion of the hearing. (n) The Commission should discuss the issues involved and make its decision only after hearing the evidence presented at the public hearing. Discussion of the matter by members of the Commission concurrently with or immediately following the staff’s factual report and before the public has an opportunity to present its point of view may influence the Commission action. Therefore, except for questions by the Commission to obtain or clarify the facts, discussion of the matter by Commission members should be delayed until after the public hearing is closed and the matter is presented to the Commission for discussion and decision. (o) The Commission may conduct a field trip to view the property involved in the public hearing. All field trips shall be taken as part of a regular, adjourned regular or special meeting of the Commission and all interested persons will be afforded the opportunity to be present to hear any reports or comments. A complete record of such field trip will be entered into the minutes so the record will indicate that the field trip was taken into consideration as evidence. If a Commissioner has personal knowledge of the property area, the Commissioner should make a #1..
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statement to that effect at the time of the hearing so the record will reflect everything being taken into consideration in making the final decision.
(p) Commissioners are responsible for ensuring that the public hearing is conducted in a fair and impartial manner. If a Commissioner receives personal contact or telephone calls outside of the public hearing which concerns a matter pending before or of interest to the Planning Commission, he or she shall disclose the substance and nature of the contact or call at the public hearing. If written materials are presented to the Commission by an applicant or member of the public, a copy must be made available for public review by filing the materials with the Secretary at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting at which the item or matter is scheduled to be considered or at the time the materials are provided to any Commissioner, whichever is earliest.
(q) Summary of Procedure for Conduct of Public Hearings by the Modesto City Planning Commission:
1) Opening of public hearing.
2) Staff Report and (optional) recommendation.
3) Applicant’s presentation.
4) Opposition presentation.
5) Staff recommendation.
6) Summation by applicant and opposition.
7) Close of public portion of hearing.
8) Discussion and decision by Commission.

ARTICLE V - PLANNING COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
Section 5.1 Membership.

The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members.

Section 5.2 Term.

The term of the Planning Commissioners shall be set by the City Council by resolution.

Section 5.3 Appointment Process.

The City Council shall appoint all members of the Planning Commission pursuant to applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.

ARTICLE VI - ELECTION OF OFFICERS/TERMS OF OFFICE
Section 6.1 Election of Officers.

As soon as practical following the first day of January of each year, the Commission shall elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

Section 6.2 Terms of Office.

The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall hold offices for one (1) year.

ARTICLE VII. - OFFICERS
Section 7.1 Enumerated.

The officers of the Commission shall be:
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A Chairperson, whose duties shall be to preside at all meetings and call special meetings; and A Vice Chairperson, who shall, in the absence of the Chairperson, perform the duties of the Chairperson.

ARTICLE VIII. - PROCEDURES, POWERS, DUTIES, AND STAFF
Section 8.1 Designated.

The provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of Modesto pertaining to procedures, powers, duties, and staff shall prevail.

Section 8.2 Secretary of the Commission.

The Director of the Community & Economic Development Department or his/her designee shall serve as Secretary to the Commission. The Secretary shall keep a written record of all business transacted by the Commission, notify Commission members of meetings, and keep the official records of the Commission. Upon the direction of the Commission, the Secretary shall perform such other secretarial duties as the Commission may require.

Section 8.3 Recording Secretary.

The recording secretary shall assist the Secretary of the Commission in fulfilling the responsibilities of administering to the needs of the Commission, including attending meetings to take audio recordings of the meetings, preparing minutes of all meetings, maintaining personnel records of the Commissioners and coordinating meeting schedules.

ARTICLE IX. - PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Section 9.1 Rules of Order.

Except as otherwise provided in these rules and regulations, all meetings of the Commission shall be conducted in accordance with the following rules and procedures.

Section 9.2 Rules of Debate.

The Chairperson, or such other member of the Planning Commission as may be presiding, may move, second and debate from the chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are by these rules imposed upon all members. The Chairperson shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a Commission member by acting as the Presiding Officer. (a) Getting the floor. Every member desiring to speak shall address the chair, and, upon recognition by the Presiding Officer, shall address only the question under debate, avoiding all personalities and indecorous language.
(b) Interruptions. A member once recognized, shall not be interrupted when speaking other than by the Presiding Officer to call the member to order, or as herein otherwise provided. If a member, while speaking, be called to order, the member shall cease speaking until the question of order be determined, and, if in order, the member shall be permitted to proceed. (c) Privilege of closing debate. The Commission member moving the adoption of a resolution or motion shall have the privilege of closing the debate.
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(d) Remarks of Commission member. A Commission member may request through the Presiding Officer, the privilege of having an abstract of the member’s statement on any subject under consideration by the Commission entered in the minutes. If the Commission consents thereto, such statement shall be entered in the minutes.
(e) Synopsis of debate. The Secretary may be directed by the Presiding Officer, with the consent of the Commission, to enter in the minutes a synopsis of the discussion on any question coming regularly before the Commission.

Section 9.3 Rules for Processing of Motions.
(a) Making and withdrawing motions. When a motion is made, it shall be stated clearly and concisely by its mover. After a motion is made, it may be stated by the Presiding Officer before debate. A motion may be withdrawn by the mover without the consent of the remaining Commission members.
(b) Divisible propositions. If the question contains two (2) or more divisible propositions, the Presiding Officer may, and upon request of a Commission member shall, divide the same. (c) Precedence of motions. When a motion is before the Commission, no motion shall be entertained except (precedence in order indicating):
1) To adjourn.
2) To fix hour of adjournment.
3) To lay on the table.
4) For the previous question.
5) To postpone to a certain day.
6) To refer.
7) To amend.
8) To postpone indefinitely.
(d) Motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn shall be in order any time except as follows:
1) When repeated without intervening business or discussion. 2) When made as an interruption of a member while speaking. 3) When the previous question has been ordered.
4) While a vote is being taken.

A motion to adjourn to “another time” is debatable only as to the time to which the meeting is adjourned.
(e) Motion to table. A motion to table or lay on the table is not debatable and shall preclude all amendments or debate of the subject under consideration. If the motion shall prevail, the matter may be “taken from the table” only by a successful motion to add it to the agenda at a subsequent meeting, to be discussed at the following regular meeting. (f) Motion for previous question. A motion for previous question shall close debate on the main motion and shall be undebatable. The statement by a Commission member “I call for the question” does not accomplish the same purpose. If a motion fails, debate is reopened, if motion passes, then vote shall be taken on the main motion. #1..
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(g) Motion to amend. A motion to amend shall be in order and is debatable only as to the proposed amendment. A motion to amend an amendment shall not be in order. Amendments are to be voted first, then the main motion as amended.
(h) Motion to postpone. A motion to postpone indefinitely shall be fully debatable and if the same is adopted the principal motion shall be declared lost. A motion to postpone to a definite time shall be amendable and debatable as to propriety of postponement and time set. (i) Motion to refer. A motion to refer to staff or to a Commission committee shall not be debatable except for the propriety of referring.
(j) Motion to reconsider. A motion to reconsider any action taken by the Commission may be made only on the day such action was taken. It may be made either immediately during the same session, or at a recessed or adjourned session thereof. Such motion must be made by one of the prevailing side, but may be seconded by any member, and may be made at any time and shall be debatable. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent a Commission member of the prevailing side from remaking the same motion at a subsequent meeting of the Commission. In such an event, the person desiring to remake the motion for reconsideration shall submit a written request for reconsideration to the Commission Secretary, who shall place the matter on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Commission.

Section 9.4 Parliamentarian.

The Chairperson, acting with the advice of the City Attorney, shall decide all questions of interpretation of these rules and any other questions of a parliamentary nature which may arise at a Planning Commission meeting.

ARTICLE X. - METHOD OF ACTION
Section 10.1 Decisions.

All decisions of the Commission required by the provisions of the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations shall be by resolution. All other determinations of the Commission may be by motion, except when otherwise required by law.

ARTICLE XI. - COMMITTEES
Section 11.1 Special Committees.

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CITY OF MODESTO

COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

December 19, 2023
Date: December 19, 2023
TO: Appointments Committee
Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Chair
Chris Ricci, Vice-Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Nathan Houx, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department SUBJECT: Visit Modesto Board of Director Reappointments & Appointments CONTACT: Nathan Houx, Acting Director, [email protected], 209-571-5526 DESCRIPTION:

Consider recommending the reappointments of Chris Murphy, Pervez Khan and Angela Cangiamila, and the appointment of new members to fill two vacancies on the Visit Modesto Board of Directors for two-year terms from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025; 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:

In 2020, the Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau was re-established as a California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation. Though operating independent of the City, the appointments to the Board of Director are made by the City Council. Visit Modesto is allocated a portion of Transient Occupancy Taxes to:
1) Attract visitors to the area by promoting and marketing Modesto as a convention, sports, tourism, and leisure travel destination;
2) Provide coordination and leadership for the community and the visitor industry on matter relating to convention activity and tourism;
3) Gather community information designed to convey to opinion leaders and the public at large, the status of the visitor industry; and
4) Work with local government agencies, private enterprise, and other interested parties to structure and implement suitable financing plans.
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In compliance with the Visit Modesto Bylaws, the Board of Directors (BOD) shall be comprised of a minimum of seven and no more than nine members. Three (3) Board Members shall represent a major entertainment, restaurant, sports venue, retail business or attraction (Entertainment); two (2) Board Members shall represent the lodging industry within the City of Modesto (Lodging); and two (2) Board Members shall be residents of the City of Modesto which may or may not be directly associated with the tourism, hospitality or entertainment industries, but shall have demonstrated an interest in the City (Resident). When appointing up to nine (9) members, the two (2) additional Board Members shall meet a minimum of one of the aforementioned qualifications (Entertainment, Lodging, or Resident).

DISCUSSION:

The Visit Modesto Board of Directors has several seats open for reappointment and new appointments. A summary of the current filled and vacant seats, by qualification, is listed and explained below:

CVB Board of Directors
Seat Qualification Status
Seat 1 Entertainment Filled
Seat 2 Entertainment Chris Murphy – Seeking 3rd Reappointment.

Seat 3 Entertainment Vacant – New Application
Seat 4 Lodging Filled
Seat 5 Lodging Pervez Khan - Seeking 3rd Reappointment.

Seat 6 Resident Angela Cangiamilla – Seeking 2nd Reappointment.

Seat 7 Resident Filled
Seat 8 Additional Filled
Seat 9 Additional Vacant – New Application
Reappointments: Three incumbents, Chris Murphy, Entertainment representative, Pervez Khan, Lodging representative, and Angela Cangiamilla, Resident representative are eligible to serve another two-year term, and each have reapplied. In addition, each has attended all scheduled meetings in 2022 and 2023 or have been properly excused in advance. Pending recommendation by the Appointments Committee and approval by Council, each will serve a two-year term from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

Vacancies: To date, a total of five new applications have been received. Of those, two met the criteria of one or more of the Visit Modesto board qualifications and three did not due to a lack of prior volunteer, committee, or board experience and a conflict of interest. Appointees filling the vacancies will serve two-year terms from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. 1) Damon Robbins, owner and operator of camp 4 wine in downtown Modesto, meets the criteria to fill the vacant Entertainment seat.
2) Helda Paules, Market Physician Recruiter at Doctors Medical Center meets the criteria to serve one of the two additional seats.

It should be noted that on December 5, 2023, the Visit Modesto Board amended its bylaws which will impact future Visit Modesto Board of Director appointments. The amendments include 1) updating all references to the “Modesto Convention & Visitors Bureau” to “Visit Modesto”; 2) #2..
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revising board terms from two-years to four years; and 3) revising term eligibility to serve from three terms to two terms. In addition, with the Board’s unique composition (lodging, entertainment, resident, and additional seats) the bylaws have been amended to provide for the Board of Directors to consider applications and make nominations of candidates prior to being appointed or reappointed by the City Council. This provision is similar to the Downtown Improvement District’s Board appointment process.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendation:

Motion recommending the reappointments of Chris Murphy, Pervez Khan and Angela Cangiamila, and the appointment of new members to fill two vacancies on the Visit Modesto Board of Directors for two-year terms from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025; and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

Nathan Houx, Acting Director
Parks, Recreation & Neighborhoods Department
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Applications

2. Visit Modesto Bylaws
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Sent:

To:

Subject:

Online Form Submission #40368 for Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
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.

First Name Helda
Last Name Paules
Familiar Name, if different
than above
Field not completed.

Email Address
Legal Address
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone Number
Work Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Employer
Job Title Market Physician Recruiter
Employer Address
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Name
Employer Contact Phone
Number
Have you ever been
convicted, plead guilty or
plead no contest to a
crime?
No
Are you now, or have you
been employed by or been
an elected official of the
City of Modesto or the
Modesto Convention and
Visitors Bureau?
No
Do you have relatives or a
member of your household
who are employed by or are
an elected official of the
City of Modesto or the
Modesto Convention and
Visitors Bureau?
No
Please list your past and
present memberships on
boards, committees and
organizations: (business,
civic, commumity, fraternal,
political, professional,
recreational, religious, and
social)
NA
Please list notable
achievements in your
service to the organizations
you listed above.

NA
Please describe any other
volunteer experience:

During my time as a volunteer at Health services Agency, I had the privilege of engaging in a wide range of activities that contributed to the agency's overall efficiency and patient care. I also have volunteered for events for the hospital sponsored events for the hospital. With this I had the opportunity to collaborate closely with healthcare professionals and
organizational leaders and other volunteers. Interacting with community members to help ensure success of these events.

Please list your fundraising
experience:

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3 hospital, I would join several different Charity Galas and Auctions for the community.

Please list any relevant
employment, training,
certificates, licenses or
professional registrations:

AAPPR, Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment Certified.

What makes being a Board
Member of the Modesto
CVB meaningful to you?
As a board member, several aspects make this role deeply meaning full to me: The Community impact, serving o the board allows me to have a direct and substantial impact on the community of Modesto. It will provide an avenue to address and contribute to positive change and enhance the well-being oof residents and visitors to our city. Advocacy and
Representation enables me to advocate for the needs and interests of the community. As well as collaborating decision making with involving dedicated individuals who share a common goal of improving Modesto, through strategic decision making and problem solving.

What are some of your
prior board or committee
leadership experiences?
I have been on the board of Governing for Employees at the hospital. This board collectively works together to enhance employees outlook and enhance employee and visitor
experiences within the hospital. This experience will provide qualities that are often valuable for the hospital to increase awareness of all attributions involved to growing a better environment.

What skills, connections,
resources, and expertise do
you have to offer and are
willing to use on behalf of
the organization?
My expertise in recruitment of new physicians to the area will assist in guiding decision making and provide insights on complex issues of visitors to the area. I also have leadership skills of leading discussions, motivate others, and make informed decisions while strategic thinking of contributing to long term planning. Networking of professional contacts of Hospital Administrators, acute facilities, and physicians within the community. A willingness to dedicate time and energy to the board and responsibilities for fulfilling the role effectively.

Do you have any worries or
concerns about joining the
Board?
No
Do you have personal
aspirations that could be
enhanced by Board service?
No
What motivates you? A passion and interest on a topic or field motivate me the most.

What were your
expectations from the
An expectation to provide strategic direction and input into long term plans.
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4 management of the
nonprofits where you've
served as a board member?
How important is socially
interacting with other
board members?
It is very important as it will enhance communication, mission and collaboration.

In your own words, define
tourism:

Tourism for me refers to an activity of people traveling to destinations outside their usual place of residence for leisure, recreation or for any business purpose.

In your own words, define
hospitality:

Hospitality for me is it refers to a friendly and generous reception to guests and visitors by providing accommodations, customer services, recreation and entertainment. It is a large part of tourism as it plays a crucial role on shaping a visitor's experience.

How do you believe tourism
benefits our community?
It can generate revenue, create jobs, and foster cultural exchange in return provide benefits to the local environment and community, as it raises economic, social and cultural.

What business segment(s)
should be the beneficiary of
a Convention and Visitors
Bureau?
Some business segments should be beneficiary is the
hospitality industry, restaurants, transportation, and
entertainment attractions.

How many times per year
do you travel overnight?
Business? Leisure?
5-10
How many nights did you
stay in a hotel outside of
Stanislaus County in the last
year?
5-10
What was your best
experience visiting a
destination recently?
Hospitality and recreational activities and availability of wide range of restaurants.

What was your worst
experience visiting a
destination recently?
Transporation
Have you attended a
convention or trade show
over the last 24 months?
No
Have you traveled on
business or service
organization business to
No
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5 destinations outside of the
Central Valley in the last 24
months?
In your perspective, what is
the role of a Convention
and Visitors Bureau?
I believe the role of a Convention and Visitors Bureau is to work to attract visitors and to support the local economy and various business in growing.

What interaction should the
Convention and Visitors
Bureau have with: City
Council, City Manager, or
other organizations?
The interactions the Convention and visitors Bureau should have with the City Council, City Manager and other
organizations is vital. The roles via the Bureau can enhance the communication and plan ways that will strategically aim to increase revenue which can be reinvested in infrastructure, public services and tourism development. These contribution through meetings will engage leaders in communicating efforts to contributing to economic growth and the overall well-being of Modesto which will attract them to learn more of what can be a huge benefit to the community.

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First Name eric
Last Name robbins
Familiar Name, if different
than above
damon
Email Address
Legal Address
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone Number
Work Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Employer
Job Title owner/operator
Employer Address
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2 Employer Primary Contact
Name
Employer Contact Phone
Number
Have you ever been
convicted, plead guilty or
plead no contest to a
crime?
No
Are you now, or have you
been employed by or been
an elected official of the
City of Modesto or the
Modesto Convention and
Visitors Bureau?
No
Do you have relatives or a
member of your household
who are employed by or are
an elected official of the
City of Modesto or the
Modesto Convention and
Visitors Bureau?
No
Please list your past and
present memberships on
boards, committees and
organizations: (business,
civic, commumity, fraternal,
political, professional,
recreational, religious, and
social)
none. i am only recently making the time for other endeavors in our community. owning a restaurant and starting a family has always entirely occupied me. i'd like this to be the start of spreading my wings.

Please list notable
achievements in your
service to the organizations
you listed above.
none
Please describe any other
volunteer experience:
i haven't had much due to my occupation.

Please list your fundraising
experience:
i have thrown several fundraisers through the restaurant and have raised over $10,000.00.

Please list any relevant
employment, training,
certificates, licenses or
professional registrations:
none
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3 What makes being a Board
Member of the Modesto
CVB meaningful to you?
my father was a active on many boards, he was a pillar of this community. i'd like the opportunity to have a similar footprint. this, is a step in the right direction.

What are some of your
prior board or committee
leadership experiences?
none
What skills, connections,
resources, and expertise do
you have to offer and are
willing to use on behalf of
the organization?
i believe that my prior experiences of traveling the country and the world as well as my 25 years of experience in the
restaurant business would enable me to contribute ideas and offer advice on tourism. i also am a straight shooter and am not afraid to tell it how i see it.

Do you have any worries or
concerns about joining the
Board?
No
Do you have personal
aspirations that could be
enhanced by Board service?
Yes
If yes, please explain: i'd like to have more depth of ability to contribute to my community.

What motivates you? family, laughter, achieving goals and hospitallity.

What were your
expectations from the
management of the
nonprofits where you've
served as a board member?
none
How important is socially
interacting with other
board members?
not very important.

In your own words, define
tourism:
attracting people from other places and cultures to spend time and money in our city.

In your own words, define
hospitality:
hospitality is knowing what is needed before it's needed. it's a dialogue between a customer and a host that is more about why, than what. hospitality is a fascinating conversation as opposed to service which is not.

How do you believe tourism
benefits our community?
i love tourists. i love to show them how wonderful modesto is, i believe that the more people we can show and convince of how great we are, the greater we will be and the more we can actualize those beliefs.
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4 What business segment(s)
should be the beneficiary of
a Convention and Visitors
Bureau?
restaurants, and hotels
How many times per year
do you travel overnight?
Business? Leisure?
10 How many nights did you
stay in a hotel outside of
Stanislaus County in the last
year?
6 What was your best
experience visiting a
destination recently?
i was in south lake tahoe by myself dining at the bar at gordon ramsey's spot. it was a good meal, surprisingly good, with good drinks but most of all, there was a level of hospitality from the bartender that i didn't expect. he was engaging and attentive and seemed interested and appreciative of our brief
interactions. that one dinner created a beautiful memory from a bar seat at a restaurant in tahoe that thanks to the attention of that person representing that place, that i won't soon forget (and also that i recommend to people).

What was your worst
experience visiting a
destination recently?
i recently ate at a very expensive restaurant where at the end of my meal i asked to have my leftovers boxed up. they brought me a box, and i boxed it up myself. it was such an opportunity to provide a simple service that was overlooked by not just the server, but the manager as well. kind of left a bad taste in my mouth.

Have you attended a
convention or trade show
over the last 24 months?
No
Have you traveled on
business or service
organization business to
destinations outside of the
Central Valley in the last 24
months?
No
In your perspective, what is
the role of a Convention
and Visitors Bureau?
to showcase all that modesto has to offer and to make it known that we are worth visiting.

What interaction should the
Convention and Visitors
Bureau have with: City
i am not sure.
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5 Council, City Manager, or
other organizations?
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First Name Chris
Last Name Murphy
Familiar Name, if different
than above
Field not completed.

Email Address
Legal Address
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone Number
Work Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Employer
Job Title CEO
Employer Address
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2 Employer Primary Contact
Name
Employer Contact Phone
Number
Have you ever been
convicted, plead guilty or
plead no contest to a
crime?
No
Are you now, or have you
been employed by or been
an elected official of the
City of Modesto or the
Modesto Convention and
Visitors Bureau?
No
Do you have relatives or a
member of your household
who are employed by or are
an elected official of the
City of Modesto or the
Modesto Convention and
Visitors Bureau?
No
Please list your past and
present memberships on
boards, committees and
organizations: (business,
civic, commumity, fraternal,
political, professional,
recreational, religious, and
social)
Past and Present memberships on boards, committees
• ModestoView - Founder and Publisher
• Modesto CVB – Founding Board Member
• State Theatre of Modesto – President of the Board and Board Member
• Modesto Area Music Association – Founder and President • Modesto Band of Stanislaus County – Board Member
emeritus -Former VP and President
• Gallo Center - Founding Committee, Founder, Board of
Trustees, Board of Directors
• LaLoma Neighborhood Association – Past President
• Modesto Rotary Club - Member and Committee Volunteer
• Salvation Army - Committee Volunteer
- Graffiti USA Museum, founding Board member
Please list notable
achievements in your
service to the organizations
you listed above.
• Created and founded ModestoView.com and Modesto View
Magazine. This is a resource dedicated to Serving Modesto Civic Pride Daily since 1997. We are the largest monthly magazine and entertainment website and social media
presence in our region. ModestoView supports 100% positive activities from food, drink, music, arts, theatre, cocktails, nonprofits and so much more. ModestoView has won many international design awards.
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3 • As President of the State Theatre – Turned the theatre around, upgraded the facility, increased booking and took it to a level where it could be handed off to the current ownership structure.
• Founding member of the Gallo Center Committee started raising funds and awareness since it was a blueprint. Have served as a Trustee or Board of Director member since.
• Awarded Chamber Member of the Year and Chamber
Distinguished Service Award Members
• Award Best in Local Business by the Modesto Bee for our Company Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group and ModestoView
• Created the Modesto Area Music Association to celebrate and promote live music in our community and market the talent of our local musicians, both here in Modesto and outside of our area.
• Created the Modesto Historic Cruise Route Walking Tour and Multimedia experience in downtown Modesto
• Created Modesto Graffiti USA, a clothing and gift company that promotes the Classic Modesto USA to both residents and visitors to our community.
• Co-Founded with John Black, Classic Community Murals, a network of Graffiti Themed large size murals centralized in downtown Modesto and up McHenry. This attracts visitors from both local and out of area.
• Developed the Modesto Music History Program to track music history in Modesto since 1919.
• Named Citizen of the Year 2019 by the American GI Forum • Named Grand Marshal – American Graffiti Festival Cruise Parade 2021
• Inducted to the Legends of the Cruise – Walk of Fame. – 2022
• Co founded the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum 2019 to present. Current board member.

Please describe any other
volunteer experience:
• Rebuilt the Graceada Park Playground in 1998 raising over $305,000
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4 • Raised funds and served on the Gallo Center from the fundraising start,
• Support Haven Women's Center with an annual fundraising team ,
• East LaLoma Playground committee,
• Love Modesto Sponsor and MC of the Love Modesto event • Volunteer, Power of the Purse Fundraiser.
• United Way Fundraiser – Walk the Stage
• Modesto Rotary Club - Member and Committee Volunteer
• Salvation Army - Committee Volunteer
• Lakewood School – Kids Web Club
• Boys and Girls Club event MC
• Donate my band Third Party for local non-profits
• MC and Auctioneer for many other local non-profits
• Created and Developed the Modesto Historic Cruise Route with the City of Modesto, creating the 1st Walking tour of downtown Modesto with 25 interactive kiosks, attracting people from both from our region and attracting visitors to our community. This has evolved into the Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame that features and annual celebration during Graffiti Summer. This attracts visitors both locally and out of town.
• Created the Modesto Rockin Holiday Program for 10 th St Plaza, providing non-cost entertainment to visitors to downtown with live local music, Rockin Santa, Snow
• Developed Graffiti USA Museum concept.
• More examples upon request.

Please list your fundraising
experience:
• Rebuilt the Graceada Park Playground in 1998 raising over $305,000
• Raised funds and served on the Gallo Center from the
fundraising start,
• East LaLoma Playground committee,
• Walk a Mile for Haven
• Heart Walk team for American Heart Association
• MoBand 100th Celebration - 2019
• Raising $6.5 million to build the Graffiti USA Museum Please list any relevant
employment, training,
certificates, licenses or
professional registrations:
• Leadership training at Michigan State
• Regular motivational and civic pride speaker at local service groups and leadership teams
What makes being a Board
Member of the Modesto
CVB meaningful to you?
• Modesto is an amazing city with a fantastic past that will guide the way to our future. Modesto’s rich history in music with our role in the birth of Rockabilly music in 1938, our wine history as the home of the world’s largest winery, the birthplace of American Graffiti and the Cruise, the home of George Lucas and the birthplace of Star Wars and our rich food industry , that #2..
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5 feeds the word and also provides the foundation of our local restaurant and culinary scene all pave the way to an exciting place that should be sought out by visitors from around the world. Tourists search for these unique places and we need to do a better job of showcasing our unique history to the rest of the world. Not only that, we need to educate our own
community members about how cool our city is. Modesto USA is a Classic American City and we need to tell everyone about it and attract those tourism $$.

What are some of your
prior board or committee
leadership experiences?
See above
What skills, connections,
resources, and expertise do
you have to offer and are
willing to use on behalf of
the organization?
• As a leader in the community with a voice, I utilize this position to tell our story, to groups, teams, and through our ModestoView magazine, to our entire region and a global audience. I also inject civic pride to my employees at our warehouse company and encourage community involvement
and engagement.
• My prior career was as Global Director of Marketing for Specialized Bicycles where I travelled the globe, launching new brands and products, all based in our core message that we were the innovator of the Mountain Bike and our brand position was one of rider passion creating excellent products. Modesto must be true to it’s history and leverage our authentic heritage as a spring board to any new message we create. This is what I do.
• In addition, I have an art and a creative team that would be a big asset.

Do you have any worries or
concerns about joining the
Board?
No
Do you have personal
aspirations that could be
enhanced by Board service?
Yes
If yes, please explain: I am doing this to promote Modesto and change the perception of who we are. That's personal to me. This has been my
passion since I moved back to Modesto in 1996 to encourage new people to move to town and visit.

What motivates you? • Making sure the people learn about and love Modesto. It takes work to showcase the good messages and fight the
negatives. Through ModestoView, we have been able to do this. My goals and motivations have been met and are driven as both of my daughters have returned to live and work in #2..
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6 Modesto and it is our job to make sure this next generation loves this community and knows our history as much as we do.

They grew up knowing the good things and we have to spread this message to both our locals and those that visit or plan on visiting.

What were your
expectations from the
management of the
nonprofits where you've
served as a board member?
• You have to build teams. You have to show a vision and believe in it. You have to create a picture so that everyone can be a part of it and add their respective parts. We have to think big and do it right.

How important is socially
interacting with other
board members?
• It is 100% essential. If you don’t experience our community, engage in local events and programs, you shouldn’t be apart of this kind of effort that is designed to attract people.

In your own words, define
tourism:
• Attracting people to our community based on their desire to experience our community for our history, our entertainment, event services and our local people and businesses that deliver on this expectation. We have to be who we really are and the nature of tourism is to go see and experience something they don’t normally have or is unique. This visitation delivers tourism dollars that enhance our community.

In your own words, define
hospitality:
• Delivering the experience we promise. If we promise the home of American Graffiti; that experience must come true. We have to be welcoming, at our restaurants, event centers, theatres and local businesses. We have to understand that people are choosing where they visit and if our businesses community is focused on delivering that welcoming experience, that is hospitality.

How do you believe tourism
benefits our community?
• Strong tourism builds civic pride of the people that live here, builds revenue in the business community, promotes our
community outside of Modesto as people that visit promote their wonderful experiences. Tourism and business travel dollars are essential for our future.

What business segment(s)
should be the beneficiary of
a Convention and Visitors
Bureau?
Hospitality, Performing arts, Dining, Schools, Local industry, Event Centers, and funding of the city government.

How many times per year
do you travel overnight?
Business? Leisure?
Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group
How many nights did you
stay in a hotel outside of
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7 Stanislaus County in the last
year?
What was your best
experience visiting a
destination recently?
Visiting some of the older cities in the Mid West, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, New York and learning more about how we
leverage our past and our key benefits to tell a really good authentic story.

What was your worst
experience visiting a
destination recently?
Changing planes in Frankfurt airport or anywhere in Scottsdale AZ or Phoenix .

Have you attended a
convention or trade show
over the last 24 months?
Yes
If so, where and what
event?
• Yes, Atlanta, San Diego, Sacramento, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Scottdale, St Louis. And San Francisco. AFFI Frozen Foods, Home Delivery World, National Poultry, Boston Seafood, Pro Mat, Pro Food, Fancy Foods West,
Have you traveled on
business or service
organization business to
destinations outside of the
Central Valley in the last 24
months?
Yes
If so, where and for what
purpose?
London, Frankfurt, Rome, Naples, Cannes, Monaco,
Barcelona, Ibiza, Mallorca, New York, Charleston, Dallas, Maui, Seattle, Cleveland, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Denver, Alaska, Quebec, Bozeman Mt, others upon request.

In your perspective, what is
the role of a Convention
and Visitors Bureau?
• Create a program that invites and entices people and groups to visit Modesto. Sell the reasons to book a hotel night or a convention. Turn a one-night stop into a two night stop.

Assemble all of the resources available to attract business and leisure travel and manage the details that make those visit experience real and successful. AND, track and develop
metrics to gauge our success, demographics, successes and failures so that new programs can be built. The CVB sets the tone for the community branding and message
What interaction should the
Convention and Visitors
Bureau have with: City
Council, City Manager, or
other organizations?
• Regular and frequent interaction.
• The CVB is the voice of the perception of our city and there is information that needs to be shared, so that our city has the services and support to make the visitor experience real and positive. The CVB must communicate the value of the tourism and entertainment industries and the value to our city budget and our community pride and well being.
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First Name Pervez
Last Name Khan
Familiar Name, if different
than above
.

Email Address
Legal Address
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone Number
Work Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Employer
Job Title General Manager
Employer Address
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2 Employer Primary Contact
Name
Employer Contact Phone
Number
Have you ever been
convicted, plead guilty or
plead no contest to a
crime?
No
Are you now, or have you
been employed by or been
an elected official of the
City of Modesto or the
Modesto Convention and
Visitors Bureau?
Yes
Do you have relatives or a
member of your household
who are employed by or are
an elected official of the
City of Modesto or the
Modesto Convention and
Visitors Bureau?
No
Please list your past and
present memberships on
boards, committees and
organizations: (business,
civic, commumity, fraternal,
political, professional,
recreational, religious, and
social)
Care Committee
Please list notable
achievements in your
service to the organizations
you listed above.

Hold Rally & Train Team how to Care of Team and Guest
Please describe any other
volunteer experience:

Hotel Association of Modesto, Community Organizers of Rolla MO.

Please list your fundraising
experience:

None
Please list any relevant
employment, training,
certificates, licenses or
professional registrations:

Ds in Engineering, GEneral Manager from Hilton hotel/Choice Hotel
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3 What makes being a Board
Member of the Modesto
CVB meaningful to you?
To Help Bring more Tour travel and corporate business to Modesto
What are some of your
prior board or committee
leadership experiences?
Board Member Now Vice Chair of Board of Directors
What skills, connections,
resources, and expertise do
you have to offer and are
willing to use on behalf of
the organization?
Vast Hospitality experience
Do you have any worries or
concerns about joining the
Board?
No
Do you have personal
aspirations that could be
enhanced by Board service?
Yes
If yes, please explain: Gain Knowledge and direction to improve the working of hospitality & guest experience
What motivates you? Meeting new people every day & serve the guest public and teams
What were your
expectations from the
management of the
nonprofits where you've
served as a board member?
Organize events to bring together familes and kids to have good time. Social interaction of families to enhance there knowledge of outside world.

How important is socially
interacting with other
board members?
Very crictical to put the board on the right path.

In your own words, define
tourism:

Tourism is an industry & many parts to it. Hotel, Restaurants, cultural centers historical places to let people out side and with in the city and country to explore.

In your own words, define
hospitality:

Cordial reception, kindness, welcoming guest and strangers to food and beverage, entertainment and nice sleeping room. As Hospitality provide means and direction to explore the
universe.

How do you believe tourism
benefits our community?
Cultural exchange between the communities,economic
growth,job creation,community development and
improvements. It bring extra $$ to communities by spending money.
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4 What business segment(s)
should be the beneficiary of
a Convention and Visitors
Bureau?
Community, Hotel Restaurants, Shops, Places to visit, sports complexes, movie theatres, transportation gas station etc.

How many times per year
do you travel overnight?
Business? Leisure?
five to ten times business n family vacations
How many nights did you
stay in a hotel outside of
Stanislaus County in the last
year?
20 plus nights
What was your best
experience visiting a
destination recently?
Hawaii
What was your worst
experience visiting a
destination recently?
None as employed by Hilton we have lot of Perks in travelling.

Have you attended a
convention or trade show
over the last 24 months?
Yes
If so, where and what
event?
Orlando, Fl Hilton Convention & Westmont Convention
Have you traveled on
business or service
organization business to
destinations outside of the
Central Valley in the last 24
months?
Yes
If so, where and for what
purpose?
Omaha, Atlanta, Santa Monica Denver.

In your perspective, what is
the role of a Convention
and Visitors Bureau?
Promote Business & Leisure & Convention to
communities.They act as Tourism customer service
organizationRun campaigns to promote the city and
communities
What interaction should the
Convention and Visitors
Bureau have with: City
Council, City Manager, or
other organizations?
Perfect Working relation ship where as an expert in Tourism.

CVB should be the guiding light of City of Modesto. City Support is key to the success of organization.

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For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website.

First Name Angela
Last Name Cangiamilla
Familiar Name, if
different than above
Field not completed.

Email Address
Legal Address
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone Number
Work Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Employer
Job Title Director of Sales & Marketing
Employer Address
Employer Primary
Contact Name
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Employer Contact
Phone Number
Have you ever been
convicted, plead guilty
or plead no contest to a
crime?
Yes
If yes, please explain No contest to "wet reckless" in 2004 Are you now, or have
you been employed by
or been an elected
official of the City of
Modesto or the
Modesto Convention
and Visitors Bureau?
Yes
Do you have relatives
or a member of your
household who are
employed by or are an
elected official of the
City of Modesto or the
Modesto Convention
and Visitors Bureau?
No
Please list your past
and present
memberships on
boards, committees
and organizations:
(business, civic,
commumity, fraternal,
political, professional,
recreational, religious,
and social)
Modesto CVB Board of Directors, Modesto Rotary Club Board of Directors, Phi Sigma Sigma Executive Board Member
Please list notable
achievements in your
service to the
organizations you listed
above.

Served as Secretary for Modesto CVB Board, headed several committees within Modesto Rotary Club. Served as Secretary and Vice President for Phi Sigma Sigma
Please describe any
other volunteer
experience:

Girl Scouts of America Volunteer/Troop Leader
Please list your Fundraised for multiple organizations with Rotary International. #2..
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fundraising experience:

Please list any relevant
employment, training,
certificates, licenses or
professional
registrations:

Worked in Hospitality/Tourism industry for 16+ years
What makes being a
Board Member of the
Modesto CVB
meaningful to you?
Making an impact in our community through Travel and Tourism initiatives, and seeing the results of our collective efforts through positive feedback throughout the region and on a National level.

What are some of your
prior board or
committee leadership
experiences?
Experience with membership retention, event planning,
budgeting and forecasting.

What skills,
connections,
resources, and
expertise do you have
to offer and are willing
to use on behalf of the
organization?
16+ years in the Hospitality Industry, along with 10+ working in the community. 8+ years of fundraising and event planning experience.

Do you have any
worries or concerns
about joining the
Board?
No
Do you have personal
aspirations that could
be enhanced by Board
service?
Yes
If yes, please explain: Community engagement and networking.

What motivates you? Supporting growth in our region.

What were your
expectations from the
management of the
nonprofits where
you've served as a
board member?
Continued progress in advancing the mission of the organization, while maintaining transparency in communications.

How important is
socially interacting with
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other board members?
In your own words,
define tourism:

The industry that supports travel.

In your own words,
define hospitality:

Creating a welcoming environment through extending kindness, warmth and accessibility.

How do you believe
tourism benefits our
community?
Bringing revenue to the region that can be used for the betterment of the community.

What business
segment(s) should be
the beneficiary of a
Convention and
Visitors Bureau?
Hospitality/Lodging, Entertainment,
How many times per
year do you travel
overnight? Business?
Leisure?
10+
How many nights did
you stay in a hotel
outside of Stanislaus
County in the last
year?
20+
What was your best
experience visiting a
destination recently?
Traveling to Boise. Everyone there was very hospitable, the area was clean and there were many activities within walking distance.

What was your worst
experience visiting a
destination recently?
San Franciso a few months ago. Safety and cleanliness are concerning and makes me reconsider visiting again anytime soon.

Have you attended a
convention or trade
show over the last 24
months?
Yes
If so, where and what
event?
Coranado Beach, Company Convention
Have you traveled on
business or service
organization business
to destinations outside
Yes
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of the Central Valley in
the last 24 months?
If so, where and for
what purpose?
Coranado Beach, Company Convention
In your perspective,
what is the role of a
Convention and
Visitors Bureau?
To market a destination and promote tourism to that area.

What interaction should
the Convention and
Visitors Bureau have
with: City Council, City
Manager, or other
organizations?
Attend City Council meetings and present updates regarding efforts to draw tourism to the city. Work with the City Manager to find opportunities for development to increase tourism.

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Appointments CommitteeDecember 19, 2023

Appointments Committee
December 19, 2023