Agenda packet — Appointments Committee, September 11, 2024 (part 2 of 2)

position requires the candidate to be a small aircraft owner for general aviation, staff determined a mass email to all general aviation users would be a great way to promote the vacancy. This promotion generated 12 applications. Of those applications, 11 were considered qualified candidates based on the position requirements. Due to the response, qualified candidates were then supplied an additional questionnaire to be filled out with a deadline for response. The Airport received five questionnaires to be reviewed by the AAC for a recommendation.

The Small Aircraft Owner/ General Aviation position is currently held by Allan Ramsay and expired on June 30, 2024.

Candidate #1 - Andrew Stein
A current aircraft owner and current tenant at the airport, has owned seven aircraft and a helicopter. He’s excited to get involved with the local Modesto Airport community, which is a new venture for him. He looks forward to joining in on the monthly Commemorative Air Force (CAF) breakfasts and lunches. Andrew is thrilled with his new J hangar and the great community of volunteers at the airport.

Candidate #2 - Nate Holderbein
With nearly 30 years of flying experience and a recent base at Modesto Airport, he values the airport for both personal use and its role in supporting the Civil Air Patrol. He’s interested in joining the board primarily to fill a necessary role and gain experience, rather than to push a specific agenda. Nate is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to Modesto Airport and potentially improve conditions at other nearby airports. He has a positive opinion of Modesto Airport compared to other GA airports.

Candidate #3 - Christopher Fox
As an aircraft owner and pilot for over six years, all his aircraft have been based at Modesto Airport. He took his flying lessons with Hummingbird Aviation in 2017. He’s passionate about Modesto and aviation. He would like to contribute to the airport’s continued improvement and value to the community by representing the general aviation community effectively. He has plenty of suggestions such as upgrades to the pilot’s lounge, hosting more local events and gathering input from tenants.

Candidate #4 - Jeremiah Sasser
A current aircraft owner and tenant of the general aviation side of the airport has shown interest in the position and has applied to fill the vacancy. He has been a pilot and user of Modesto Airport for the last ten years. He is a frequent user of the services and businesses at the Airport as well. Jeremiah travels often and has experienced airports of all sizes.

Candidate #5 - Michael Coats
A pilot and plane owner at Modesto, his deep aviation connection comes through his involvement with Modesto Vapor Trails, a long-standing non-profit at the airport. After retiring from Modesto City Schools, he began to fly in 2018. He would like to be a voting member to support general aviation and Modesto Airport, recognizing the advantage of having a towered facility, which many similar-sized cities lack. His goal is to promote growth in general aviation and ensure the airport remains well-managed and maintained. He suggests increased pilot training support, improved paving around hangars, and addressing the growing trees that obstruct the approach to runway 28L.
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Appointments Committee, September 11, 2024
Airport Advisory Committee, Appointment of Vacant Position

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At the Airport Advisory Committee (“AAC”) meeting on March 21, 2024, redacted supplemental questions for the qualified candidates were provided to the Committee and reviewed to be voted on. The AAC identified Jeremiah Sasser as the most qualified candidate for the position.

FISCAL IMPACT:

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

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion recommending the appointment of one vacancy to the Airport Advisory Committee for the position of Small Aircraft Owner/G.A. for a four-year term with an expiration date of June 30, 2028, and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

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

1. 2020 AAC Bylaws

2. AAC Applications

3. Supplemental Questions

4. Appointments Matrix
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BYLAWS OF THE

AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ARTICLE I

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

ARTICLE II

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

ARTICLE III

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

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

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

ARTICLE IV

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. The failure of a member to attend 75 percent (75%) of the regular meetings within one year (July through June) shall constitute a tender of resignation by that member, which tender can be accepted by the Committee without further notice. The Committee Clerk #5..
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shall promptly notify the City of Modesto or Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors of such resignation and resulting vacancy.

ARTICLE V

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

ARTICLE VI

OFFICERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

ARTICLE VII

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ARTICLE VIII

QUORUM AND VOTING

1. The presence of four (4) voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business duly presented at a meeting of the Committee, even if one more members must abstain from voting on a particular item of business, but if less than the full quorum was eligible to vote on the item, the Chair may direct that the item be brought back for reconsideration at the next meeting of the Committee. #5..
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2. Each member of the Committee shall have one vote, which shall be exercised by the member, if present at a meeting, unless required to abstain due to an actual or perceived conflict of interest. Voting by proxy shall not be allowed.

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

ARTICLE IX

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

ARTICLE X

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

SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Bylaws, or any portion thereof, is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or invalid for any reason, such provision shall be severable and shall not in any way impair the enforceability of any other provision of these Bylaws. #5..
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1 Gabe DaSilva
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 8:38 PM
To: Optimize; Gabe DaSilva; Sarah Jennings
Subject: Online Form Submission #45357 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
Title II Compliance
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website.

Apply To: Airport Advisory Committee
First Name Jeremiah
Last Name Sasser
Address
City Ceres
State CA
Zip Code 95307
Home Phone
Work Phone
Email Address
Occupation Director Food Safety and Quality
Employer / Business Superior Foods International, LLC
Business Address
City Watsonville
State California
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2 Zip Code 95076
Education BS, MS Biology, Chemistry
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Qualifications:

Are you a member from a
bona fide local nonpartisan
political organization, with
tax-exempt status under
Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code,
dedicated to encouraging
informed and active
participation in
government?
No
Are you a member from a
former Civil Grand Jury who
has served in that role
within in the previous five
years?
No
Are you a Modesto
resident?
No
Are you a registered voter
in the City of Modesto?
No
Are you a registered voter
in Stanislaus County?
Yes
Are you now or have you
ever been employed by the
City of Modesto?
No
Inclusive dates: Field not completed.

Do you have relatives or a
member of your household
who are employed by the
City of Modesto, or who are
currently serving on the City
Council, or who are Board
members or
Commissioners?
No
List relevant employment,
training, and experience,
I am a student pilot working on my private pilot. I have a plane hangered in Modesto at KMOD. I fly weekly overseas and see #5..
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3 certificates of training,
licenses, and professional
registration.
airports all over the world on a weekly basis with over a million airline miles. When in the USA, I fly to work from KMOD to KWVI. I have management experience as well as problem
solving and executive level experience.

How did you learn about
the board for which you are
applying?
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify: Modesto Airport Email
Describe your involvement
in community activities and
civic organizations. (Do not
list partisan political
parties.)
I was on PTA at Sylvan when our kids went there. I was
involved in CUSD band when my daughter went there. I am involved in projects overseas in countries like Guatemala with local farmers. I am involved with Ceres High School
volunteering for my daughters school as requested. Was on Measure H in Ceres until my term ended.

What is it about this
position that interests you?
I am hangered now at Modesto Airport. My current work
requires me to spend a lot of time in airports included Modesto, anything we can do to better Modesto Airport will greatly benefit the community and I think I can bring some new ideas and help the current committee.

What qualities, experience,
and expertise would you
bring to it?
I am rational and come in with a science mindset. I am a strategic thinker and have general aviation experience as well as airport experience of all size airports throughout the world. I was born in Modesto, still own a home there, my niece and dad live in it. I also have 2 homes in Ceres, one of which I live in. I am tied to Modesto and Ceres, and think my aviation
experience is very rounded not only general aviation, but through commercial travel commercially, which is lacking in Modesto right now. I work well with teams and believe I could help the committee from a general aviation perspective. (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 government for civil rights enforcement.

Gender
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4 Ethnicity
Are you currently, or have
you ever, served in the
Armed Forces?
Do you consider yourself
disabled?
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1 Sarah Jennings
From: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2024 10:59 AM
To: Optimize; Gabe DaSilva; Sarah Jennings
Subject: Online Form Submission #45374 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

Apply To: Airport Advisory Committee
First Name Michael
Last Name Coats
Address
City Hughson
State CA
Zip Code 95326
Home Phone
Work Phone
Email Address
Occupation Retired- Education
Employer / Business Retired- Modesto City Schools
Business Address
City Hughson
State CA
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2 Zip Code 95326
Education BA Education, MA Education Administration and school counseling. Education credentials administration and
counseling.
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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?
No
Are you a registered
voter in the City of
Modesto?
No
Are you a registered
voter in Stanislaus
County?
Yes
Are you now or have you
ever been employed by
the City of Modesto?
No
Inclusive dates: Field not completed.

Do you have relatives or
a member of your
household who are
No
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3 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.

Educational Administration, High School Principal and District Office Administration, GA pilot with plane hangered at KMOD, member of Modesto Area Pilots Association .

How did you learn about
the board for which you
are applying?
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify: Airport email
Describe your
involvement in
community activities
and civic organizations.
(Do not list partisan
political parties.)
Board member Big Valley Grace Community Church, School
Board Big Valley Christian School.

What is it about this
position that interests
you?
Promote general aviation facilities and services
What qualities,
experience, and
expertise would you
bring to it?
Administration, lead community meetings, GA pilot, plane ownership, lived in community for 50 years.
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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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4 Gender
Ethnicity
Are you currently, or
have you ever, served in
the Armed Forces?
Do you consider
yourself disabled?
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1 Sarah Jennings
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 5:18 PM
To: Optimize; Gabe DaSilva; Sarah Jennings
Subject: Online Form Submission #45354 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

Apply To: Airport Advisory Committee
First Name Christopher
Last Name Fox
Address
City Modesto
State CA
Zip Code 95356
Home Phone
Work Phone
Email Address
Occupation IT
Employer / Business JS West & Co.

Business Address
City Modesto
State CA
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Education BS
(Section Break)
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?
1/1/2014
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?
Yes
If yes, in what capacity? Information Technology Department Inclusive dates: 6/1/2015 - 10/1/2018
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3 Do you have relatives or
a member of your
household who are
employed by the City of
Modesto, or who are
currently serving on the
City Council, or who are
Board members or
Commissioners?
No
List relevant
employment, training,
and experience,
certificates of training,
licenses, and
professional
registration.

I have been a private pilot and airplane owner based out of Modesto Airport for 5 years.

How did you learn about
the board for which you
are applying?
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify: Email from Airport Staff
Describe your
involvement in
community activities
and civic organizations.
(Do not list partisan
political parties.)
I participate at Redeemer Modesto church
What is it about this
position that interests
you?
I would like to represent the General Aviation Community.

What qualities,
experience, and
expertise would you
bring to it?
I am entusiastic and passionate about general aviation. I love our aviation community in Modesto and want to see it expand and would love the opportunity to have a voice.
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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 #5..
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4 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?
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1 Sarah Jennings
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 2:58 PM
To: Optimize; Gabe DaSilva; Sarah Jennings
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Apply To: Airport Advisory Committee
First Name Nate
Last Name Holderbein
Address
City Salida
State Ca
Zip Code 95368
Home Phone
Work Phone
Email Address
Occupation Land development consultant
Employer / Business Woodwing Services Corp.

Business Address
City Salida
State Ca
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Education BA Economics - Stanislaus
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Qualifications:

Do you have relatives or
a member of your
household who are
employed by the City of
Modesto, or who are
No
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3 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.

Private Pilot and LSR-M (pending)
How did you learn about
the board for which you
are applying?
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify: Email from airport staff
Describe your
involvement in
community activities
and civic organizations.
(Do not list partisan
political parties.)
Member of Civil Air Patrol
Member of Tracy Airport Association
What is it about this
position that interests
you?
I am an airplane owner and hangar tenant at Modesto airport as well as at Tracy. As a tenant here with a teenage child also taking flying lessons with an interested in aviation, I have a stake in the success of the airport and would like to be part of facilitating that.

What qualities,
experience, and
expertise would you
bring to it?
My professional background as a land developer (large scale renewable energy) has provided significant exposure to public policy and land use/resource decisions. I understand the challenges of doing good work within a bureaucracy.
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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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4 Gender
Ethnicity
Are you currently, or
have you ever, served in
the Armed Forces?
Do you consider
yourself disabled?
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1 Sarah Jennings
From: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 9:07 AM
To: Optimize; Gabe DaSilva; Sarah Jennings
Subject: Online Form Submission #45361 for Boards, Commissions & Committees Application External Email: Please use caution when clicking links and/or opening attachments.

Apply To: Airport Advisory Committee
First Name Andrew
Last Name Stein
Address
City Modesto
State Ca
Zip Code 95258
Home Phone
Work Phone
Email Address
Occupation Commercial Pilot.

Employer / Business Aerial Control
Business Address
City Brentwood
State Ca
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Education 12th grade
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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?
8/30/1967
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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3 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.

Field not completed.

How did you learn about
the board for which you
are applying?
Other (Please specify)
If other, please specify: Sarah Jennings
Describe your
involvement in
community activities
and civic organizations.
(Do not list partisan
political parties.)
None to date.

What is it about this
position that interests
you?
I have an aircraft at Modesto & want to serve the local airport & aviation community here at Modesto
What qualities,
experience, and
expertise would you
bring to it?
30 years of Commercial airplane/helicopter flying in the Ag Aviation sector. Daughter is going through flight training with her Luscombe.
(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 #5..
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AAC APPLICATIONS
Please review and email your recommendations to Gabe at [email protected] by 12 PM Friday March 29th
Supplemental Questions asked:

1. Do you own an aircraft? How long have you been a pilot and how long have you been at Modesto Airport?

2. Why do you want to be a voting member of the committee?

3. What do you like about the Modesto Airport and what do you think could use improvement? Candidate #1 – Andrew Stein

1. Yes, currently a Luscombe 8a. I have owned a total of 7 over the years along with one helicopter. 1a. Since 1991.
1b. Since August of 2023.

2. I would like to participate in the local Modesto Airport community, something new for me!

3. Very clean, nice newer hangers, GA side & the busier Corporate side. The monthly CAF breakfast & lunch! We are so lucky for this great community of volunteers! Previously we had a Hanger in the G row & the floor would become wet after any rain. Maybe gutters would be a fix, partial fix?
Maybe a camera at the oil recycle area, to monitor anyone that is making a mess, but so it is easier access for the tenants? Maybe a card-lock for access?
We are now in the J row & very happy, It's great to be here! Thank you for the consideration!
Candidate #2 – Nate Holderbein
1 - I own an aircraft. I have been flying most of my life one way or another. I got my license in 1994 so going on 30 years. I have only been based at Modesto airport for a few months but I have flown here often over the years including having used it as a base for my check ride and other training arrangements. I am also a member of Civil Air Patrol, and so is my daughter so to some degree my interest in the airport extends to that function as well and I see the airport as an important host for that organization. I have lived in Stanislause County since 1999, previously from Tracy. 2 - To be perfectly honest, I don’t have a strong ambition to be a voting member…at least not in the sense that I have an agenda to push. My experience with boards like this is that sometimes there is trouble even getting a roster that is interested, reliable, and able to maintain quorum. I put my name in the hat primarily to cover a situation where there was not a suitable candidate at all but filling the role is necessary. This should not be mistaken as not being motivated or interested, I just don’t have any particular issue or project to tie my participation to. Since becoming a hangar tenant and reading through #5..
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the record of meeting minutes and agendas and this seems like a functional board doing a good job.

There is evidence that a healthy board of stakeholders leads to the most successful GA airports and Modesto seems like a good example, so I would like to be part of that. Since I am also a tenant at an airport managed under a different structure and frankly, poorly managed in general, one motivation for a role on the board would be to get more experience with the inner workings and possibly be able to help at another nearby airport that could use improvement.
3 - As you could probably tell from #2, I have a generally positive opinion of Modesto as compared to other GA airports in the area. My experience as a tenant has been limited but o far I have been particularly impressed with the response of airport staff both in the office and on the field. Interaction with the maintenance folks is always pleasant and a good outcome. The airport seems to be fairly secure, and there seems to always be something being improved or upgraded. I’m sure that as time goes on I will come across some things I think could be improved, but at this point any specific suggestions I have would come purely from a place of self interest.

Candidate #3 – Christopher Fox

1. I am an aircraft owner. I currently own a C35 Bonanza. Previously, I owned a red and white Cherokee Six and before that a Cherokee 140 - All based at KMOD. I have been an aircraft owner and pilot for over 6 years. I took my first lesson out of KMOD from Hummingbird aviation in 2017.

2. I love Modesto, I love aviation, and I want to continue to see the airport improve and remain as a valuable asset to the community. I would love the opportunity to bring my ideas to the table and represent our general aviation community to the best of my ability.

3. KMOD is a well equipped airport with excellent lighting, many instrument approaches, local flight schools, friendly ATC, and City staff that maintain a safe and clean airport environment.

Some areas of improvement that come to mind are:

A) A more modern and better equipped pilot lounge - something that encourages transient traffic to visit KMOD in their travels - especially those who are not looking for a large FBO like the Jet Center. Although the lounge has the necessities - bathrooms and a vending machine, I would like to see a facility that provides a place for the pilot and their families or guests to relax - perhaps a TV, a couch, bright lighting, a computer to look at weather, coffee, etc. I would also use this to meet with passengers when I take them on flights instead of meeting at my hanger.

B) More local events that encourage local residents to visit the airport and get more people of all types and ages interested in aviation. For example, an open hangar day where pilots can open their hangars and have visitors (safely) walk around the hangars and look at aircraft, perhaps with food and local music onsite as well.

C) I think question 3 would be something that would be great to share with all tenants as well as pilots that use airport services (flight school, Jet Center) to see what they would like to see brought to the airport.
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Candidate #4 – Jeremiah Sasser

1. Do you own an aircraft? Yes, I own a 1967 Cessna 172H, N8053L. I have it stored in hanger A9 at the Modesto Airport. Prior to that over the last 10 years I have rented planes at Modesto Airport going back to the Modesto Aviation days.

How long have you been a pilot and how long have you been at Modesto Airport? I have been a pilot for the last 10 years. I have been at Modesto and Turlock Airport for that period of time as a pilot, and prior to that I was a regular passenger when United Airlines offered service through KMOD. I am a Million Miler with United. Since 2023 I have been a tenant at Modesto Airport.

My plane is currently undergoing an annual at Pacific Aviation.

2. Why do you want to be a voting member of the committee? I know how to listen, digest and guide or follow based on understanding of the information. I think I can listen to the fellow GA/Aircraft owners and their concerns, digest them, simplify them for the team and help determine solutions or answers for the GA community at Modesto Airport.

I own a plane at the airport, I rent a hanger, and I use the services at Modesto Airport. My plane is at Pacific Aviation right now in Annual with Shane. I travel for work, and I live in airports, when I am home, I fly out of ours as much as possible commuting to work via plane. I see what works and does not work in all sizes of airports. I think I can add some outside perspective of other airports, understanding of some of the changes that have happened at Modesto Airport over the last decade, as well as perspective I gather from my fellow GA community at Modesto Airport and then make an informed decision with the committee for the best representation possible of my GA Community at Modesto Airport. The changes to GA at Modesto Airport directly impact me and my community, I live right under the airspace.

3. What do you like about the Modesto Airport and what do you think could use improvement? I like the management of Modesto Airport, I never have issues getting ahold of the team in the front office, or any of the grounds team. The airport is kept clean, and I am impressed with the changes over the last 10 years on the GA side of the airport. The tower is something I really enjoy. Having flown towered and non-towered airports, the team in the tower keeps us safe and spaced in the air, which is something important to me. “Getting in and out safely from the airport.”
The fuel station works well, and we have a great maintenance shop in Pacific Aviation. They have helped me out of many a bind and are collaborating with me now on a major repair I need for this annual. The idea of renting the parking lot for Tesla was genius! It provides safety/security to the airport as well as bringing in revenue to the airport. In my interaction with the airport team (including all businesses, management, and ATC) I have been impressed and happy I am a tenant at Modesto Airport. I could go into the Commemorative Airforce, the upgrades to the old Modesto Aviation offices and many other things about what is great about our airport. We really have a gem and I feel lucky I am involved with the airport.

We are doing a lot good at the airport, and what we can improve is not a long list from my current perspective. I would like to understand from the team at Modesto Airport what the 5- and 10-year plan is for the airport and how I can listen, learn, advise, help, and guide the journey with input from the GA community at Modesto Airport.
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If I were given this opportunity, I would reach out to my fellow GA/Airplane Owners and see what they are seeing and what they believe could be improved. It would be important for me as a representative to listen to, digest, share with the rest of the team and then help answer or guide policy with the other team members on the subjects brought to me and the team. From our decisions, I would help inform the GA community at Modesto Airport while doing my best to represent their needs and concerns with the committee.

Candidate #5 – Michael Coats

1. My longevity as a pilot and plane owner at Modesto is relatively short, however I am member of Modesto Vapor Trails, a non-profit partnership, which has been at the airport for 60 years. I started flying in 2018 after my retirement as an Administrator with Modesto City Schools. When I was a boy my Dad flew for several years. I always enjoyed flying with him. At that time we lived in Indiana and Missouri and he owned a Piper Aeronica Chief and later a Piper Tri-Pacer. Due to high blood pressure he was unable to keep his medical and stopped flying in the 70's. I had always had an interest in flying and was able to become a pilot after retirement. My plan was to be able to fly with my Dad.

Unfortunately he passed away before I completed my training, but we were able to fly a couple times with an instructor. Currently I'm in a non-profit with Modesto Vapor Trails and three of us own a Grumman Tiger which is hangered at the Modesto Airport. I have been a co-owner for the past 2 years with Modesto Vapor Trails. MVP has been a non-profit partnership at Modesto Airport since the 1960's. Until this last year, when we bought the Tiger, the group owned a 1959 Cessna 150 which has been hangered at Modesto and maintained by Pacific Aviation since that time. The Tiger that we purchased has also been hangered and maintained at Modesto for around 20 years.

2. I would like to be a voting member of the committee to support general aviation and the Modesto Airport. We are fortunate to have a towered airport at Modesto. Many cities our size do not have the airport facilities that we enjoy. We are blessed with a towered airport although Modesto doesn't currently have commercial airlines carrying passengers to and from Modesto. I would like to promote growth in general aviation and ensure that we continue to be a well-managed and maintained airport.

3. There are several things that I like about the airport. I appreciate that it is a towered airport. I believe that flying at a towered airport provides additional safety and support. I appreciate that we have a number of hangers. Our Cessna 150 and now our Tiger are in very good condition and much of that is due to keeping them hangered. I appreciate that we have both self-service and full service fuel. Our runways and taxi ways are well maintained with good striping and lights. I would like to see an increase in pilot training at our airport. L&J Aviation is relatively new to the airport and I would support them, and encourage pilot training. My wife and I appreciate the rest room, and it is nice to have a location to wash our plane. I would like to improve the paving around some of the hangers. There are large cracks that are developing. Recently sealant was applied which has helped, but will need ongoing maintenance. I would also like to see our hanger doors serviced. Some of the hanger doors are very hard to slide open. I also recommend that we improve the approach to runway 28 left. The trees have grown and are becoming a hazard. It is difficult to fly the PAPI approach due to the tall trees.

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AAC Candidates Michael Coats Jeremiah Sasser Andrew Stein Christopher Fox Nate Holderbein District Not in Modesto. In Hughson
(Stanislaus County)
Not Modesto. In Ceres (Stanislaus
County)
In Modesto but outside
district line (Stanislaus
County)
1 Not in Modesto. In Salida (Stanislaus
County)
Occupation Retired-Modesto City School Director Food Safety and Quality Commercial Pilot JS West & Co. Land Development Consultant Education MA Education Administration,
MA Education Administration
and school counseling.

Education credentials
administration and counseling
BS, MS Biology, Chemistry High School Diploma BS BA - Economics Resident of Modesto? No No Yes Yes No
Resistered Voter? No No Yes Yes No
Registered in Stanislaus
County?
Yes Yes Yes Field not completed Yes
Have you ever been a City of
Modesto employee?
No No No Yes 6/2015-10/2018 No
Relevant experience Educational Administration,
High School Principal and
District Office Administration,
GA pilot with plane hangered at
KMOD, member of Modesto Area
Pilots Association
Student pilot working on private pilot with
plane hangered in Modesto at KMOD. Fly
weekly overseas and see airports all over
the world with over a million airline miles.

When in the USA, flies to work from
KMOD to KWVI. Management experience
as well as probelm solving and executive
level experience.

Left Blank I have been a private pilot
and airplane owner based
out of Modesto Airport for 5
years.

Private Pilot and LSR-M (pending)
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Community Invovlement Board member Big Valley Grace
Community Church, School
Board Big Valley Christian
School.

Was on PTA at Sylvan and involved in
CUSD band. Currently involved in
projects overseas in countries like
Guatemala with local farmers.

Volunteers at Ceres High School,
previously on Measure H in Ceres until
term ended.

None to date I participate at Redeemer
Modesto church
Member of Civil Air Patrol
Member of Tracy Airport Association
Which characteristic do you
meet?
Administration, lead community
meetings, GA pilot, plane
ownership, linved in community
for 50 years.

I am rational and come in with a science
mindset. I am strategic thinker and have
general aviation experience as well as
airport experience of all size airports
throughout the world. I was born in
Modesto, still own a home there, my
niece and dad live in it. I also have 2
homes in Ceres, one of which I live in. I
am tied to Modesto and Ceres, and think
my aviation experience is very rounded
not only general aviation, but throug
commercial travel which is lacking in
Modesto right now. I work well with
teams and believe I could help the
committee from a general aviation
perspective.
30 years of Commercial
airplane/helicopter flying in
the Ag Aviation sector.

Daughter is going through
flight training with her
Luscombe.

I am entusiastic and
passionate about general
aviation. I love our aviation
community in Modesto and
want to see it expand and
would love the opportunity to
have a voice.

My professional background as a land
developer (large scale
renewable energy) has provided
significant exposure to public policy
and land use/resource decisions. I
understand the
challenges of doing good work within
a bureaucracy.
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What about this position
interests you?
Promote general aviation
facilities and services.

I am hangered now at Modesto Airport.

My current work requires me to spend a
lot of time in airports included Modesto,
anything we can do to better Modesto
Airport will greatly benefit the community
and I think I can bring some new ideas
and help the current committee.

I have an aircraft at Modesto
& want to serve the local
airport & aviation
community here at Modesto
I would like to represent the
General Aviation
Community.

I am an airplane owner and hangar
tenant at Modesto airport
as well as at Tracy. As a tenant here
with a teenage child also taking flying
lessons with an interested in aviation,
I have a stake in the success of the
airport and would like to be part of
facilitating that.
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CITY OF MODESTO

COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

September 11, 2024
Date: August 16, 2024
TO: Appointments Committee
Jeremiah Williams, Chair
Eric Alvarez, Vice Chair
Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Member
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Bill Sandhu, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Four Appointments to the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee CONTACT: Myriah Hill, Solid Waste Supervisor, [email protected], 209-577-5495 DESCRIPTION:

Consider the removal of two members from the City of Modesto Blight Abatement Advisory Committee and the appointment of two vacancies to the Committee for a four-year term with an expiration date of December 31, 2028, and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source:

Not Applicable)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

The recommended action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Area of Focus: Governance and Service Delivery: “build community trust in City government through responsive, transparent, and efficient service delivery”; Goal I: “promote trust and engagement between the community and the City.”
BACKGROUND:

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

In 2019, during the Strategic Planning sessions with community members, a major theme was dissatisfaction regarding blight throughout the City. In December 2019, by Resolution 2019-555, City Council approved the Blight Abatement Strategy, which included the creation of a blight abatement taskforce comprised of public and private stakeholders that will make #6..
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recommendations to the City regarding program improvements, potential funding opportunities, and support increasing volunteerism.

On October 13, 2020, by Resolution 2020-428, City Council approved the formation of the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee (BAAC) and solicited membership of the committee’s nine members. According to the Blight Abatement Strategy and the BAAC bylaws the group acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council and City Manager in matters pertaining to blight and blight abatement efforts, promoting public engagement, blight program improvements, and potential related funding and volunteer opportunities.

DISCUSSION:

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

Removal of Two Members for Unexcused Absences
Section 5.03 of the Committee bylaws states that “three (3) or more unexcused absences are grounds for removal from the Committee.” During 2023, the BAAC had six meetings: February 16th, May 4th, July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th, and October 5th. Two members of the Committee, Kathleen Munoz and Mike Kelley, incurred unexcused absences for each of these meetings. For this reason, they have exceeded the number of unexcused absences and are eligible for removal as outlined in the bylaws. They were each sent an email inviting them to recommit to their role on the Committee and attend the August 15, 2024 BAAC meeting, but they were non-responsive and did not attend the meeting, resulting in an additional unexcused absence. These positions should be confirmed as vacated by Council pursuant to Section

4.08(a) of the Committee’s Bylaws. Once Council has approved removal of these members, Staff will seek to fill these vacancies.

Appointments to Fill Two Current Vacancies
The City’s Community and Media Relations Team led a 6-week online campaign beginning on July 14, 2024; staff posted information about the committee to social media and contacted community groups directly as part of this campaign. This was a strategy designed to generate interest and encourage community members to apply. A total of twelve applications were received. Staff determined that eleven of the individuals are qualified to serve in the position of registered electors of the City in accordance with the BAAC bylaws. One individual did not meet the requirements due to location and that application has not been included. No applicants qualify for the two vacant positions of electors of Stanislaus County that live outside the City.

An email was sent to each qualified applicant inviting them to attend the BAAC meeting held August 15, 2024. Two applicants attended this meeting: Tim Ragsdale and Kathryn Hall-Boyer.

One applicant, Kristina Telo, visited City Hall and attempted to attend the meeting, but there was a miscommunication regarding dates. Instead, she met with staff and expressed her interest in joining the Committee.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

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

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion recommending the removal of Kathleen Munoz and Mike Kelley from the City of Modesto Blight Abatement Advisory Committee pursuant to Section 4.08(a) of the Committee’s bylaws due to unexcused absences, and the appointment of two vacancies to the Committee for a fouryear term with an expiration date of December 31, 2028, and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

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

1. BAAC Bylaws

2. BAAC Applications

3. Appointment Matrix
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BLIGHT ABATEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BYLAWS
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Article I. Definitions
Section 1.01 There is a Committee created to be known and designates as the Modesto Blight Abatement Advisory Committee
Section 1.02 As used in these Bylaws, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
(a) “Member” shall mean a member of the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee.
(b) “Blight Abatement Advisory Committee” and “Committee” shall mean the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Section 3.06 All Members must complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) by April 1 of each year and when assuming or leaving Committee membership.

Article IV. Terms of Office
Section 4.01 Members may serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms in one period of time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Section 4.08 Members of the Committee may be removed by a majority vote of the City Council after a recommendation by the Committee Chairperson for the following reasons:
(a) Misconduct, inefficiency, or willful neglect in the performance of their duties providing the Member is first provided in writing the reasons for such removal and gives the Member the opportunity to be heard before the City Council in their own defense.
(b) Refusal to resign from the Committee when no longer a resident of the City or when a conflict of interest exists.

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

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

Section 5.03 Attendance at meetings is expected and necessary to carry out the mission of the Committee. Three (3) or more unexcused absences are grounds for the removal from the Committee by the City Council under Section 4.08(a).

Article VI. Officers and Secretary and Their Duties
Section 6.01 Officers shall consist of Chair and Vice-Chair elected by a simple majority vote of Members of the Committee. Officers shall serve a one-year term.

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

Section 6.03 The Chair shall preside at all meetings, shall appoint all ad hoc committees, and shall ensure that the bylaws, rules, and regulations as adopted by the Committee are properly enforced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Section 7.05 A quorum is necessary for the Committee to transact any business. A quorum shall be defined as a simple majority of active Committee Members, which is one-half of the active members plus one.

Section 7.06 All meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public and shall be held at a public facility, which is accessible in accordance with the regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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

Article VIII. Order of Proceedings
Section 8.01 Roberts Rules of Order shall be the guide for the parliamentary procedures for conduct of Committee meetings.

Section 8.02 The order of proceedings of all meetings shall be as follows, subject to majority vote of the Members present:
(a) Roll Call
(b) Declaration of Conflict of Interest
(c) Public Comment Period
(d) Consent Items
(e) Old Business
(f) New Business
(g) Committee Comments and Reports
(h) Matters Too Late for the Agenda
(i) Adjournment
Section 8.03 Members of the public shall speak as designated by the Chair and shall state his/her name before making any statement, which shall become part of the public record. The Chair may remove any person who refuses to follow these rules or the decision of the Chair.

Article IX. Amendments
Section 9.01 The Bylaws and any future amendments shall be subject to the final approval of the City Council and shall not and are not intended to go Blight Abatement Advisory Committee Bylaws
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Submission ID 965b57d5 64a8 4681 835a 4d84cce90883 Page 1/8 Boards, Commissions and Committees Application
07/18/2024 12:19 PM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

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.

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee
The mission of the Blight Abatement Advisory Committee shall be to promote public engagement concerning blight abatement in the community and to make recommendations to City regarding program improvements, potential funding opportunities, and support with increasing volunteerism.

Membership Requirements: Seven (7) members of the Committee must be registered voters in Modesto, two (2) must be registered voters in Stanislaus County.

Read full ByLaws and view current members and vacancies.

No
No

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Submission ID 965b57d5 64a8 4681 835a 4d84cce90883 Page 2/8 Applicant Information & Background
Jack
Leguria
Business Manager
Modesto
California
95356
Central Catholic High School
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo BA History
Golden Gate University Master's Public Administration
Document Uploads
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Business Manager, The Law Firm of Gina Leguria
Project Manager, Stanislaus County Parks Department

Youth sports coach
Member, Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee As a lifelong resident of Modesto, I want to see our community at its finest. I own two properties downtown and work every day to keep them clean, presentable, and inviting. I want to instill a sense of community pride in our town.

Experience in clean-up of blighted areas, restoration, and rehabilitation of community spaces.
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08/07/2024 4:22 PM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

Membership Requirements: Seven (7) members of the Committee must be registered voters in Modesto, two (2) must be registered voters in Stanislaus County.

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Registered Voter Residing in Modesto
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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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Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, 2017 - Present
- Chaplain
Community Hospice, Inc., 2015 - 2017
- Bereavement Specialist
Modesto Police Department 2003 - 2007
- Police Assistant
- Animal Control Officer

I have known about Modesto's blight abatement efforts in the past (mostly from my time with MPD), but had not considered joining any city committees until I participated in the first ever Stanislaus County Political Leadership Academy. After the StanCoPLA, Megan Belair encouraged me to apply, stating I would be a good fit and be able to contribute in positive ways.

As a teenager, I had the opportunity to participate in numerous service projects in West Modesto focused on assisting our community neihghbors with projects they were unable to complete due to health issues or a lack of financial/material resources. In my adult life, my wife and I had the privilege of getting involved with an organization called Safe Families for Children which aims to keep families together through temporary periods of crisis by offering respite childcare. As a father raising my children in Modesto, I am looking for more opportunities to get involved in community activities and civic organizations in order to positively contribute to our community and demontrate the importance of civic participation and service to my children.

First and foremost, I was born and have grown up in Modesto. My wife and I are now raising our three children here. As a long time resident, I know Modesto has experienced some pains associated with growth. The amount of trash and debris visible today is one obvious symptom. Yet, fond memories of Modesto and the pride it's citizens have had are still within reach. I also have the opportunity to regularly meet people from all walks of life as a Chaplain working at Doctors Medical Center. My role provides me with opportunities to learn about people from different cultures, enconomic levels, relgions, and everything in-between. As a result, I know what it takes to stop, listen, and learn from others in order to work towards an outcome which will benefit the most people possible. Additionally, for approximately four years (when I was much younger) I worked for the Modesto Police Department as a Police Assistant, and then later on as an Animal Control Officer. Needless to say, I spent many hours on the streets of Modesto interacting with our community neighbors, getting to know some of the challenges our city faces up close and personal. I believe our city still has so much potential to be a place where our neighbors, their loved ones, and families thrive in an environment which is clean, beautiful, and peaceful. I believe the challenges our city faces related to blight need solutions which are born out of relationship. Our community neighbors may not begin to care more for our city until they know how much they are care about.
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Referred by Megan Belair after I was involved in the pilot class of the Stanislaus County Political Leadership Academy
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08/07/2024
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07/17/2024 1:02 PM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

Membership Requirements: Seven (7) members of the Committee must be registered voters in Modesto, two (2) must be registered voters in Stanislaus County.

Read full ByLaws and view current members and vacancies.

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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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I have been working with the Patterson Unified School District for 8 years in the after school program. While working in the after school program I have gathered students and we have participated in community service, collaborating with the City of Patterson and either planting trees, community cleanups, or taking in part of our Arbor Day celebrations. Aside from our collaboration with the city I formed a Green Initiative with the district and created a Green Team where we reduced our carbon footprint by 74% within a school year.

I have been actively involved in community activities and civic organizations, partnering with the city of Patterson Recreation Department to incorporate our community garden into local schools. Additionally, I have collaborated with Host House and the United Community Foundation in Grayson. As the Patterson Unified Green Team ambassador for the expanded learning program, I have established green teams at each school site within our district. These teams address environmental issues, work with site administrators, and contribute to campus beautification and cleanup efforts.

I’d bring a wealth of qualities, experience, and expertise to the Board, Commission, or Committee. My deep-rooted commitment to community engagement and environmental sustainability is evident through my partnerships with the city of Patterson Recreation Department, Host House, and United Community Foundation in Grayson. As the Patterson Unified Green Team ambassador, I have successfully led initiatives that established green teams across the district, focusing on environmental issues and campus beautification.

My leadership in these roles demonstrates my ability to collaborate effectively, implement sustainable projects, and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Additionally, my lifelong residence in California and my dedication to addressing key state issues equip me with a comprehensive understanding of the community's needs and the innovative strategies required to address them. #6..
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Modesto City Facebook Page
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07/17/2024
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07/17/2024 6:26 PM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

Membership Requirements: Seven (7) members of the Committee must be registered voters in Modesto, two (2) must be registered voters in Stanislaus County.

Read full ByLaws and view current members and vacancies.

No
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No
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Kathryn
Hall-Boyer
Retired physician
Modesto
California
95354
AB Zoology UC Davis 1977
MD USUHS 1983
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I joined the NEAT with CANA when we moved in the area. I have participated in Love Modesto cleaning events and with Shadowchase along 9th Street before the marathon. I regularly clean up dog poop others leave behind in my neighborhood and a long the Virginia Corridor. I have used Go Modesto to report illegal dumping.

I volunteer at the Stanislaus Animal Shelter and our family fosters a lot of dogs. I belong to Shadowchase Running Club.

I personally feel that the appearance of a community leads to more civic pride.

I have a lot of experience picking up other people's litter. #6..
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07/17/2024
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07/18/2024 8:13 PM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

Membership Requirements: Seven (7) members of the Committee must be registered voters in Modesto, two (2) must be registered voters in Stanislaus County.

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Registered voter residing in Modesto
No
No

No
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Kristina
Telo
Controller
Modesto
California
95355
Geography degree, Accounting degree, Development Economics Masters, MBA Document Uploads
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Twenty five years in finance/accounting field. Inactive CPA, CMA, CFM, & CIA

Have not been involved in community activities before.

I am passionate about everyone being able to live in the best environment possible.

I’ve traveled and lived abroad and have experienced many different cultures. I can see the big picture, as well as understand the details. I’m white collar from a blue collar background so understand different socioeconomic drivers to blight. #6..
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07/18/2024
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07/20/2024 9:07 PM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

Membership Requirements: Seven (7) members of the Committee must be registered voters in Modesto, two (2) must be registered voters in Stanislaus County.

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No
No

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HR, Training, Event Marketing, Sales

Attend art walks, parades, local community gardens
Like to be more involved in helping my city become the best. Creative out of the box thinker for broken programs.

Creating new ways to get the community involved. Graffiti removal could turn into a positive with the correct space and recognition.
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Community Group
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07/20/2024
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07/21/2024 8:26 AM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

Membership Requirements: Seven (7) members of the Committee must be registered voters in Modesto, two (2) must be registered voters in Stanislaus County.

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No
No

No
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Melanie
Webb
Bookkeeper
Modesto
California
95350
Valley Commercial College Accountong
Thomas Downey Bussiness Administration
R.O.P. program Financial Services
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Certified in preliens, and small claims.

I have limited involvement, but am looking to get more involved now my kids are grown.

I'm interested, because I want to be a part of keeping Modesto Beautiful

I'm observervant, and a quick learner. I'm dependable, helpful knowledgeable, I love my community and work well with others. I think I bring an open mind and a desire to give back.
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Online website
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07/21/2024
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07/21/2024 7:23 AM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

Membership Requirements: Seven (7) members of the Committee must be registered voters in Modesto, two (2) must be registered voters in Stanislaus County.

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Registered voter within Modesto City limits
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No

No
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Melissa
Burgess
Quality Auditor
Modesto
California
95350
Some college, no degree. Certificate in Home Health, Direct Support Professional Certificate, Registered Behavioral Technician
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I worked for a non-profit for a many years in the past, I served on our long-term planning committee. I also attended every board meeting as well as public functions while working as a program manager for a Day program that served adults with developmental disabilities.

I'm very passionate about the people in our community in Modesto and Stanislaus county. I was a member of the Latino community round table for a few years in the past. I worked for Howard training center for many years and was greatly involved in the community while working there.

I was born and raised in Modesto, I've raised my children here and I'm currently a grandmother. So I've seen this city develop over the last 44 years, you know and I just can't complain about anything unless I am trying my best to make it better.

I'm dedicated, observant, unbiased and believe very much so in cultural diversity.

I grew up in the county maintained area so there was no sidewalks or city sewer, I have lived in some of the less desirable areas of Modesto, every morning I pass the homeless shelter on my way to work. I participate in the love Modesto is frequently as I can. And I try to be engaged in community activities, and want this city to be a cleaner better place not just for me and my family, but for everyone else in their family as well. And I know we need people that are dedicated to our community not just criticizing but enabling and uplifting for a better positive outcome.
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07/21/2024
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07/16/2024 3:29 PM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

Membership Requirements: Seven (7) members of the Committee must be registered voters in Modesto, two (2) must be registered voters in Stanislaus County.

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BLS Forklift certification Microsoft office and worked in agriculture for 20+years

Study at the office of education volunteer at church and Bible study Being Able to participate in our community and make it a better place for everyone

I have lived in or around Modesto my whole life I feel I would like to play a role in our community With my understanding of agriculture and working with the education system I think it would really help our community with developing programs that will benefit us all
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07/16/2024
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08/04/2024 10:34 AM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

Membership Requirements: Seven (7) members of the Committee must be registered voters in Modesto, two (2) must be registered voters in Stanislaus County.

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No
No

No
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Stephanie
Watkins
Modesto
California
95355
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Very involved in my children's schools but otherwise have kept to myself Our city is in dire need of up keep in certain areas. Taxes be damned, it's entirely unfair that nicer parts of town get upgrades before lesser parts of town. May as well tell the poor kids you won't have anything in life without money or living in a nicer area.

All I have is the passion. I have 0 experience other than serving on PTO boards. #6..
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08/04/2024
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08/07/2024 10:21 AM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

Membership Requirements: Seven (7) members of the Committee must be registered voters in Modesto, two (2) must be registered voters in Stanislaus County.

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No
No

Yes
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Submission ID 0d5c5428 44a5 4047 b8ec f5e99450436e Page 2/9

Citizens Transportation Sales Tax Commission
07/01/2024
06/30/2024
ii.

Board of Building Appeals
02/25/2023
01/01/2015
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Tim
Ragsdale
Retired
Modesto
California
95350
BA Accountin/Economics
Post graduate studies, no degree
Certificated mediator
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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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Accountant, General Contractor, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Certified Mediator, qualified to testify in constructoin defect litigation, certified mold remediator, licensed pilot, average golfer, photographer,

A previous member mentioned it, Facebook asked for volunteers, Allison Van Guilder mentioned it.

Past board member and president of Kiwanis Club of North Modesto, Gateway Rotary, Spring Creek Golf and Country Club, Modesto Insurance Claims Association, Home Builders Association of Central California, Valley Builders Exchange.

Living my entire life in California and the last 50 years in Modesto has provided me with priceless perspective. As a Naval officer in command of combat operations I developed unparalleled leadership and responsiblity. As an accountant, auiditor, coporate controller, landlord and business owner I followed my ehtical compass to do the right thing, even if it wasn't the most expeditious or profitable. A positive attitude and optimism drive me to work for the best result. #6..
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Facebook and Allison Van Guilder
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Candidate Jack Leguria
District 1
Occupation Business Manager
Education Central Catholic High School ,Cal Poly San Luis Obispo BA History, Golden Gate University Master's Public Administration
Resident of Modesto Yes
Relevant experience Business Manager, The Law Firm of Gina Leguria, Project Manager, Stanislaus County Parks Department
Community
Involvement
Youth sports coach, Member, Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee
What about this
position interests
you?
As a lifelong resident of Modesto, I want to see our community at its finest.

I own
two properties downtown and work every day to keep them clean, presentable,
and inviting. I want to instill a sense of community pride in our town. #6..
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Candidate Jack Leguria
What qualities,
experience and
expertise would you
bring to it?
Experience in clean-up of blighted areas, restoration, and rehabilitation of community spaces.
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Kathryn Hall-Boyer
3 Retired physician
AB Zoology UC Davis 1977MD USUHS 1983
Yes
I joined the NEAT with CANA when we moved in the area. I have participated in Love Modesto cleaning events and with Shadowchase along 9th Street before the marathon. I regularly clean up dog poop others leave behind in my neighborhood and a long the Virginia Corridor. I have used Go Modesto to report illegal dumping.

I volunteer at the Stanislaus Animal Shelter and our family fosters a lot of dogs. I belong to Shadowchase Running Club.

I personally feel that the appearance of a community leads to more civic pride.
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Kathryn Hall-Boyer
I have a lot of experience picking up other people's litter. #6..
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Joshua Navarro
3 Program Coordinator
High school Diploma and some college
Yes
I have been working with the Patterson Unified School District for 8 years in the after school program.

While working in the after school program I have gathered students and we have participated in community service, collaborating with the City of Patterson and either planting trees, community cleanups, or taking in part of our Arbor Day celebrations. Aside from our collaboration with the city I formed a Green Initiative with the district and created a Green Team where we reduced our carbon footprint by 74% within a school year.

I have been actively involved in community activities and civic organizations, partnering with the city of Patterson Recreation Department to incorporate our community garden into local schools.

Additionally, I have collaborated with Host House and the United Community Foundation in Grayson.

As the Patterson Unified Green Team ambassador for the expanded learning program, I have established green teams at each school site within our district. These teams address environmental issues, work with site administrators, and contribute to campus beautification and cleanup efforts.

What interest me in this position is to be apart of a bigger mission and serving my community and its needs. I love living in Modesto and serving my community and if I can get the chance to be apart of a bigger effort in making sure Modesto is clean and a safe community for everyone, I’d love to be apart of that mission.
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Joshua Navarro
I’d bring a wealth of qualities, experience, and expertise to the Board, Commission, or Committee. My deep-rooted commitment to community engagement and environmental sustainability is evident through my partnerships with the city of Patterson Recreation Department, Host House, and United Community Foundation in Grayson. As the Patterson Unified Green Team ambassador, I have successfully led initiatives that established green teams across the district, focusing on environmental issues and campus beautification. My leadership in these roles demonstrates my ability to collaborate effectively, implement sustainable projects, and engage with diverse stakeholders. Additionally, my lifelong residence in California and my dedication to addressing key state issues equip me with a comprehensive understanding of the community's needs and the innovative strategies required to address them.
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Jeremy Brown
5 Hospital Chaplain
M.A. Biblical Counseling - The Masters UniversityB.A. Christian Ministries - The Masters University Clinical Pastoral Education - Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training
Yes
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, 2017 - Present- ChaplainCommunity Hospice, Inc., 2015 - 2017- Bereavement SpecialistModesto Police Department 2003 - 2007- Police Assistant - Animal Control Officer As a teenager, I had the opportunity to participate in numerous service projects in West Modesto focused on assisting our community neihghbors with projects they were unable to complete due to health issues or a lack of financial/material resources. In my adult life, my wife and I had the privilege of getting involved with an organization called Safe Families for Children which aims to keep families together through temporary periods of crisis by offering respite childcare. As a father raising my children in Modesto, I am looking for more opportunities to get involved in community activities and civic organizations in order to positively contribute to our community and demontrate the importance of civic participation and service to my children.

I am interested in participating the Blight Abatement Committee because I truly believe our city can continue growing while simultaneously working together to make Modesto a place where it's community neighbors thrive in peace and prosperity. Studies have shown the physical environment in which a person lives has a significant effect on that person's wellness and sense of belonging in a community. I want our city to be a place where people belong and are able to experience wholistic wellness. We need to do more to foster a city of beauty and peace. #6..
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Jeremy Brown
First and foremost, I was born and have grown up in Modesto. My wife and I are now raising our three children here. As a long time resident, I know Modesto has experienced some pains associated with growth. The amount of trash and debris visible today is one obvious symptom. Yet, fond memories of Modesto and the pride it's citizens have had are still within reach. I also have the opportunity to regularly meet people from all walks of life as a Chaplain working at Doctors Medical Center. My role provides me with opportunities to learn about people from different cultures, enconomic levels, relgions, and everything in-between. As a result, I know what it takes to stop, listen, and learn from others in order to work towards an outcome which will benefit the most people possible. Additionally, for approximately four years (when I was much younger) I worked for the Modesto Police Department as a Police Assistant, and then later on as an Animal Control Officer. Needless to say, I spent many hours on the streets of Modesto interacting with our community neighbors, getting to know some of the challenges our city faces up close and personal. I believe our city still has so much potential to be a place where our neighbors, their loved ones, and families thrive in an environment which is clean, beautiful, and peaceful. I believe the challenges our city faces related to blight need solutions which are born out of relationship. Our community neighbors may not begin to care more for our city until they know how much they are care about. #6..
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Kristina Telo Lynn Rasor
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Controller Retail Management
Geography degree, Accounting degree, Development Economics Masters, MBA
Lewisville High SchoolAustin Community College
Yes Yes
Twenty five years in finance/accounting field. Inactive CPA, CMA, CFM, & CIA
HR, Training, Event Marketing, Sales
Have not been involved in community activities before. Attend art walks, parades, local community gardens I am passionate about everyone being able to live in the best environment possible.

Like to be more involved in helping my city become the best. Creative out of the box thinker for broken programs.
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Kristina Telo Lynn Rasor
I’ve traveled and lived abroad and have experienced many different cultures. I can see the big picture, as well as understand the details. I’m white collar from a blue collar background so understand different socioeconomic drivers to blight.

Creating new ways to get the community involved. Graffiti removal could turn into a positive with the correct space and recognition. #6..
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Melanie Webb Melissa Burgess
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Bookkeeper Quality Auditor
Valley Commercial College AccountongThomas Downey Bussiness Administration R.O.P. program Financial Services
Some college, no degree. Certificate in Home Health, Direct Support Professional Certificate, Registered Behavioral Technician Yes Yes
Certified in preliens, and small claims. I worked for a non-profit for a many years in the past, I served on our longterm planning committee. I also attended every board meeting as well as public functions while working as a program manager for a Day program that served adults with developmental disabilities.

I have limited involvement, but am looking to get more involved now my kids are grown.

I'm interested, because I want to be a part of keeping Modesto Beautiful I was born and raised in Modesto, I've raised my children here and I'm currently a grandmother. So I've seen this city develop over the last 44 years, you know and I just can't complain about anything unless I am trying my best to make it better.
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Melanie Webb Melissa Burgess
I'm observervant, and a quick learner. I'm dependable, helpful knowledgeable, I love my community and work well with others. I think I bring an open mind and a desire to give back.

I'm dedicated, observant, unbiased and believe very much so in cultural diversity. I grew up in the county maintained area so there was no sidewalks or city sewer, I have lived in some of the less desirable areas of Modesto, every morning I pass the homeless shelter on my way to work. I participate in the love Modesto is frequently as I can. And I try to be engaged in community activities, and want this city to be a cleaner better place not just for me and my family, but for everyone else in their family as well. And I know we need people that are dedicated to our community not just criticizing but enabling and uplifting for a better positive outcome. #6..
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Randy Aho Stephanie Watkins
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Student N/A
High school N/A
Yes Yes
BLS Forklift certification Microsoft office and worked in agriculture for 20+years
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Study at the office of education volunteer at church and Bible study Very involved in my children's schools but otherwise have kept to myself Being Able to participate in our community and make it a better place for everyone
Our city is in dire need of up keep in certain areas. Taxes be damned, it's entirely unfair that nicer parts of town get upgrades before lesser parts of town. May as well tell the poor kids you won't have anything in life without money or living in a nicer area.
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Randy Aho Stephanie Watkins
I have lived in or around Modesto my whole life I feel I would like to play a role in our community With my understanding of agriculture and working with the education system I think it would really help our community with developing programs that will benefit us all
All I have is the passion. I have 0 experience other than serving on PTO boards.
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Tim Ragsdale
5 Retired
BA Accountin/EconomicsPost graduate studies, no degreeCertificated mediator
Yes
Accountant, General Contractor, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Certified Mediator, qualified to testify in constructoin defect litigation, certified mold remediator, licensed pilot, average golfer, photographer, Past board member and president of Kiwanis Club of North Modesto, Gateway Rotary, Spring Creek Golf and Country Club, Modesto Insurance Claims Association, Home Builders Association of Central California, Valley Builders Exchange.

This subject deals with something very personal to me. It is our "curb appeal" that needs fixing and blight is part of the problem. We can love Modesto but if visitors hold their nose and drive right on through town, we've to a problem. :)
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Tim Ragsdale
Living my entire life in California and the last 50 years in Modesto has provided me with priceless perspective. As a Naval officer in command of combat operations I developed unparalleled leadership and responsiblity.

As an accountant, auiditor, coporate controller, landlord and business owner I followed my ehtical compass to do the right thing, even if it wasn't the most expeditious or profitable. A positive attitude and optimism drive me to work for the best result.
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Appointments CommitteeSeptember 11, 2024

Appointments Committee
September 11, 2024