Agenda packet — Modesto City Council, September 24, 2024 (part 1 of 5)

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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
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AGENDA
City of Modesto

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Chambers, Basement Level
Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Roll Call - Councilmembers Alvarez, Bavaro, Escutia-Braaton, Ricci, Williams, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen
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SUBMITTING COMMENTS BY E-MAIL
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This Agenda is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, Sixth Floor, 10th Street Place, Posting Board at entry of 10th Street Place, and is available on the City’s Web site at www.modestogov.com.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s office during normal business hours. Such documents are also available online, subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting, at the following website https://www.modestogov.com/council-meetings In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website at https://www.modestogov.com/865/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-ADA - 2 -
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Invocation: Dallas Jackson, Renew Church
City Clerk’s Announcements
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
Reports from Closed Session

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation declaring October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected]

PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON
Three-minute time limit per speaker.

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

CONSENT ITEMS – ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
Information concerning the consent items listed below has been forwarded to each Councilmember prior to this meeting for study. Unless some member of the audience or Councilmember has a question concerning an item and asks that it be withdrawn from the consent list, the Council approves the items at one time. The action taken by the Council in approving consent items is set forth in the explanation of this individual item.

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

2. Consider approving the minutes for the September 10, 2024 Council Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
 Motion approving the minutes for the September 10, 2024 Council Meeting.

CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Consent

3. Consider approving the Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Modesto. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Modesto and rescinding Resolution No. 2022-411.

CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] Consent

4. Consider accepting the Landmark Preservation Commission Annual Reports for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 & 2023-2024. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution accepting the Landmark Preservation Commission Annual Reports for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 & 2023-2024.

CED; Michael Hren, 209-577-5267, [email protected]
Consent

5. Consider approving the Southwest Modesto Plan. (Funding Source: Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the Southwest Modesto Plan.

CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected] Consent

6. Consider approving a First Amendment to the Agreement with Stanislaus County Affordable Housing Corporation (StanCo) for Master Development Services for bridge housing projects increasing the Agreement amount by $394,640 to a new total amount of $469,640 and approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Modesto Gospel Mission to operate the project and provide client services for a three-year term for a bridge housing site located at 1530 Owens Drive. (Funding Source: Measure H Funds) Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Agreement with Stanislaus County Affordable Housing Corporation (StanCo) for Master Development Services for bridge housing projects increasing the Agreement amount by $394,640 to a new total amount of $469,640 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the required Agreements.  Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Modesto Gospel Mission to provide Property Management Services and provide Client Services for a three-year term for a bridge housing site located at 1530 Owens - 4 -
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Drive and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the required Agreements.

CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-571-5101, [email protected] Consent

7. Consider approving the summary vacation of a 40-foot strip of the former Litt Road Alignment (14,579 square feet) road right-of-way. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the summary vacation of a 40-foot strip of the former Litt Road Alignment (14,579 square feet) road right-of-way.

ENGINEERING SERVICES; Jaspreet Mangat, 209-577-5253,
[email protected]
Consent

8. Consider approving the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) for PPA-17 East Unit Map to subdivide approximately 15 acres located East of Oakdale Road, North of Floyd Ave, West of Orchard Parkway and South of Kodiak Drive. (Funding Source: Developer Fees)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the Final Map of PPA-17 East Unit, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the owner, Modesto 92 LP, and authorizing the City Clerk to certify the Final Map and record with the Stanislaus County Recorder’s Office.

ENGINEERING SERVICES; Jaspreet Mangat, 209-577-5253,
[email protected]
Consent

9. Consider approving the delegation of responsibility for investment transactions to the Director of Finance and accepting the Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution delegating the responsibility for investment transactions to the Director of Finance and accepting the Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Calogero Maniscalco, 209-577-5219,
[email protected]
Consent

10. Consider approving a report detailing City personal property sold, donated, or disposed of during Fiscal Year 2023-24. (Funding Source: Community Center Operations, Compost, General, Green Waste, Non-Capital Parks, Sewer, Solid Waste, Surface Transportation, Traffic Safety, Water)
Staff Recommendation:
 Motion accepting the report detailing City personal property sold, donated, or disposed of during Fiscal Year 2023-24.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Vanessa Ferrel, 209-571-5174, [email protected] - 5 -
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Consent

11. Consider approving a report on Fiscal Year 2023-2024 unclaimed funds of $56,975 that can be transferred to the General Fund. (Funding Source: General Fund) Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 unclaimed funds of $56,975 held in the City’s Trust Fund for more than three years and authorizing the transfer to the General Fund.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Vanessa Ferrel, 209-571-5174, [email protected] Consent

12. Consider accepting the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Write-off and Adjustments reports through fiscal year-end June 30, 2024, in the total amount of $415,908. (Funding Source:

Various Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the 2023-2024 Write-Off and Adjustments reports through fiscal year end June 30, 2024, in the total amount of $415,908 and directing a report of disposition to be filed with the City Clerk.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Vanessa Ferrel, 209-571-5174, [email protected] Consent

13. Consider approving the Agreement for Cannabis Consulting Services with Avenu Insights and Analytics, LLC, Centreville, VA for a total amount not to exceed $77,300 over two years. (Funding Source: Cannabis Administration Permit Fee) Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the Award of Proposal and Agreement for Cannabis Consulting Services to Avenu Insights and Analytics, LLC, Centreville, VA for a one-year Agreement with a one-year extension option, for an annual estimated amount of $38,650 and a total amount not to exceed $77,300 over two years; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee to execute the Agreement; and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust agreement totals between both vendors based on contractor’s availability and department’s needs, ensuring the combined total amount of $861,350 does not change.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Dianne Love, 209-571-5164, [email protected] Consent

14. Consider approving the First Amendments with Ralph Andersen & Associates, Rocklin, CA; CPS HR Consulting, Inc. Sacramento, CA; GVP Ventures, Inc. dba Bob Murray and Associates, Roseville, CA; Koff and Associates, a Gallagher Company, Berkeley, CA; and Neher and Associates, Sacramento, CA for Executive Level Recruitment Services to increase the amount by $207,000 for all five Agreements and the new total amount not to exceed $550,000. (Funding Source: Various Funds) Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the First Amendments with Ralph Andersen & Associates, Rocklin, CA; CPS HR Consulting, Inc. Sacramento, CA; GVP Ventures, Inc. dba Bob Murray and Associates, Roseville, CA; Koff and - 6 -
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Associates, a Gallagher Company, Berkeley, CA; and Neher and Associates, Sacramento, CA for Executive Level Recruitment Services to increase the amount by $207,000 for all five Agreements and the new total amount not to exceed $550,000 and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Amendments.

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

15. Consider approving the City of Modesto Pandemic Recovery Strategy – Modesto Forward Grant Agreement with the Stanislaus County Library, for $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act Funding. (Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the City of Modesto Pandemic Recovery Strategy – Modesto Forward Grant Agreement with the Stanislaus County Library for $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act Funding, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee to execute the Agreement.

PRN; Diane Sheatsley, 209-577-5418, [email protected] Consent

16. Consider approving an Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, for Fusus Real-Time Public Safety Operations Solution for a total amount not to exceed $410,000. (Funding Source: Police Grants, Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the Sole Source Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ for Fusus Real-Time Public Safety Operations Solution for a three-year Agreement, for a total amount not to exceed $410,000; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.

POLICE DEPARTMENT; Cathy McFadon, 209-572-9500, [email protected] Consent

17. Consider approving the Award of Bid and Agreement for Furnishing of Asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt Materials to George Reed, Inc., Escalon, CA, for a total amount not to exceed $2,987,330 over five years. (Funding Source: Surface Transportation Fund) Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the Award of Bid for Purchase of Asphalt and Emulsified Asphalt Materials on an as needed basis to George Reed, Inc., Escalon, CA for a one-year Agreement with four one-year extension options, for an annual estimated cost of $597,466 and a total amount not to exceed $2,987,330 over five years, and authorizing the Finance Director, or her designee, to execute the Purchase Agreement.

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Consent

18. Consider approving the Plans and Specifications for the Woodland Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, accepting the Bid and Awarding a Construction Contract to TNT Industrial Contractors Inc., of Sacramento, CA, in the amount of $3,792,937, authorizing 15% in contingency (if needed), for a total payment amount not to exceed $4,361,878 and approving an Agreement with Pezzoni Engineering, Inc., of Modesto, CA, for Engineering Support during Construction Services for a total amount not to exceed $33,000. (Funding Source: Wastewater Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the Woodland Lift Station Rehabilitation Project; accepting the Bid and Awarding a Construction Contract to TNT Industrial Contractors Inc., of Sacramento, CA, in the amount of 3,792,937, authorizing the Director of Engineering Services to approve Change Orders up to the cumulative amount of $568,941, 15% of the original contract price, for a total payment amount not to exceed $4,361,878 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Contract.  Resolution approving an Agreement with Pezzoni Engineering Inc, of Modesto, CA, for Engineering Support during Construction Services for the Woodland Lift Station Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $30,000, plus $3,000 in additional services, if needed, for an Agreement total amount not to exceed $33,000 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
 Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Budget in the amount of $3,505,000 to fund the Construction Phase of the Woodland Lift Station Rehabilitation Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provisions of the resolution.

UTILITIES; Cristian Ciotau, 209-571-5175, [email protected] Consent

19. Consider approving a Grant of Permanent Easement and Right-of-Way to Modesto Irrigation District associated with existing irrigation facilities within a portion of APN 004-102-003. (Funding Source: Water Fund)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving a Grant of Permanent Easement and Right-of-Way to Modesto Irrigation District to cover existing irrigation facilities within a portion of APN 004-102-003, consenting to the recordation thereof and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the grant of permanent easement and all related documents.

UTILITIES; Edgar Vargas, 209-577-5424, [email protected]

COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
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HEARINGS
Published in the Modesto Bee on August 30, 2024. - Item requested to be continued from the September 10, 2024 Council meeting.

20. Hearing to consider establishing City of Modesto Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2024-1 (Tivoli), authorizing the levy of special taxes therein, and establishing an annual appropriations limit; calling a special election; and declaring the results of the September 24, 2024 special election. (Funding Source: Special Taxes generated by CFD No. 2024-1)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution declaring formation of City of Modesto Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Tivoli), conditionally authorizing the levy of special taxes therein, and conditionally establishing an annual appropriations limit.  Resolution of the City Council of the City of Modesto, California, acting as the legislative body of the City of Modesto Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Tivoli), declaring the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $120,000,000 and calling a special election.
 Resolution declaring the results of the September 24, 2024, special election and approving certain related actions pertaining to City of Modesto Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Tivoli).
 Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes within the City of Modesto held within City of Modesto Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Tivoli).

CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected] Published in the Modesto Bee on September 8, 2024.

21. Hearing to consider approving the City of Modesto’s Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for Program Year 2023-2024. (Funding Source:

Various Funds)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution approving the City of Modesto’s Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for Program Year 2023-2024 and authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to sign the required documents for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

CED; Maribel McCarroll, 209-577-5310, [email protected]

MATTERS TOO LATE FOR THE AGENDA
These may be presented by members of the City Council and staff upon determination by a majority vote that an emergency exists, as defined by State law, or by a 2/3 vote that (1) there is a need to take immediate action, and (2) that the need for action came to the City’s attention after the agenda was posted.

ADJOURNMENT
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CLOSED SESSION
Please take notice that a special Closed Session meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto has been called pursuant to Section 2-1.02 of the Modesto Municipal Code to be convened on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 AT 4:45 PM
and after the regularly scheduled meeting in the Tenth Street Place, Chambers Conference Room, Basement Level, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, California. Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action being taken by the Modesto City Council.

The business to be considered at said City Council meeting shall consist of a Closed Session concerning the following:

CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS:
(Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the Government Code)
Property: 601 Neece Dr., Modesto, CA 95351; APN: 102-012-001 and 102-012-004 Property Owners: City of Modesto
Negotiating Parties:

For City: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
For Lessee: The Baseball Club of Modesto, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Lease
Posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 on the bulletin board at Tenth Street Place on
at by
date time signature
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*Via Teleconference
Councilmember Escutia-Braaton
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave. NW
Washington DC. 20001

MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
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MINUTES
City of Modesto

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Chambers, Basement Level
Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Roll Call – Present: Councilmembers Alvarez, Bavaro, *Escutia-Braaton, Ricci, Williams, Wright, Mayor Zwahlen
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Invocation: Pastor Lance Lowell, Neighborhood Church
City Clerk’s Announcements
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest: None
Reports from Closed Session: No reportable action.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation declaring September 15th - October 15th as National Hispanic Heritage Month. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
CITY COUNCIL; Ariana Harbottle-Jarrett, 209-571-5597, [email protected] ACTION: Mayor Zwahlen presented proclamation declaring September 15th - October 15th as National Hispanic Heritage Month.

2. Proclamation declaring September as National Senior Center Month. (Funding Source:

Not Applicable)
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ACTION: Mayor Zwahlen presented proclamation declaring September as National Senior Center Month.

MISCELLANEOUS

3. Consider vacating the appointments of Michelle Buer and Yelitza Pena from the Entertainment Commission. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution vacating the appointments of Michelle Buer and Yelitza Pena from the Entertainment Commission.

CED; Trevin Barber, 209-860-1251, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-310 vacating the appointments of Michelle Buer and Yelitza Pena from the Entertainment Commission.

4. Consider accepting the resignation of Carrie Miller from the Entertainment Commission. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution accepting the resignation of Carrie Miller from the Entertainment Commission.

CED; Trevin Barber, 209-860-1251, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2024-311 accepting the resignation of Carrie Miller from the Entertainment Commission.

5. Consider accepting the resignation of Lisa Lomas from the Landmark Preservation Commission. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution accepting the resignation of Lisa Lomas from the City of Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission.

CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5267, [email protected]
ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2024-312 accepting the resignation of Lisa Lomas from the City of Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission.

6. Consider accepting the resignation of John Bergman from the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
Staff Recommendation:
 Resolution accepting the resignation of John Bergman from the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee.

CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5211, [email protected]
ACTION: (Alvarez/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2024-313 accepting the resignation of John Bergman from the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee. #2..
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PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON
 Danielle Morgan provided a legislative update on behalf of Assemblyman Juan Alaniz.

She announced that several bills had been signed by the Governor, including those addressing retail crime, opioid overdose response, and cattle industry protection. Three more bills were awaiting the governor’s signature by the end of the month. She encouraged anyone with questions to reach out and thanked the audience.  Gary Nicholas offered a prayer and expressed gratitude. He then asked for prayers to receive God's gift, specifically for housing. He thanked the Council for allowing him to speak.
 Derek Castle discussed the homelessness of children in Modesto and how local churches, including the Church of the Brethren, have been helping families with temporary shelter. After withdrawing an offer to use vacant land for cabins due to local opposition, the church decided to convert Sunday School classrooms into bedrooms for ten families. He credited the city's Bridge Housing program for inspiring this effort and thanked the Council for their support, noting that over 70 children and their caregivers would benefit from the new accommodations.
 Brian raised concerns about the lack of protection for elderly people's property in Modesto, criticizing officers for preventing citizens from making arrests and allowing criminals to go free. He shared personal experiences of inadequate care for seniors and questioned whether the city is truly protecting its elderly population. He called for better officer training and raised frustration over marijuana legalization and its impact on the City.
 Susan Mendieta, Lorraine Burnett, and Phoebe Fort invited everyone to the 31st annual International Heritage Festival, set for Saturday, October 5th, at Graceada Park. The event would run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with opening ceremonies at 11. They highlighted the festival's activities, including cultural performances, children's crafts, heritage booths, food, music, and dance. They expressed gratitude to the City for its support and encouraged the community to attend, emphasizing the importance of celebrating diverse heritages and coming together as a community.  Judy Straight discussed Modesto's community cat population. She became involved in animal rescue due to her niece's concern over stray cats near their home. Judy learned about the Trap, Neuter, and Release (TNR) program, which helps reduce the number of stray animals. However, she noted that TNR is expensive and lacks local support, requiring her to travel for appointments. She thanked the Council for their service and urged for more assistance in addressing the city's stray animal problem.  Emerson Drake expressed frustration about restrictions on showing public support of speakers and the decorum rules. He also has issues with the City website and criticized it for not providing meeting schedules for the Community Police Advisory Board and other City offices, noting that it only listed upcoming holidays. Alternatively, he #2..
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thanked City staff for their assistance with a drain issue, although he suggested that a 24-hour emergency contact number should be added to the website. He ended by expressing appreciation for the efforts of those who helped resolve his issue.

CONSENT ITEMS – ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED
ACTION CONSENT ITEMS: 7-8, 10-20 (Wright/Ricci; 7/0)

CONSENT
Consent

7. Consider approving the minutes for the August 27, 2024 Joint Council Meeting & Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)  Motion approving the minutes for the August 27, 2024 Joint Council Meeting & Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting.

CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Motion approving the minutes for the August 27, 2024 Joint Council Meeting & Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting.

Consent

8. Consider appointing a voting delegate to the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held in Long Beach, CA on October 16-18, 2024. (Funding Source:

General Fund)
 Motion approving Councilmember Williams as a voting delegate and Councilmember Escutia-Braaton as the alternate for the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held in Long Beach, CA on October 16-18, 2024.

CITY CLERK; Diane Nayares-Perez, 209-577-5396, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Motion approving Councilmember Williams as a voting delegate and Councilmember Escutia-Braaton as the alternate for the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held in Long Beach, CA on October 16-18, 2024.

Removed from Consent

9. Consider approving the recommended budget adjustments to Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets and amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Position Allocation. (Funding Source: Various Funds)  Resolution amending Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Project Fund Budgets and authorizing the City Manager, to take the necessary steps to implement the provisions of this Resolution.  Resolution amending the Position Allocation for Fiscal Year 2024-25 as adopted in the operating budget.
 Resolution amending the classification plan for the City of Modesto to create new classifications and amend existing classifications.

BUDGET; Steve Christensen, 209-577-5390, [email protected] #2..
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ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-314 amending Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Project Fund Budgets and authorizing the City Manager, to take the necessary steps to implement the provisions of this Resolution.

ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-315 amending the Position Allocation for Fiscal Year 2024-25 as adopted in the operating budget.

ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-316 amending the classification plan for the City of Modesto to create new classifications and amend existing classifications.

Consent

10. Consider approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement with Harris & Associates to provide Community Facilities Districts Engineering Services, increasing the Agreement amount by $200,000 through the duration of the Agreement. (Funding Source: Various Community Facilities Districts and Developer Deposits)  Resolution approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement with Harris & Associates to provide Community Facilities District Engineering Services, increasing the Agreement amount by $200,000 to a new total amount of $550,000; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.

CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-317 approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement with Harris & Associates to provide Community Facilities District Engineering Services, increasing the Agreement amount by $200,000 to a new total amount of $550,000; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment.

Consent

11. Consider a Resolution of Intention to form City of Modesto Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2024-2 (Fairview Village #2), an area bounded by Carpenter Road, Whitmore Avenue, and Hatch Road, and to designate certain parcels as future annexation areas for the CFD No. 2024-2. (Funding Source: Developer Deposit)  Resolution of Intention to form City of Modesto Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2024-2 (Fairview Village #2), an area bounded by Carpenter Road, Whitmore Avenue, and Hatch Road, and to designate certain parcels as future annexation areas for the CFD No. 2024-2 and Authorize the Levy of Special Tax within CFD No. 2024-2.

CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution of Intention 2024-318 to form City of Modesto Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2024-2 (Fairview Village #2), an area bounded by Carpenter Road, Whitmore Avenue, and Hatch Road, and to designate #2..
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certain parcels as future annexation areas for the CFD No. 2024-2 and Authorize the Levy of Special Tax within CFD No. 2024-2.

Consent

12. Consider approving a Will Serve Letter and Outside Service Agreement with Stump Family Land Company, LLC, A California Limited Liability Company, to connect to the City of Modesto’s existing water system for the property located at 1108 Reno Avenue (APN: 029-011-027). (Funding Source: Water Fund)  Resolution approving a Will Serve Letter and Outside Service Agreement with Stump Family Land Company, LLC a California Limited Liability Company, to connect to the City of Modesto’s existing water system for the property located at 1108 Reno Avenue (APN: 029-011-027) and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to the sign the Will Serve Letter and execute the Outside Service Agreement.

ENGINEERING SERVICES; Jaspreet Mangat, 209-577-5253,
[email protected]
ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-319 approving a Will Serve Letter and Outside Service Agreement with Stump Family Land Company, LLC a California Limited Liability Company, to connect to the City of Modesto’s existing water system for the property located at 1108 Reno Avenue (APN: 029-011-027) and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to the sign the Will Serve Letter and execute the Outside Service Agreement.

Consent

13. Consider approving the Purchasing Agreements for Emergency Vehicle Upfitting Services with Lehr Auto Electric, Sacramento, CA, NextGen Alpha Upfitting, Sacramento, CA, and Jay Tires, Turlock, CA for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000 over five years. (Funding Source: Fleet Fund)  Resolution approving the Purchasing Agreements for the purchase of Emergency Vehicle Upfitting Parts and Services with Lehr Auto Electric, Sacramento, CA, NextGen Alpha Upfitting, Sacramento, CA, and Jay Tires, Turlock, CA for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an annual combined estimated amount of $1,200,000 and a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000 over five years; and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust agreement totals between vendors based on contractor’s availability and department’s needs, ensuring the combined total amount does not change and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreements.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Dianne Love, 209-571-5164, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-320 approving the Purchasing Agreements for the purchase of Emergency Vehicle Upfitting Parts and Services with Lehr Auto Electric, Sacramento, CA, NextGen Alpha Upfitting, Sacramento, CA, and Jay Tires, Turlock, CA for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an annual combined estimated amount of $1,200,000 and a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000 over five years; and authorizing the Director of Finance to #2..
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adjust agreement totals between vendors based on contractor’s availability and department’s needs, ensuring the combined total amount does not change and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreements.

Consent

14. Consider approving the Purchasing Agreements for the purchase of Fleet Motor Parts and Services with FleetPride Inc., Modesto, CA, Interstate Truck Center, LLC, Modesto, CA, and Motor Parts Distributors Inc., Modesto, CA for a total amount not to exceed $3,500,000 over five years. (Funding Source: Fleet Fund and Outside Service Agreements)
 Resolution approving the Purchasing Agreements for the purchase of Fleet Motor Parts and Services with FleetPride Inc., Modesto, CA, Interstate Truck Center, LLC, Modesto, CA, and Motor Parts Distributors Inc., Modesto, CA for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an annual combined estimated amount of $700,000 and a total amount not to exceed $3,500,000 over five years; and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust agreement totals between vendors based on contractor’s availability and department’s needs, ensuring the combined total amount does not change and authorizing the Director of Finance or her designee to execute the Agreements.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Dianne Love, 209-571-5164, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-321 approving the Purchasing Agreements for the purchase of Fleet Motor Parts and Services with FleetPride Inc., Modesto, CA, Interstate Truck Center, LLC, Modesto, CA, and Motor Parts Distributors Inc., Modesto, CA for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an annual combined estimated amount of $700,000 and a total amount not to exceed $3,500,000 over five years; and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust agreement totals between vendors based on contractor’s availability and department’s needs, ensuring the combined total amount does not change and authorizing the Director of Finance or her designee to execute the Agreements.

Consent

15. Consider approving the Purchasing Agreements for the purchase of Electrical Parts and Supplies to Platt Electric, Modesto, CA, Wille Electric, Modesto, CA and Consolidated Electric Distributors, Modesto, CA for a total amount not to exceed $1,625,000 over five years. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
 Resolution approving the Purchasing Agreements for the purchase of Electrical Parts and Supplies to Vantage Electrical Group, Crystal Lake, IL under the authorized distributor Platt Electric, Modesto, CA, by utilizing the Competitive Bidding Process from E&I Cooperative Services, Wille Electric, Modesto CA and Consolidated Electric Distributors, Modesto CA for a two-year Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an annual combined estimated amount of $325,000 and a total amount not to exceed $1,625,000 over five years; and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust agreement totals between vendors based on contractor’s availability and department’s needs, ensuring the combined total amount does not change and authorizing the #2..
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Director of Finance or her designee to execute the Agreements.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT; Dianne Love, 209-571-5164, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-322 approving the Purchasing Agreements for the purchase of Electrical Parts and Supplies to Vantage Electrical Group, Crystal Lake, IL under the authorized distributor Platt Electric, Modesto, CA, by utilizing the Competitive Bidding Process from E&I Cooperative Services, Wille Electric, Modesto CA and Consolidated Electric Distributors, Modesto CA for a twoyear Agreement with three one-year extension options, for an annual combined estimated amount of $325,000 and a total amount not to exceed $1,625,000 over five years; and authorizing the Director of Finance to adjust agreement totals between vendors based on contractor’s availability and department’s needs, ensuring the combined total amount does not change and authorizing the Director of Finance or her designee to execute the Agreements.

Consent

16. Consider approving an Agreement with the State of California Office of Emergency Services to temporarily house and maintain a Type 1 Fire Engine and its associated equipment. (Funding Source: General Fund)
 Resolution approving an Agreement with the State of California Office of Emergency Services to temporarily house and maintain a Type 1 Fire Engine and its associated equipment, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.

FIRE DEPARTMENT; Jerardo Avila, 209-572-9590, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-323 approving an Agreement with the State of California Office of Emergency Services to temporarily house and maintain a Type 1 Fire Engine and its associated equipment, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.

Consent

17. Consider approving a First Amendment to the Cell Tower Site Lease Agreement at the Sutter Avenue Wastewater Treatment Facility with New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC, to increase the lease area by an additional 150 square feet and to extend the maximum term of the Agreement through June 24, 2043. (Funding Source: Cell Tower Facility Rental Revenue)
 Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Cell Tower Site Lease Agreement at the Sutter Avenue Wastewater Treatment Facility with New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC, to increase the lease area by an additional 150 square feet and to extend the maximum term of the Agreement through June 24, 2043, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement.

PRN; Nathan Houx, 209-571-5560, [email protected]
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ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-324 approving a First Amendment to the Cell Tower Site Lease Agreement at the Sutter Avenue Wastewater Treatment Facility with New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC, to increase the lease area by an additional 150 square feet and to extend the maximum term of the Agreement through June 24, 2043, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement.

Consent

18. Consider approving the City’s sponsorship of the 2024 International Heritage Festival for $5,080 in in-kind support and a direct monetary contribution of $2,650. (Funding Source: General Fund)
 Resolution approving the City’s sponsorship of the 2024 International Heritage Festival for $5,080 in in-kind support and a direct monetary contribution of $2,650.

PRN; Diane Sheatsley, 209-577-5418, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-325 approving the City’s sponsorship of the 2024 International Heritage Festival for $5,080 in in-kind support and a direct monetary contribution of $2,650.

Consent

19. Consider approving an Agreement with Swarco McCain Inc. of Vista, CA for integrating signal performance metrics for the Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures for a total amount not to exceed $131,670 for a two-year agreement, with five one-year extension options. (Funding Source: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality)
 Resolution approving the Award of Proposal and Agreement for the Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures with Swarco McCain Inc. of Vista, CA for a two-year Agreement, with five one-year extension options, in the amount of $119,700 plus $11,970 in additional services, for a total amount not to exceed $131,670 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.

PUBLIC WORKS; Max Navarro, 209-571-5116, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-326 approving the Award of Proposal and Agreement for the Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures with Swarco McCain Inc. of Vista, CA for a two-year Agreement, with five one-year extension options, in the amount of $119,700 plus $11,970 in additional services, for a total amount not to exceed $131,670 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.

Consent

20. Consider approving an Agreement with Streetlight Data Inc. of San Francisco CA, for Travel Time Bluetooth Data Services for collecting and observing vehicle circulation around Modesto for a total amount not to exceed $140,000 over four years. (Funding Source: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality)
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 Resolution approving an Agreement with Streetlight Data Inc. of San Francisco, CA, by utilizing the Competitive Bid Process with National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA), SCAG, for the Travel Time Bluetooth Data, for a four-year agreement not to exceed $140,000 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.

PUBLIC WORKS; Max Navarro, 209-571-5116, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-327 approving an Agreement with Streetlight Data Inc. of San Francisco, CA, by utilizing the Competitive Bid Process with National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA), SCAG, for the Travel Time Bluetooth Data, for a four-year agreement not to exceed $140,000 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.

COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS
Councilmember Ricci reported issues with parking at Mary Grogan Park, particularly on weekends, and called for better solutions due to the park’s growing popularity. He praised the Forestry Department for recent improvements and community engagement. Ricci also thanked the 48 volunteers for joining the Feral Cat Committee and looked forward to their first meeting in November to explore solutions for the feral cat problem.

Councilmember Wright shared that his car almost got towed at Mary Grogan Park due to heavy traffic and parking issues, but improvements were underway with additional parking at Enoch’s High School. He thanked Derek Castle and the Brethren Church for their support of Family Promise and praised their innovative efforts to help families in need.

Councilmember Escutia-Braaton reported from Washington, DC, where she was part of a delegation from the Central Valley, advocating for funding for Modesto and the region.

The group met with various House and Senate representatives and officials from multiple departments, receiving positive responses and opportunities for collaboration. She also shared that she and the Mayor spoke at a county education leadership event, inspiring high school students and receiving gratitude from their parents for their motivational impact.

Lastly, she mentioned attending September 11th memorial ceremonies in DC to honor those who lost their lives in the attacks.

Councilmember Bavaro mentioned that his advisory committee in District 4 received a briefing from Chief Wise last week, which was a productive meeting and helped in sharing the fire department's vision with the community. He also acknowledged Derek Castle and his church for their efforts with the homeless, expressing appreciation for their work.

Councilmember Williams reported on several events. On August 28, 2024, the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new low-cost spay and neuter clinic. Williams also mentioned a successful community brunch at Central Plaza, organized by Dan and Denise Costa, which aimed to raise $500,000 for five nonprofits. #2..
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Additionally, he highlighted a memorial commemoration for September 11th, starting at Station 1 on 611th Street at 8:46 AM, marking the time of the first plane crash on that day.

He encouraged the community to participate and honor those affected by the tragedy.

Mayor Zwahlen noted that she and Council Member Williams attended a Clergy Council meeting with local black pastors, police, and other officials. They had an open discussion about police interactions with youth, highlighting positive experiences with Modesto officers. The Mayor also mentioned the ribbon-cutting for new housing for veterans, seniors, and individuals with mental illness, which will enhance community safety and security.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
None.

Recessed: 6:49 P.M.

Resumed: 6:55 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

21. Consider approving the Plans and Specifications for César E. Chávez Park Renovation Project, accepting the Bid and Awarding a Construction Contract to Harris Builders, Inc. of Hilmar, CA., in the amount of $14,130,993 authorizing $847,860 for contingency (if needed), for a total payment amount not to exceed $14,978,853. (Funding Source: CA Statewide Parks Grant (Prop 68), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Measure H, Parks Capital Facility Funds (CFF)))  Resolution approving the Plans and Specifications for the César E. Chávez Park Renovation Project, accepting the Bid and Awarding a Construction Contract to Harris Builders, Inc., of Hilmar, CA, in the amount of $14,130,993, authorizing $847,860, in contingency (if needed), for a total payment amount not to exceed $14,978,853 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.
 Resolution approving an agreement with TRC Engineering, Inc, of Lathrop, CA, for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the César E.

Chávez Park Renovation in the amount of $837,014, plus $80,097 in additional services, if needed, for a total amount not to exceed $917,111 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.  Resolution approving the City’s Pandemic Recovery Strategy, Modesto Forward, for the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for the César E. Chávez Park Renovation Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to carry out the necessary steps to implement the programs and funding allocation.
 Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program budget to fund Project #101276 (Chavez Park Renovation) in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000 in transfers, revenue, and to budget expenditures to fund the project, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provisions of this resolution.

PRN; Nathan Houx, 209-571-5526, [email protected]
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ACTION: (Alvarez/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2024-328 approving the Plans and Specifications for the César E. Chávez Park Renovation Project, accepting the Bid and Awarding a Construction Contract to Harris Builders, Inc., of Hilmar, CA, in the amount of $14,130,993,37 authorizing $847,860, in contingency (if needed), for a total payment amount not to exceed $14,978,853.37 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.

ACTION: (Alvarez/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2024-329 approving an agreement with TRC Engineering, Inc, of Lathrop, CA, for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the César E. Chávez Park Renovation in the amount of $837,014, plus $80,097 in additional services, if needed, for a total amount not to exceed $917,111 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement.

ACTION: (Alvarez/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2024-330 approving the City’s Pandemic Recovery Strategy, Modesto Forward, for the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for the César E. Chávez Park Renovation Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to carry out the necessary steps to implement the programs and funding allocation.

ACTION: (Alvarez/Williams; 7/0) Resolution 2024-331 amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program budget to fund Project #101276 (Chavez Park Renovation) in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000 in transfers, revenue, and to budget expenditures to fund the project, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the provisions of this resolution.

HEARINGS
Published in the Modesto Bee on August 30, 2024. - Item requested to be continued to September 24, 2024.

22. Hearing to consider establishing City of Modesto Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2024-1 (Tivoli), authorizing the levy of special taxes therein, and establishing an annual appropriations limit; calling a special election; and declaring the results of the September 10, 2024 special election. (Funding Source: Special Taxes generated by CFD No. 2024-1)
 Motion to continue item to September 24, 2024.

CED; Edgar Garcia, 209-577-5211, [email protected] ACTION: (Wright/Escutia-Braaton; 7/0) Motion to continue item to September 24, 2024.

Published in the Modesto Bee on August 30, 2024

23. Hearing to consider approving the application and issuance of a Permit to operate as a Non-Emergency Medical Transport Company to Trauma Life Care Medical Transport in the City of Modesto. (Funding Source: General Fund)
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 Resolution approving the application and issuance of a Permit to operate as a Non-Emergency Medical Transport Company to Trauma Life Care Medical Transport in the City of Modesto.

POLICE DEPARTMENT; Kalani Souza, 209-572-9500, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Alvarez; 7/0) Resolution 2024-332 approving the application and issuance of a Permit to operate as a Non-Emergency Medical Transport Company to Trauma Life Care Medical Transport in the City of Modesto.

NEW BUSINESS

24. Consider approving a Letter of Intent between the United Soccer Leagues, LLC and the City of Modesto to establish an exclusive negotiating period for the exploration of a League expansion into the City, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Letter. (Funding Source: General Fund)
 Resolution approving a Letter of Intent between the United Soccer Leagues, LLC and the City of Modesto and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Letter.

CED; Sean Rando, 209-577-5473, [email protected]
ACTION: (Wright/Ricci; 7/0) Resolution 2024-333 approving a Letter of Intent between the United Soccer Leagues, LLC and the City of Modesto and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Letter.

25. Consider accepting a Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board settlement offer in the amount of $325,000 to resolve violations of water quality laws by funding a Supplemental Environmental Project related to the Dignity Village Bridge Housing Project Located at 402 9th Street and authorizing the City to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Stanislaus for the delivery of the Supplemental Environmental Project. (Funding Source: Wastewater Funds)  Resolution accepting a Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board settlement offer in the amount of $325,000 to resolve violations of water quality laws by funding a Supplemental Environmental Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Stanislaus to carry out the scope of work outlined within the Supplemental Environmental Project.

UTILITIES; William Wong, 209-571-5801, [email protected] ACTION: (Williams/Wright; 7/0) Resolution 2024-334 accepting a Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board settlement offer in the amount of $325,000 to resolve violations of water quality laws by funding a Supplemental Environmental Project and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Stanislaus to carry out the scope of work outlined within the Supplemental Environmental Project. #2..
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MATTERS TOO LATE FOR THE AGENDA
None.

ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned at 7:57 P.M.

All Closed Session matters heard prior to the meeting.

CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Four Cases (Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the Government Code) Name of Case: City of Modesto, et al. v. The Dow Chemical Company, et al. (PCE)
Superior Court of the State of California
Case No: CGC-98-999345 and CGC-98-999643
City of Camden, et al. v. Tyco Fire Products LP,
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Case No.: 2:24-cv-02321-RMG
City of Camden, et al. v. BASF Corporation,
individually and as successor in interest to Ciba Inc.

U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Case No.: 2:24-cv-03174-RMG
City of Modesto v. Kimberly Soranno
Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus
Case No.: CV-22-002099
Attest:____________________________
Diane Nayares-Perez, City Clerk
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

September 24, 2024
Date: August 26, 2022
TO: Mayor & City Council
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Diane Nayares-Perez, City Clerk
Jose M. Sanchez, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Amendments to the Conflict-of-Interest Code for the City of Modesto CONTACT: Dana Sanchez, Assistant City Clerk, [email protected], 209-577-5396

DESCRIPTION:

Consider approving the Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Modesto. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

This item supports the City’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Goals to promote trust and engagement between the community and the City.

BACKGROUND:

The Political Reform Act requires every local governmental agency to adopt a Conflict-of-Interest Code. The Conflict-of-Interest Code designates positions within the City required to file Statements of Economic Interests and assigns disclosure categories specifying types of financial interests to be reported. Further, the Conflict-of-Interest Code contains specific provisions setting forth any circumstances under which designated positions or categories of designated positions must disqualify themselves from making, participating in the making, or using their official position to influence the making of decisions.

Under the Political Reform Act, local agencies are required to review their Conflict-of-Interest Code biennially to determine whether the Code is accurate, or if revisions are needed due to organizational changes, including the creation of new positions, elimination of positions, position title changes, and/or relevant changes of duties assigned to existing positions.

The City Clerk is authorized to maintain a current list of the City agencies/departments which have adopted a Conflict of Interest Code
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Since the adoption of the most recent Conflict of Interest Code, there have been several changes to the Position Allocations List. This year, the “Designated Positions” list (Exhibit A-1) has been updated to reflect those changes.

The following City Departments are amending Appendix A (Designated Positions/Disclosure Categories) of the Modesto Conflict of Interest Code:
 Office of the City Attorney
 Office of the City Auditor
 Office of the City Manager
 Community & Economic Development Department
 Engineering Services Department
 Finance Department
 Fire Department
 Information Technology Department
 Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department
 Performance Management & Budget Department
 Police Department
 Public Works Department
 Utilities Department
The Disclosure Categories for all other City Departments will remain unchanged and are also attached.

The Modesto City Council is also the code-reviewing body for local City Boards, Commissions and Committees whose jurisdictions are solely within the City of Modesto. Therefore, Council must adopt any amendments to the Conflict-of-Interest Codes for these boards, commissions, and committees.

Revisions were made to the Disclosure Categories for the various Boards, Commissions and Committees for uniformity and consistent reporting in 2018. The Audit Committee, Charter Review Committee, Community Police Review Board, Culture Commission, Golf Courses Advisory Committee, and Measure H Oversight Board are being added at this time.

Conflict-of-Interest Codes are not required for City Council and Planning Commission members as they are mandated by State law to file full disclosure statements of economic interests directly with the Fair Political Practices Commission.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

This item was not presented to Council Committee.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Resolution approving the amended Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Modesto and rescinding Resolution No. 2022-411.
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Approved by:

Diane Nayares-Perez, City Clerk

Jose M. Sanchez, City Attorney
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution - 2024 City of Modesto Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Update

2. City of Modesto Department COI Code Exhibit A-1 (Clean)

3. City of Modesto Department COI Code Exhibit A-1 (Redlined)

4. City of Modesto Committee COI Code Exhibit A-2 (Clean)

5. City of Modesto Committee COI Code Exhibit A-2 (Redlined)

6. Disclosure Categories – Exhibit B Final (Clean)

7. Disclosure Categories – Exhibit B (Redlined)
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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE FOR THE CITY OF MODESTO, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-411
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 87300, every local agency must adopt a Conflict of Interest Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk is authorized to maintain a current list of the City agencies/departments which have adopted a Conflict of Interest Code; and WHEREAS, the Political Reform act requires every local government agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code on a biennial basis to determine if it is accurate or, alternatively, the need for amendment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 82011, the City Council (“Council”) is charged with reviewing the Conflict-of-Interest Code for agencies, boards, and commissions of the City of Modesto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that it hereby approves the amended 2024 Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Modesto, attached hereto.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 2022-411, adopted by the City Council is hereby rescinded.
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The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the 24th day of September, 2024, by XXX, who moved its adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember XXX, was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST: _____________________________

DIANE NAYARES-PEREZ,
CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BY: ________________________________
JOSE M. SANCHEZ, City Attorney
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2024

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
City Attorney Statutory Filer
Assistant City Attorney 1
Deputy City Attorney I, II, III 1
Paralegal 1
Senior Deputy City Attorney 1
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OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
City Auditor 1
Auditor II 1
Senior Auditor 1
Consultant 1
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
City Clerk 1
Assistant City Clerk 1
Consultant 1
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
City Manager Statutory Filer
Communication and Media Relations Officer 1
Deputy City Manager 1
Management Analyst 1
Public Relations and Legislative Affairs Manager 1
Consultant 1
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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Director of Community & Economic Development 1
Administrative Analyst I/II 4
Administrative Services Technician I/II 4
Assistant Planner 4
Associate Planner 4
Building Inspection Supervisor 4
Building Inspector I/II 4
Building Safety Program Coordinator 4
Business Analyst 4
Business Development Representative 4
Chief Building Official 4
Community Development Manager 4
Community Development Program Specialist I/II 4
Development Services Technician I/II 4
Economic Development Manager 4
Economic Development Marketing Specialist 4
Engineering Assistant I/II 4
Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II 4
Housing and Urban Development Supervisor 4
Housing Financial Specialist 4
Housing Rehabilitation Specialist I/II 4
Housing Rehabilitation Supervisor 4
Infrastructure Financing Program Supervisor 4
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Planning Manager 4
Plans Examiner 4
Principal Planner 4
Senior Building Inspector 4
Senior Business Analyst 4
Senior Community Development Program Specialist 4
Senior Planner 4
Consultant 4
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ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Director of Engineering Services 1
Administrative Analyst I/II 4
Assistant City Engineer 4
Assistant Engineer 4
Associate Engineer 4
Associate Land Surveyor 8
Associate Traffic Engineer 4
City Engineer 4
Construction Inspector 8
Construction Inspector Supervisor 8
Development Services Technician I/II 4
Engineering Assistant I/II 4
Senior Civil/Traffic Engineer 4
Senior Construction Inspector 8
Senior Land Surveyor 8
Traffic Engineer 4
Consultant 4
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Employee Positions Disclosure Category
Finance Director Statutory Filer
Accounting Manager 1
Assistant Buyer (Purchasing Division) 1
Buyer 1
Financial Analyst I, II, III 1
Parking Adjudication Program Coordinator 1
Purchasing Manager 1
Revenue Collections and Compliance Manager 1
Revenue Collections and Compliance Supervisor 1
Senior Buyer 1
Senior Financial Analyst 1
Senior Storeskeeper 1
Storekeeper 1
Stores Supervisor 1
Consultant 1
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FIRE DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Fire Chief 1
Administrative Analyst 6
Apparatus Committee Members 6
Assistant Fire Chief 6
Deputy Fire Marshal 6
Fire Battalion Chief 6
Fire Deputy Chief 6
Public Safety Business Services Analyst 6
Consultant 6
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Director of Human Resources 1
Employee Relations Officer 9
Human Resources Manager 9
Organizational Development Coordinator 9
Risk Analyst I/II 9
Risk Manager 9
Safety Officer 9
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chief Information Officer 1
Information Technology Manager 7
Informational Technology Security Officer 7
Principal Systems Engineer 7
Senior Software Analyst 7
Senior Systems Engineer 7
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PARKS, RECREATION AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods 1
Administrative Analyst II 8
Assistant Landscape Designer 8
Associate Landscape Architect 8
Cultural Services Manager 8
Events Coordinator 8
Events Supervisor 8
Operations Manager 8
Operations Supervisor 8
Parks Planning & Development Manager 8
Recreation & Neighborhoods Services Manager 8
Recreation Supervisor 8
Senior Landscape Architect 8
Consultant 1
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OFFICE OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & BUDGET DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Director of Office Performance Management & Budget 1
Budget Manager 1
Financial Analyst I, II, III 1
Management Analyst 1
Senior Financial Analyst 1
Consultant 1
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POLICE DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chief of Police 1
Assistant Police Chief 10
Code Enforcement Officer I/II 4
Neighborhood Preservation Unit Supervisor 4
Police Administrator 10
Police Captain 10
Police Civilian Manager 10
Police Lieutenant 10
Public Safety Business Services Analyst 10
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Director of Public Works 1
Administrative Analyst II 8
Airport Manager 1
Associate Engineer 8
Code Enforcement Officer I/II 8
Code Enforcement Supervisor 8
Compost Facility Supervisor 8
Electrical Supervisor 8
Facilities Manager 1
Fleet Manager 1
Forestry Manager 1
Integrated Waste Program Manager 1
Operations Supervisor 8
Parking Enforcement Officer 8
Parking Supervisor 8
Senior Civil/Traffic Engineer 1
Senior Public Works Manager 1
Solid Waste Enforcement Officer 8
Solid Waste Enforcement Supervisor 8
Solid Waste Supervisor 8
Streets Manager 8
Consultant 1
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UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Director of Utilities 1
Administrative Analyst I/II 8
Administrative Services Officer 8
Associate Civil Engineer 8
Associate Engineer 8
Electrical Supervisor 8
Engineering Division Manager 1
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Superintendent 1
Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II 8
Environmental Services Supervisor 8
Laboratory Supervisor 8
Plant Maintenance Superintendent 1
Plant Maintenance Supervisor 8
Senior Civil Engineer 1
Utilities Plant Operations Supervisor 8
Utilities Services Supervisor 8
Wastewater Collection System Superintendent 1
Wastewater Division Manager 1
Water Division Manager 1
Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent/Chief Plant Operator 1 Water Superintendent 1
Consultant 1
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
City Attorney Statutory Filer
Chief Assistant City Attorney 1
Deputy City Attorney I, II, III 1
Paralegal 1
Senior Deputy City Attorney 1
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OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
City Auditor 1
Auditor II 1
Senior Auditor 1
Consultant 1
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
City Clerk 1
Assistant City Clerk 1
Consultant 1
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
City Manager Statutory Filer
Budget Manager 1
Communication and Media Relations Officer 1
Deputy City Manager (2) 1
Financial Analyst I, II 1
Management Analyst 1
Public Relations and Legislative Affairs Manager 1
Senior Financial Analyst 1Consultant 1
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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Director of Community & Economic Development 1
Administrative Analyst I/II 4
Administrative Services Technician I/II 4
Assistant Chief Building Official 4
Assistant City Engineer 4
Assistant Civil Engineer 4
Assistant Engineer 4
Assistant Planner 4
Associate Civil Engineer 4
Associate Engineer 4
Associate Planner 4
Associate Traffic Engineer 4
Building Inspection Supervisor 4
Building Inspector I/II 4
Building Safety Program Coordinator 4
Business Analyst 4
Business Development Representative 4
Chief Building Official 4
City Engineer 4
Code Enforcement Officer I/II 4
Community Development Manager 4
Community Development Program Specialist I/II 4
Development Services Technician I/II 4
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Economic Development Manager 4
Economic Development Marketing Specialist 4
Engineering Assistant I/II 4
Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II 4
Housing and Urban Development Supervisor 4
Housing Financial Specialist 4
Housing Rehabilitation Specialist I/II 4
Housing Rehabilitation Supervisor 4
Infrastructure Financing Program Supervisor 4
Neighborhood Preservation Unit Supervisor 4
Planning Manager 4
Plans Examiner 4
Principal Planner 4
Senior Building Inspector 4
Senior Business Analyst 4
Senior Civil Engineer 4
Senior Community Development Program Specialist 4
Senior Planner 4
Consultant 4
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ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Employee Positions Disclosure Category
Finance Director Statutory Filer
Accounting Manager 1
Assistant Buyer (Purchasing Division) 1
Buyer 1
Financial Analyst I, II, III 1
Parking Adjudication Program Coordinator 51
Purchasing Manager 11
Revenue Collections and Compliance Manager 1
Revenue Collections and Compliance Supervisor 1
Senior Buyer 11
Senior Financial Analyst 51
Senior Storeskeeper 1
Storekeeper 1
Stores Supervisor 51
Consultant 1
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FIRE DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Fire Chief 1
Administrative Analyst 6
Apparatus Committee Members 6
Assistant Fire Chief 6
Deputy Fire Marshal 6
Fire Battalion Chief 6
Fire Deputy Chief – Business Operations 6
Fire Deputy Chief - Community Risk Reduction 6
Fire Deputy Chief - Operations 6
Public Safety Business Services Analyst 6
Consultant 6
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARMENT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chief Information Officer 1
Information Technology Manager 7
Informational Technology Security Officer 7
Principal Information Technology Administrator 7
Principal Systems Engineer 7
Senior Software Analyst 7
Senior Systems Engineer 7
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PARKS, RECREATION AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods 1
Administrative Analyst II 8
Assistant Landscape Designer 8
Associate Landscape Architect 8
Cultural Services Manager 8
Events Coordinator 8
Events Supervisor 8
Operations Manager 8
Operations Supervisor 8
Parks Planning & Development Manager 8
Parks Project Coordinator 8
Recreation & Neighborhoods Services Manager 8
Recreation Supervisor 8
Senior Events Coordinator 8
Senior Landscape Architect 8
Consultant 1
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OFFICE OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & BUDGET DEPARTMENT

POLICE DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Director of Public Works 1
Administrative Analyst II 8
Airport Manager 1
Associate Engineer 8
Code Enforcement Officer I/II 18
Code Enforcement Supervisor 8
Compost Facility Supervisor 8
Electrical Supervisor 8
Facilities Manager 1
Fleet Manager 81
Forestry Manager 1
Integrated Waste Program Manager 81
Materials Management Superintendent – City Arborist 8
Operations Manager – Streets/Airport/Fleet 1
Operations Supervisor 8
Parking Enforcement Officer 8
Parking Supervisor 8
Senior Civil/Traffic Engineer 1
Senior Public Works Manager 1
Recycling Program Coordinator 8
Solid Waste Enforcement Officer 8
Solid Waste Enforcement Supervisor 8
Solid Waste Supervisor 8
Streets Manager 8
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Traffic Engineer 1
Traffic Operations Engineer 1
Consultant 1
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UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX "A"
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Director of Utilities 1
Administrative Analyst I/II 8
Administrative Services Officer 8
Associate Civil Engineer 8
Associate Engineer 8
Associate Land Surveyor 8
Construction Inspector 8
Construction Inspector Supervisor 8
Electrical Supervisor 8
Engineering Division Manager 1
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Superintendent 1
Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II 8
Environmental Services Supervisor 8
Laboratory Supervisor 8
Plant Maintenance Superintendent 1
Plant Maintenance Supervisor 8
Property Agent 1
Senior Civil Engineer 1
Senior Construction Inspector 8
Senior Land Surveyor 8
Utilities Plant Operations Supervisor 8
Utilities Services Supervisor 8
Wastewater Collection System Superintendent 1
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Wastewater Division Manager 1
Water Division Manager 1
Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent/Chief Plant Operator 1 Water Superintendent 1
Consultant 1
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

AUDIT COMMITTEE

OF THE CITY OF MODESTO
The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 Cal. Code of Regs. 18730) which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code. After public notice and hearing it may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendix designating officials and employees and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict-of-interest code of the Audit Committee.

Designated employees and officials shall file their statements with the Office of the City Clerk which will make the statements available for public inspection and reproduction. (Gov. Code Section 81008). Statements for all designated officials will be retained by the Office of the City Clerk. #3..
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AUDIT COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
All Committee Members & Public Member 1
Consultant 1
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AUDIT COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
EXHIBIT “B”
Disclosure Categories
An investment, interest in real property, or income is reportable if the business entity in which the investment is held, the interest in real property, or the income, or source of income may foreseeably be affected materially by any decision made or participated in by the designated official by virtue of his or her position.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Board Members 1
Consultant 1
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BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 Cal. Code of Regs. 18730) which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code. After public notice and hearing it may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendix designating officials and employees and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict-of-interest code of the Board of Zoning Adjustments.

BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Board Members 1
Consultant 1
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BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
All Committee Members 1
Consultant 1
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CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITIZENS HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 Cal. Code of Regs. 18730) which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code. After public notice and hearing it may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendix designating officials and employees and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict-of-interest code of the Citizens Housing and Community Development Committee.

CITIZENS HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Committee Members 1
Consultant 1
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CITIZENS HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE
CITIZENS’ SALARY SETTING COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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CITIZENS’ SALARY SETTING COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE
CITIZENS’ TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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CITIZENS’ TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Board Members 1
Consultant 1
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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CULTURE COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commissioners 1
Consultant 1
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CULTURE COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

DISABLED ACCESS APPEALS BOARD
The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 Cal. Code of Regs. 18730) which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code. After public notice and hearing it may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference. This regulation and the attached Appendix designating officials and employees and establishing disclosure categories, shall constitute the conflict-of-interest code of the Disabled Access Appeals Board.

DISABLED ACCESS APPEALS BOARD

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Board Members 1
Consultant 1
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DISABLED ACCESS APPEALS BOARD

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

DISTRICTING COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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DISTRICTING COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

EQUITY COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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EQUITY COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
All Committee Members 1
Consultant 1
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GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Committee Members 1
Consultant 1
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HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

MEASURE H OVERSIGHT BOARD

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Board Members 1
Consultant 1
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MEASURE H OVERSIGHT BOARD

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

AUDIT COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
All Committee Members & Public Member 1
Consultant 1
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AUDIT COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Board Members 1
Consultant 1
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2024

BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Board Members 1
Consultant 1
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BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
All Committee Members 1
Consultant 1
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CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CITIZENS HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Committee Members 1
Consultant 1
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2024

CITIZENS HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE
CITIZENS’ SALARY SETTING COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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2024
CITIZENS’ SALARY SETTING COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE
CITIZENS’ TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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2024
CITIZENS’ TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Board Members 1
Consultant 1
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COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

CULTURE COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commissioners 1
Consultant 1
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CULTURE COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

DISABLED ACCESS APPEALS BOARD

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Board Members 1
Consultant 1
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DISABLED ACCESS APPEALS BOARD

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

DISTRICTING COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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2024

DISTRICTING COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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2024

ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

EQUITY COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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EQUITY COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
All Committee Members 1
Consultant 1
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GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Committee Members 1
Consultant 1
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HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN COMMITTEE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Commission Members 1
Consultant 1
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LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
OF THE

MEASURE H OVERSIGHT BOARD

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
APPENDIX “A”
Designated Positions Disclosure Category
Chairperson, All Board Members 1
Consultant 1
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MEASURE H OVERSIGHT BOARD

Group 1: Individuals in this group shall report all business positions, all investments, interests in real property, income, loans or gifts from individuals or businesses - Schedules A, B, C, D, E and F - from all sources located in or doing business within the jurisdiction. (Real property shall be deemed to be "within the jurisdiction" if the property or any part of it is located within or not more than two miles outside the boundaries of the city or within two miles of any land owned or used by the City.)
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City of Modesto
Disclosure Categories
Appendix “B”
Group 1: Designated employees in this group shall report all business positions, all investments, interests in real property, income, loans or gifts from individuals or businesses from all sources located in or doing business within the jurisdiction. (Real property shall be deemed to be "within the jurisdiction" if the property or any part of it is located within or not more than two miles outside the boundaries of the city or within two miles of any land owned or used by the City.) FULL DISCLOSURE* Group 2: Designated employees in this group shall report all business positions, all investments, income, loans or gifts from individuals or businesses from business entities located in or doing business within the jurisdiction. FULL DISCLOSURE W/OUT

PROPERTY
Group 3: Designated employees in this group shall report interests in real property located within the jurisdiction or within two miles of the boundaries or the jurisdiction or within two miles of any land owned or used by the agency. PROPERTY ONLY Group 4: Designated employees in this group shall report interest in real property, investments and business positions in business entities and income, including loans, gifts, and travel payments, from sources which engage in land development, construction, or the acquisition or sale of real property. (Real property shall be deemed to be "within the jurisdiction" if the property or any part of it is located within or not more than two miles outside the boundaries of the city or within two miles of any land owned or used by the City.) COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING

SERVICES, POLICE
Group 5: Designated employees in this group shall report investments and business positions in business entities and income, including loans, gifts, and travel payments, from sources which manufacture, sell or design data processing equipment or related services of the type used by the designated employee’s department or division.

FINANCE
Group 6: Designated employees in this group shall report investments and business positions in business entities, and income, including loans, gifts, and travel payments, from sources which manufacture or sell fire-related equipment, or parts of the type used by the designated employee’s department or division. FIRE Group 7: Designated employees in this group shall report investments and business positions in business entities and income, including loans, gifts, and travel payments, from sources which manufacture, sell or design data processing equipment or related services of the type used by the designated employee’s department or division.

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Group 8: Designated employees in this group shall report investments and business positions in business entities, and income, including loans, gifts, and travel payments, from sources within the jurisdiction which manufacture, sell, or supply equipment, including but not limited to horticulture, construction, craft, office and safety supplies and/or equipment of the type used by the designated employee’s department or division.

ENGINEERING SERVICES, PARKS RECREATION & NEIGHBORHOODS /

PUBLIC WORKS / UTILITIES DEPARTMENTS
Group 9: Designated employees in this group shall report investments and business positions in business entities, and income, including loans, gifts, and travel payments, from sources which are involved in healthcare or vocational rehabilitation of the type used by the designated employee’s department or division. HUMAN RESOURCES Group 10: Designated employees in this group shall report investments and business positions in business entities, and income, including loans, gifts, and travel payments, from sources which sell, manufacture, or distribute equipment and supplies for office, personnel or vehicles of the type used by the designated employee’s department or division. POLICE
*Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest category in the code (Group 1) subject to the following limitation:
*The City Manager, or his or her designee, may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a “designated position” is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant’s duties and based upon the description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The City Manager’s, or his or her designee, determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict-of-interest code.

Statutory Required Filers:

The following positions are not covered by this conflict-of-interest code because those individuals holding these positions must file under Government Code Section 87200 and, therefore, are listed for informational purposes only:
 Mayor
 Council Members
 City Manager
 City Attorney
 Planning Commissioners
 Treasurer/Finance Director
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Disclosure Categories
Appendix “B”
Group 1: Designated employees in this group shall report all business positions, all investments, interests in real property, income, loans or gifts from individuals or businesses from all sources located in or doing business within the jurisdiction. (Real property shall be deemed to be "within the jurisdiction" if the property or any part of it is located within or not more than two miles outside the boundaries of the city or within two miles of any land owned or used by the City.) FULL DISCLOSURE* Group 2: Designated employees in this group shall report all business positions, all investments, income, loans or gifts from individuals or businesses from business entities located in or doing business within the jurisdiction. FULL DISCLOSURE W/OUT

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Group 8: Designated employees in this group shall report investments and business positions in business entities, and income, including loans, gifts, and travel payments, from sources within the jurisdiction which manufacture, sell, or supply equipment, including but not limited to horticulture, construction, craft, office and safety supplies and/or equipment of the type used by the designated employee’s department or division.

ENGINEERING SERVICES, PARKS RECREATION & NEIGHBORHOODS /

Statutory Required Filers:

CITY OF MODESTO

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

September 24, 2024
Date: August 23, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Jessica Hill, Director of Community and Economic Development SUBJECT: Landmark Preservation Commission Annual Reports for Fiscal Years 2022-23 & 2023-24
CONTACT: Michael Hren, Principal Planner
[email protected], (209) 577-5267
DESCRIPTION:

Consider accepting the Landmark Preservation Commission Annual Reports for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 & 2023-2024. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

This item supports the Effective, Responsive & Transparent Government Strategic Commitment by raising awareness of the activities of the Landmark Preservation Commission.

BACKGROUND:

The Annual Reports are prepared in compliance with Article XI, Section 1104 of the City Charter, and with Modesto Municipal Code Section 9-10.03(d)1 which require a report of the Commission’s activities be prepared and submitted to the City Council annually.

Reporting shall be made on a fiscal year basis and shall be submitted to the Council on or before September 1.

The City of Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission was formed by the City Council to promote public recognition and appreciation for Landmark Preserved Sites and the City’s history. The Commission’s duties include identifying and classifying properties with historic, architectural, archaeological, or cultural significance, and recommending such properties that meet the criteria for designation. The Commission also safeguards these properties through public review of proposed alterations, 1 https://library.municode.com/ca/modesto/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9BURE_CH10MOLAPR_9-

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demolitions, or new construction. Furthermore, the Commission advises property owners and educates the public in appropriate maintenance, rehabilitation, or restoration methods. The report reflects the efforts and progress of the Commission in the last fiscal year.

DISCUSSION:

The Commission was unable to meet in 2023 due to a lack of members to meet quorum.

At the beginning of 2024, the Commission had enough members to make a quorum, and at its regular meeting on February 26, 2024, approved the 2022-2023 Annual Report and directed staff to forward it to Council. In the first half of 2024 meetings again had quorum issues due to four (4) of the members making the decision to resign. Staff delayed presenting the 2022-2023 annual report to the City Council until the meeting minutes were approved, which due to these quorum issues took several months. Once the minutes were able to be approved, staff made the decision to combine the report for 2022-2023 with the report for 2023-2024.

On August 19, 2024, the Landmark Preservation Commission approved the 2023-2024 Annual Report and directed staff to forward it to Council.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact for this item. Funding for staff time comes from the General Fund and is part of the Planning Division’s existing budget.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

The Landmark Preservation Commission considered these items at its regularly scheduled meetings of February 26, 2024, and August 19, 2024. The Commission voted to approve the Annual Reports and submit them to Council for approval.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Resolution accepting the Landmark Preservation Commission Annual Reports for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 & 2023-2024.

Approved by:

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

1. City Council Draft Resolution

2. Exhibit A 2022-2023 LPC Annual Report

3. Exhibit B 2023-2024 LPC Annual Report
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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LANDMARK PRESERVATION
COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 WHEREAS, Section 1104 of the City Charter specifies that appointed commissions shall report on their fiscal year activities to City Council on or before September 1 of each year, and Section 9-10.03(d) of the Modesto Municipal Code specifies that the Landmark Preservation Commission shall report its activities to City Council each year, and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of February 26, 2024, at 1010 10th Street, Modesto, California, the Landmark Preservation Commission accepted the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting of August 19, 2024, at 1010 10th Street, Modesto, California, the Landmark Preservation Commission accepted the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that it hereby accepts the Landmark Preservation Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, as described in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that it hereby accepts the Landmark Preservation Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, as described in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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The foregoing resolution were introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the 24th day of September, 2024 by Councilmember , who moved its adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember , was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ATTEST: ____________________________

DIANE NAYARES-PEREZ, CMC,
City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BY: __________________________________________
JOSE M. SANCHEZ, City Attorney
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LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
The City of Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission was formed by the City Council to promote public recognition and appreciation for Landmark Preservation Sites and the City’s history. Its duties include conducting ongoing surveys and research to identify and classify as to their relative importance, properties with historic, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance to the community. Additionally, the commission recommends properties which meet the criteria of significance for designation as Landmark Preservation Sites. It also safeguards these sites through public review of proposed alterations, relocations, demolitions, or new construction affecting those properties. Furthermore, the Commission advises property owners and educates the public in appropriate maintenance, rehabilitation, or restoration methods, encouraging the continued use of such properties. The Commission is also responsible for requesting from the Board of Zoning Adjustment, the Planning Commission, various City departments, or the City Council adoption of measures required or appropriate for the preservation, protection, or maintenance of Landmark Preservation Sites. The Commission promotes public recognition and appreciation for Landmark Preservation Sites and solicits gifts and contributions to support the activities and purposes of the Commission.

The Commission meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. The 2022-2023 Annual Report highlights several projects the Commission has undertaken during this period.

I. MEMBERSHIP
The Landmark Preservation Commission is currently comprised of a total of six (6) registered voters residing in Modesto, and one (1) representative from the Culture Commission.

II. BYLAWS
No bylaws amendments were proposed or adopted during the fiscal year.

III. PROJECTS
Web Pages Update
None
Mills Act Contract Monitoring
None
Update Ordinance
None
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Landmark Preservation Commission Annual Report – Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Page 2 Applications and Permits Reviewed
None
Future Projects
In addition to evaluating resources nominated for landmark status, The Commission is responsible for reviewing proposed alterations to historic resources and proposed demolitions. Applications are processed on a case-by-case basis.

In accordance with the existing Mills Act contracts on 12 landmark properties, staff will request details from property owners to update the list of improvements that is attached to each contract. Mills Act contracts require the list be updated to ensure the properties are being maintained as required by the contract.

Other projects that may be undertaken by the Commission include:

Update the status of buildings in the historic resources survey More than 20 years have passed since Modesto hired Carey & Co. to prepare a survey of some of Modesto’s historic resources that were 50 years old or older at the time of the survey. During that time, many buildings have been altered or demolished and the city’s records should be updated. This is a multi-year project.

Develop historic brochures. Cities often highlight their historic resources by preparing walking tours or brochures, often themed. Brochures promote the city’s unique history, civic involvement, and pride, and offer added appeal for visitors. Three brochures have been produced to date highlighting Modesto’s landmarks, those brochures included the Establishment Period, and Mid-Century Modern buildings. Additional brochures will feature other periods of Modesto’s development. This is a multi-year project.

Reevaluate the current Fees associated with designation. This current Commission has asked to have the fees associated with the designation of a property to landmark status be reviewed. In hopes that adjustments to the fees associated with designation will encourage and inspire more property owners to apply.

IV. PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL REPORT
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LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
The City of Modesto Landmark Preservation Commission was formed by the City Council to promote public recognition and appreciation for Landmark Preservation Sites and the City’s history. Its duties include conducting ongoing surveys and research to identify and classify as to their relative importance, properties with historic, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance to the community. Additionally, the commission recommends properties which meet the criteria of significance for designation as Landmark Preservation Sites. It also safeguards these sites through public review of proposed alterations, relocations, demolitions, or new construction affecting those properties. Furthermore, the Commission advises property owners and educates the public in appropriate maintenance, rehabilitation, or restoration methods, encouraging the continued use of such properties. The Commission is also responsible for requesting from the Board of Zoning Adjustment, the Planning Commission, various City departments, or the City Council adoption of measures required or appropriate for the preservation, protection, or maintenance of Landmark Preservation Sites. The Commission promotes public recognition and appreciation for Landmark Preservation Sites and solicits gifts and contributions to support the activities and purposes of the Commission.

The Commission meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. The 2023-2024 Annual Report highlights several projects the Commission has undertaken during this period.

I. MEMBERSHIP
The Landmark Preservation Commission is currently comprised of a total of six (6) registered voters residing in Modesto, and one (1) representative from the Culture Commission.

II. BYLAWS
No bylaws amendments were proposed or adopted during the fiscal year.

III. PROJECTS
Web Pages Update
None
Mills Act Contract Monitoring
None
Update Ordinance
None
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None
Future Projects
In addition to evaluating resources nominated for landmark status, The Commission is responsible for reviewing proposed alterations to historic resources and proposed demolitions. Applications are processed on a case-by-case basis.

Other projects that may be undertaken by the Commission include:

IV. PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL REPORT
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CITY OF MODESTO

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

September 10, 2024
Date: August 1, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Jessica Hill, Director of Community and Economic Development SUBJECT: Approval of the Southwest Modesto Plan
CONTACT: Edgar Garcia, Community Development Manager
[email protected] , 209-577-5211
DESCRIPTION:

Consider approving the Southwest Modesto Plan. (Funding Source: Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

The recommended action supports the City Council’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Goal D: Provide Safe, Efficient, and Reliable Infrastructure through proactive community investment, maintenance, and sustainability; and Goal E: Drive Economic Vitality.

BACKGROUND:

In the 2020 State Budget, Governor Gavin Newsom allocated $250 million for cities, and counties to do their part by prioritizing planning activities that accelerate housing production to meet identified needs of every community. With this allocation, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) established the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant with $119 million for cities and counties. LEAP provides one-time grant funding to cities and counties to update their planning documents and implement process improvements that will facilitate the acceleration of housing production.

LEAP grants provide over-the-counter grants complemented with technical assistance to local governments for the preparation and adoption of planning documents, and process improvements that:
 Accelerate housing production
 Facilitate compliance to implement the sixth-cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment On January 27, 2020, HCD issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), as part of the Local Government Planning Support Grants Program for the LEAP Grant. On March 3, 2021, the City of Modesto was awarded $500,000 as part of the financial assistance for LEAP. In aligning with #5..
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LEAP program criteria, the City utilized a portion of these funds for the development of the Southwest Modesto Plan (Plan).

The focused implementation plan for Southwest Modesto addresses all components requested in the Request for Proposals (RFP), including: a comprehensive public outreach and visioning process; recommendations for development of opportunity sites, evaluation of economic development issues in the Southwest area, an integration of City-planned physical street improvements, and the integration of County-jurisdictional “islands” into the city.

On January 10, 2023, by Resolution 2023-07 the City approved an Agreement with PlaceWorks for the Development of the Southwest Modesto Plan in an amount not to exceed $216,000. The purpose of the Plan is to establish a vision for the future of Southwest Modesto with a focus on enhancing redevelopment conditions and opportunities, and to identify ways to realize that vision.

DISCUSSION:

The Southwest Modesto Plan serves as a blueprint for future development in Southwest Modesto. The primary purpose of the Plan establishes a community-supported vision for the future of this area, which is focused on enhancing existing conditions, economic development, and providing affordable housing for existing and new households. The Plan provides an overview of public outreach process that created the plan, an economic opportunities assessment, a discussion of barriers to affordable housing, and recommendations for policies and actions for improvement of the Southwest Modesto Plan Area (Plan Area). The Plan is also expected to inform the City of Modesto’s Geneal Plan 2050 Comprehensive Update, which is currently underway.

The project area location boundary is generally defined as south of California State Route (SR) 132, west of SR 99, north of Tuolumne River and east of Carpenter Road. The Crows Landing Road area contains about one parcel deep on each side of the corridor from SR 99 to Whitmore Avenue. The general boundary for the Southwest Modesto Plan is included as Attachment 3.

Planning for the Southwest Modesto Plan outreach strategy began in February 2023 with the purpose of raising awareness and soliciting input about the City’s efforts to create a plan for future development in the Plan Area. To promote community engagement, the project team held three virtual stakeholder meetings designed to engage a diverse range of interested parties.

Meetings were held via Zoom, with the project team providing project overviews and facilitating discussions on key issues, and development opportunities. Stakeholder meetings were held in March 2023 and included Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Housing and Development Organizations, and Public Agencies and Safety Providers with direct relationships within the Southwest Modesto Area.

Public workshops were also held and were designated for community members to provide input, collaborate, and share ideas to shape the development and design for the Plan Area. The project team held three in-person community workshops. Each workshop had a specific focus, the first to introduce what the Southwest Modesto Plan was and receive community input on priorities, the second to discuss economic opportunities, and the third to present the draft plan.

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Plan. Each of the meetings were held at convenient locations including the King Kennedy Memorial Center and the Self-Help Federal Credit Union building facility along Crows Landing Road.

PlaceWorks has finalized the Southwest Modesto Plan which is included as Attachment 2. To summarize, the Plan includes the following priorities:
 Community Identity- The Plan Area is envisioned as a great place to live, visit, shop and work. Community Members value cultural identity and the family-oriented nature of Southwest Modesto. Promoting local cultural centers within the Plan Area will continue to provide an identity to the neighborhood.
 Economic Vitality- Promote Economic Vitality by giving local residents the tools they need to get good jobs, through the use of job training and education programs. Also, connecting businesses in the region to residents in Southwest Modesto.  Community Services- The Plan Area needs improved access to a variety of community services including healthcare facilities, banks, laundry services and day care centers.

Improving access to these community services will improve the quality of life within Southwest Modesto.
 Housing- Encourage the development of affordable and new types of housing to meet the various needs of residents and prioritize improvements to existing housing without the threat of displacement of existing residents.
 Transportation and Infrastructure- Residents and visitors of all ages will be able to travel safely on foot. by bicycle, transit or car to various destinations in and around the Plan Area.

Upon approval of the plan, the Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department will be responsible for providing periodic updates to the Southwest Modesto community on the progress the City is making in realizing many of the outcomes identified in the Plan.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no impact to the General Fund associated with the approval of the Southwest Modesto Plan.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

This item was presented to the Economic Development Committee on August 5, 2024, and was recommended to forward to the City Council for approval.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Resolution approving the Southwest Modesto Plan.
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Approved by:

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

1. Resolution

2. Southwest Modesto Plan

3. Southwest Modesto Plan Area Map
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9/10/2024/CEDD/EGarcia/Item # 1 2024-xxx

MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SOUTHWEST MODESTO PLAN
WHEREAS, in the 2020 State Budget, Governor Gavin Newsom allocated $250 million for cities, and counties to do their part by prioritizing planning activities that accelerate housing production to meet identified needs of every community; and WHEREAS, with this allocation, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) established the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant with $119 million for cities and counties; and
WHEREAS, LEAP provides one-time grant funding to cities and counties to update their planning documents and implement process improvements that will facilitate the acceleration of housing production; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2020, HCD issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), as part of the Local Government Planning Support Grants Program for the LEAP Grant; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2021, the City of Modesto was awarded $500,000 as part of the financial assistance for LEAP; and
WHEREAS, in aligning with LEAP program criteria, the City utilized a portion of these funds for the development of the Southwest Modesto Plan (Plan); and WHEREAS, the focused implementation plan for Southwest Modesto addresses all components requested in the Request for Proposals (RFP), including: a comprehensive #5..
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public outreach and visioning process; recommendations for development of opportunity sites, evaluation of economic development issues in the Southwest area, an integration of City-planned physical street improvements, and the integration of County-jurisdictional “islands” into the city; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2023, by Resolution 2023-07 the City approved an Agreement with PlaceWorks for the Development of the Southwest Modesto Plan in an amount not to exceed $216,000; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Plan is to establish a vision for the future of Southwest Modesto with a focus on enhancing redevelopment conditions and opportunities, and to identify ways to realize that vision; and WHEREAS, the Southwest Modesto Plan serves as a blueprint for future development in Southwest Modesto; and
WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the Plan establishes a community-supported vision for the future of this area, which is focused on enhancing existing conditions, economic development, and providing affordable housing for existing and new households; and
WHEREAS, the Plan provides an overview of public outreach process that created the plan, an economic opportunities assessment, a discussion of barriers to affordable housing, and recommendations for policies and actions for improvement of the Southwest Modesto Plan Area; and
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WHEREAS, the Plan is also expected to inform the City of Modesto’s General Plan 2050 Comprehensive Update, which is currently underway; and WHEREAS, initial outreach was conducted in March 2023 with the city holding stakeholder meetings; and
WHEREAS, City Staff and Placeworks conducted three (3) community workshops.

The first was to introduce the plan, the second to discuss economic opportunities, and the third to present the draft plan; and
WHEREAS, City Staff and Placeworks also participated in three additional community meetings to present the draft plan and incorporate additional questions and concerns from the community; and
WHEREAS, PlaceWorks has finalized the Southwest Modesto Plan, the plan includes the following themes: Community Identity, Economic Vitality, Community Services, Housing and Transportation; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of the plan, the Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department will be responsible for providing periodic updates to the Southwest Modesto community on the progress the City is making in realizing many of the outcomes identified in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, adopted of the plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3).

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adoption of the plan does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that is hereby approves the Southwest Modesto Plan.
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The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the 24th day of September, 2024, by Councilmember _____, who moved its adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember ______, was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers: Name, Name, Name, Name, Name, Name, Mayor Name
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST: _____________________________
DIANE NAYARES-PEREZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BY: ________________________________
JOSE M. SANCHEZ, City Attorney
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ORANGE COUNTY • BAY AREA • SACRAMENTO • CENTRAL COAST • LOS ANGELES • INLAND EMPIRE www.placeworks.com
Prepared by:
2040 Bancroft Way, Suite 400
Berkeley, California 94704
t 510.848.3815
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 5
Purpose of the Southwest Modesto Plan 6
Southwest Modesto Plan Area 6
Organization of the Plan 8

2. Community Engagement and Vision 11
Community Engagement 12
Community Vision 19

3. Existing Conditions 21
Demographics 22
Existing Land Use 27
Destinations 32
Zoning 34
Circulation 34

4. Economic Assessment 39
Business Inventory 40
Opportunities for the Plan Area 45

5. Housing Opportunities 51
New Housing Prototypes 52
Housing Plans, Policies, and Barriers 62
Plan Area Housing Recommendations 67

6. Goals and Actions 73
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
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Figure 1-1: Plan Areas 9
Figure 3-1: Population and Age 22
Figure 3-2: Population 25 Years and Older, by Educational Attainment 23 Figure 3-3: Household Size Distribution 25
Figure 3-4: Housing Unit Type (Percentage Share of Total) 26 Figure 3-5 City and County Lands 30
Figure 3-6: Destinations 33
Figure 3-7: Zoning 35
Table 4-1: Top Three Sectors by Number of Cumulative
Businesses in Southwest Plan Area 41
Table 4-2: Number of Businesses in Crows Landing
Corridor by NAICS Code 42
Figure 4-1: Business Size in Crows Landing 43
Figure 5-1 Selected Opportunity Sites and Similar Parcels 54 Figure 5-2 Opportunity Site A- Option 1 55
Figure 5-3 Opportunity Site A- Option 2 56
Table 5-1: Code Compliance of Prototypes for Opportunity Site A 57 Figure 5-4 Opportunity Site B- Option 1 59
Figure 5-5 Opportunity Site B- Option 2 60
Table 5-2: Code Compliance of Prototypes for Opportunity Site B 61 Figure 5-6: Proposed Zoning Changes 70
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network, providing regional accessibility and
ease of movement for its residents and visitors.

Key transportation routes that serve the SW Area
include two highways, SR-99 and SR-132, both
of which provide access from the northeast and
north portions of the region. These state routes
are connected to the SW Area via L Street from
SR-132, and multiple exits from SR-99, including
those at Maze Boulevard, I Street/5th Street, and
Tuolumne Boulevard. In addition to the state
routes, the SW Area is supported by a network of
primary arterial roads that facilitate convenient
east to west movement, including Paradise Road
(famous for serving as a racetrack in the movie
American Graffiti), Maze Boulevard, Tuolumne
Boulevard, and California Avenue. South and
North Carpenter Road form the western
boundary of the SW Area. The SW Area includes
a small segment of Downtown Modesto, which
is the grid of streets from 1st Street to 5th Street
in the northeast part of the area. The remainder
of the SW Area is primarily characterized by residential housing, schools, parks, and commercial corridors and contained by Tuolumne Regional
Park along the southern boundary.

Purpose of the Southwest
Modesto Plan
The Southwest Modesto Plan (Plan) will serve as
a blueprint for future development in southwest
Modesto. The primary purpose of the Plan is to
establish a community-supported vision for the
future of this area, which is focused on enhancing existing living conditions, economic development, and providing affordable housing for existing and new households. The Plan provides
an overview of the public outreach process that
created the plan, an economic opportunities
assessment, a discussion of barriers to affordable
housing, and recommendations for policies
and actions for improvement of the Southwest
Modesto Plan Area (Plan Area). The Plan is also
expected to inform the City of Modesto’s General
Plan 2050 Comprehensive Update, which is currently underway.

Southwest Modesto Plan
Area
The Plan Area is a distinct region in Modesto. The
Plan Area consists of two separate areas—the
Southwest Plan Area and the Crows Landing
Road Corridor. Figure 1-1 shows the locations of
the two planning areas.

Southwest Plan Area
The Southwest Plan Area (SW Area) is the area
whose boundaries are South Carpenter Road
to the west, State Route (SR-) 132 to the north,
SR-99 to the northeast, and the Tuolumne River
to the south and southeast, excluding any unincorporated Stanislaus County land. The SW Area benefits from a well-connected transportation
Single Family Residence in Southwest Modesto.
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Crows Landing Road Corridor
The Crows Landing Road Corridor (Crows Landing
Corridor) is the area on either side of Crows
Landing Road south of Downtown Modesto. The
Crows Landing Corridor includes parcels immediately adjacent to the east and west of Crows Landing Road, between the Crows Landing Road
exit of SR-99 and West Whitmore Avenue. The
Crows Landing Corridor includes land in the city
of Modesto and Stanislaus County.

Crows Landing Road serves as the primary north
to south arterial in the Crows Landing Corridor,
connecting at the north to Downtown Modesto.

On the southern end of the corridor, Crows
Landing Road extends through the City of Ceres.

Hatch Road, Whitmore Avenue, and a network
of other local roads connect the Crows Landing
Corridor to the surrounding neighborhoods on
either side.

Surroundings
Beyond the Plan Area’s boundaries lie a diverse
mix of urbanized areas, neighborhoods, and
agricultural lands. To the northeast of the SW
Area is Downtown Modesto, the economic heart
of the region, which connects to the SW Area via
H Street/Paradise Road. This urban center offers
a wide array of commercial, cultural, and institutional destinations. North of the Plan Area, across SR-132, is a checkerboard of City of Modesto and
Stanislaus County land, characterized primarily
St. James Orthodox Church off Maze Boulevard. Retail on both sides of Paradise Road.

Welcome Sign at Crows Landing Road and Hatch.
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by commercial and industrial development. West
of the Plan Area is Stanislaus County land, providing a rural contrast to the urban environment in the city limits. Directly south of the SW Area
is the Tuolumne River, which flows east to west,
offering a scenic backdrop and opportunities for
recreational activities and natural preservation.

Across the Tuolumne River to the south is a blend
of City land and unincorporated County land,
primarily residential neighborhoods.

The regions immediately east, west, and north of
the Crows Landing Corridor are characterized by
a mixture of residential land, primarily within the
jurisdictions of the City of Modesto and Stanislaus
County. Southeast of the Crows Landing Corridor
lies the City of Ceres, which connects the Crows
Landing Corridor to the Ceres Plaza Shopping
Center via East Hatch Road.

Organization of the Plan
The Southwest Modesto Plan is organized into six
chapters:

1. Introduction
This chapter explains the Plan’s purpose, provides
a general description of the Plan Area, and describes the Plan’s organization.

2. Community Engagement and Vision
The Plan’s extensive community outreach efforts
are described in this chapter, culminating in a
community-developed vision for the future of
the Plan Area.

3. Existing Conditions
This chapter details the Plan Area’s existing
physical and planning setting, including existing
land uses, zoning designations, and policies that
guide development in the Plan Area.

4. Economic Assessment
This chapter discusses the findings and recommendations for economic development.

5. Housing Opportunities
This chapter describes the site analysis conducted to identify housing opportunity sites and presents model housing development for
two opportunity sites in the Plan Area, with
recommendations for enabling good housing to
develop in the Plan Area.

6. Goals and Actions
The concluding chapter presents goals and
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Community Engagement
Planning for the Southwest Modesto Plan
outreach strategy began in February 2023 with
the purpose of raising awareness and soliciting
input about the City’s efforts to create a plan
for future development in the Plan Area. The
outreach strategy included the following goals.
■ Ensure community engagement events
are convenient in location, time, and other
aspects for community members to attend,
and should include refreshments.
■ Partner with community leaders and organizations to spread the word, including City councilmembers, local schools, and community-based organizations. ■ Provide Spanish translation on all printed
outreach materials and Spanish language interpretation for community workshops.

PlaceWorks and the City of Modesto (project
team) conducted a set of stakeholder meetings
and three community workshops to generate
interest, gather feedback, and learn about the
various neighborhoods and communities’ preferences and priorities. The project team carefully reviewed input from the community and the
stakeholders to develop the vision and recommendations for this Plan.

Stakeholder Meetings
As a first step in working with the community,
it was important to discuss the Southwest
Modesto Plan with those who work there or have
knowledge of the existing Southwest Modesto
environment. To address this, the project team
conducted a series of three virtual stakeholder
meetings designed to engage a diverse range
of interested parties. Meetings were held via
Zoom, with the project team providing project
overviews and facilitating discussions on key
issues, development opportunities, and inclusive
outreach strategies. All stakeholder meetings
were held in March 2023.

These stakeholder meetings were organized with
a project overview presentation followed by an
interactive question and answers session. These
discussions focused on critical topics such as the
existing conditions of economic development,
transportation, housing, parks/open space, and
more. In addition, stakeholders explored potential
development possibilities and challenges, highlighted potential opportunity sites, and shared ideas for involving various community groups,
including youth, disadvantaged communities,
and non-English speakers.

The first stakeholder meeting included educators and community-based organizations. Participants discussed Central Catholic High School’s enrollment growth and transportation challenges. They noted West Modesto Community Collaborative’s efforts to address transportation,
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King-Kennedy Memorial Center on Martin Luther
King Jr Blvd.
services, community services, and community
outreach. Participants discussed upcoming
Parks and Recreation projects, flood mitigation,
and the relocation of the sewer treatment plant.

Participants also underscored the importance of
a robust police presence and the expansion of
video policing initiatives.

Community Workshops
Public workshops are designed for community
members to provide input, collaborate, and share
ideas to shape the development and design of
the Plan Area. The project team held three community workshops at different project milestones.

Each workshop consisted of two main parts: a
comprehensive project overview presentation
and interactive small group discussions. During
these small group sessions, participants had
the opportunity to convene in smaller groups,
engaging in in-depth discussions and participating in mapping exercises to identify key areas for future development.

The second stakeholder meeting was targeted for
housing and development organizations. During
the meeting, participants highlighted the limited
financial access in Southwest Modesto and the
need to support local businesses. Addressing
housing is crucial, with interest in developing
plans for modular housing units and a goal of
retaining the local workforce in construction.

Participants also discussed the Plan Area and
expressed a desire to include areas of Modesto
south of the Plan Area, including Crows Landing
Road, in the Southwest Modesto Plan. Note: Following this meeting, the Crows Landing Corridor was added to the planning effort.

The third stakeholder meeting was held to
engage public agencies and safety providers.

Participants provided input on topics, including
parks and recreation, security and emergency
Community members during the small group
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Community Workshop 1
The first community workshop was held
on May 17, 2023, to introduce the Southwest Modesto Plan to the community and hear input from community members on
ideas for future development and improvements in the Plan Area. The workshop was held in person, drawing approximately 40
community members and 10 project team
members. After the project overview presentation, City staff and the project team outlined the Southwest Modesto Plan
project, covering the workshop agenda,
plan purpose, objectives, map and boundaries, relation to the General Plan, project scope, schedule, and community engagement plan.

The small group discussion portion of the
workshop asked participants to provide
their input on a variety of topics, such as
community identity, housing and commercial vision, economic development, transportation, recreation, and public
space. Community members emphasized
that Southwest Modesto is a close-knit,
family-oriented community with a significant minority population that contributes to its rich cultural diversity. Participants
highlighted the pressing need for essential
services, such as banking, medical facilities,
and childcare options in the area. Additionally, there was a strong desire for more affordable housing choices to address
housing affordability concerns. Participants expressed a need for increased job opportunities and job training programs,
including English language classes and
workforce development initiatives, to
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munity. Furthermore, the discussions shed light
on the necessity for improvements in pedestrian
and bicycle infrastructure, particularly along key
routes like Paradise Road and Crows Landing
Road as well as around schools. Public parks were
identified as valuable community assets, but
attendees suggested enhancing them through
increased maintenance, additional amenities,
and enhanced surveillance. Lastly, the issue of
homelessness was acknowledged as a growing
concern in Southwest Modesto, impacting the
usability of community parks and overall safety.

Participants recommended the provision of
transitional housing and wrap-around services to
address this issue effectively.

Planning Team giving the project overview
presentation.

Community Workshop 2
The second community workshop was held
on October 3, 2023, to review and discuss
economic opportunities and propose development concepts for two opportunity sites in the Southwest Modesto Plan Area and Crows
Landing Corridor. The event was held in person
at the Self-Help Federal Credit Union on Crows
Landing Road. It was attended by about 10 community members and 7 project team members.

The workshop began with a presentation about
economic and housing opportunities followed by
a question-and-answer segment.

During the small group discussions, several
recurring themes and comments emerged. Residents expressed a strong desire for affordable housing options, recognizing it as a pressing
need in their community. Gentrification and
displacement were identified as top concerns,
highlighting the importance of addressing these
issues thoughtfully. Participants also emphasized the importance of infill housing, including traditional apartments and modular homes, on
vacant or underutilized lots, along with the development of mixed-use housing. Moreover, there Planning Team and community members during
the small group discussion.
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was consensus that higher-density housing
should be strategically located near transit corridors to enhance accessibility. To support the young population, participants called for more
workforce development programs and better
connections to job opportunities in Stanislaus
County. Additionally, there was a clear demand
for improvements in transit services, pedestrian
infrastructure, and bicycle infrastructure, particularly along Paradise Road and Crows Landing Road. Lastly, participants advocated for the
development of amenities such as healthcare
facilities, childcare facilities, and laundry services
in proximity to new housing developments, recognizing their significance in improving overall community well-being.

Community Workshop 3
On March 14, 2024, the third community
workshop was held to review and discuss recommendations, goals, and actions from the draft Southwest Modesto Plan. The event was held
in person at the West Modesto Collaborative at
the King-Kennedy Memorial Center, an excellent
meeting facility on MLK Jr. Boulevard in the heart
of the Southwest Modesto Plan Area (Plan Area).

It was attended by about 20 people, including
around 10 community members. The workshop
was held in English and Spanish and began
with a presentation summarizing all work to
date on the plan as well as goals and actions for
several topic areas, including economic, housing,
cultural, and other opportunities followed by a
question-and-answer segment.

Many questions and comments centered around
housing and cultural identity. Participants
wanted to know how the plan will incentivize new
housing, how to ensure that existing residents
will benefit from the housing, and what types of
housing are preferred. There was also discussion
about bringing more cultural events such as
poetry and art into the neighborhood.

Self Help Federal Credit Union on Crows Landing
Road.

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After the questions and answers, community
members were invited to visit and review four
“stations” covering different topics, each with a
facilitator from the planning team. Discussion
and comments on the topics were recorded on
notepads. The four stations were Key Destinations, Economic Assessment, Housing Opportunities, and Plan Goals. A lively discussion at each station resulted in the recording of thoughtful
comments that included the following:
■ More community services are needed—those
mentioned were grocery stores with healthy
foods, cultural centers in the neighborhoods,
and banks.
■ More opportunities for residents to participate in the economy by accessing job training, learning about financial resources,
and starting new businesses.
■ New kinds of housing to help solve pressing
housing issues that range from farmworker
housing, to housing on commercial streets,
to accessory dwelling units behind existing
houses.
■ Desire for improvement to infrastructure
like sidewalks, bicycle facilities, stormwater
solutions, and sewer hook-ups.

Participants of the March 14th workshop providing
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Additional Stakeholder
Meetings
The project team conducted three additional
stakeholder meetings to gather input on the
proposed goals, policies, and actions of the Plan.

These stakeholder meetings were organized
with a project overview presentation followed
by an interactive question-and-answer session.

The discussions after the presentation focused
on critical topics such as the existing conditions
of economic development, workforce development, housing opportunities, and proposed goals, policies, and actions of the Plan.

The first additional stakeholder meeting was
with the West Modesto Community Builders
group. The meeting was held in person and virtually on Microsoft Teams, with Spanish translation provided simultaneously. Various topics were
discussed, including the housing development
options, plans for achieving workforce development, and transit service improvement goals.

The participants identified housing development
as the highest priority for the Plan Area, although
many attendees thought all four topics (housing
development, economic development, community and cultural identity, and transportation improvements) are interdependent and require
improvement together as a whole.

The second meeting was with a stakeholder
representing the Valley Improvement Project.

The presentation was followed by an informal
discussion about economic and workforce development, preserving cultural identity, improving the appearance of communities from freeways,
and attracting development of amenities such
as banks, which are currently missing in the Plan
Area.

The third additional stakeholder meeting was
held to gather input from South Modesto Municipal Advisory Council (MAC). The meeting was conducted in English and attended by five
MAC members. The presentation was followed
by a question-and-answer session. The council
members provided input on topics, including
plans for housing development along Crows
Landing Road, encouraging development of
financial institutions and banks in Southwest
Modesto, recommendations for workforce development, and improving housing supply in Plan Area.

Participants and MAC members during additional
stakeholder meeting.
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Community Vision
Community input during the development of the Plan led to a distinct set of shared values and aspirations that the project team has assembled into the following vision statement. The Plan vision is not something that can be achieved overnight. Rather, it is a road map to a destination, one that may take years to achieve. The benefit of setting out an aspirational vision, however, is that it helps to focus on the steps required to get there. For the Plan, this vision has guided the creation of the concepts, strategies, and recommendations found in later chapters.

The Southwest Modesto Plan envisions
Southwest Modesto and the Crows
Landing Road corridor as a safe, affordable, and sustainable place to live, visit, shop, and work. It will be a place where
existing residents continue to live full and
complete lives and where new residents
are welcomed into the community.

It will be a place that values the rich cultural
makeup of the Southwest Modesto community, and celebrates art, music, poetry, food, and celebrations from many places
that mix into an inspiring whole.

Residents and visitors of all ages will have
more opportunities to enjoy an active life
through the revitalization of existing parks,
the improvement of roads and trails in
the community to encourage walking
and biking, and enhanced connections to
the regional open space at the Tuolumne
River Regional Park.
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The Southwest Area and Crows Landing
Road corridor will have new types of
housing to meet various needs, from small
cottage home developments to multifamily housing available to singles, seniors, and others in-between.

Residents of Southwest Modesto will have
opportunities for economic betterment,
including access to good jobs, help for
starting and expanding small businesses,
and ways for residents to improve financial
stability.

The community in the Southwest and
Crows Landing Road areas will prepare
for, respond to, and recover from natural
hazards and extreme events, such as
extreme heat and flooding. There will be
measures to improve the safety of community members, including improvements to infrastructure.
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Existing Conditions
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The assessment of existing conditions was the
first step in the Plan process. This chapter summarizes the existing conditions, including applicable zoning regulations in and surrounding the Plan Area. The chapter also discusses the housing
policies and plans relevant to the Plan.

Demographics
Population and Age
Population data from the Census Bureau indicates that the Southwest Modesto Plan Area (Plan Area), has just over 26,000 residents, which
accounts for 12 percent of the total population of
the City of Modesto (217,728 people).

The City of Modesto and Stanislaus County have
a large percentage of young population, with
50 percent of the population under the age of
34 years. (See Figure 3-1, Population and Age.)
In the Plan Area, 34 percent of the population is
under age 20, and 25 percent of the population is
between 20 and 34, which are higher percentages for these age groups than in the city or county.

About 32 percent of the Plan Area population is
between 35 and 64, while only 10 percent of the
population is over 65 years old, which is a lower
percentage for these age groups compared to
the city or county as a whole. The Plan Area has a
young population and trends even younger than
the city and county.
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65 and Older
50 to 64
35 to 49
20 to 34
Less than 20
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Figure 3-1: Population and Age
Source: Census, ACS Data.
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Racial Composition
The Plan Area is more diverse than the City of
Modesto or Stanislaus County. Over two-thirds of
the residents of the Plan Area identify as Hispanic
or Latino (68 percent), which is significantly
higher than in the City of Modesto (39 percent) or
in Stanislaus County (46 percent). In addition, 20
percent of the residents in the Plan Area identify
as non-Hispanic white alone, which is less than
half the rate of the City of Modesto (46 percent of
residents) and Stanislaus County (43 percent of
residents).

Educational Attainment
In the Southwest Modesto Plan Area (Plan Area),
the highest level of educational attainment of
the population 25 years and older is significantly
lower than in the City of Modesto and Stanislaus
County. (See Figure 32, Population 25 Years and
Older, by Educational Attainment.) About 42
percent of the residents in the Plan Area have
less than a high school education, which is about
twice as high as the percentages of city or county
residents without a high school education. In
addition, 30 percent of residents in the Plan Area
have a high school degree or GED, and 20 percent
have some college. Only 8 percent of Plan Area
residents have an associate degree or bachelor’s
degree, compared to one-quarter of city and
county residents. The Southwest Modesto Plan
Area represents a community with significantly
lower levels of educational attainment than
the city as a whole, which creates barriers for
economic development opportunities and can
cause potential jobs-skills mismatches between
residents and available jobs.

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Figure 3-2: Population 25 Years and Older, by Educational Attainment Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates.
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Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate for the City of Modesto
and Stanislaus County has followed the peaks
and valleys of the unemployment rate for the
State of California since 2000. However, the City
of Modesto has typically had an unemployment
rate between 1 and 3 percent higher than the
state average and is typically more susceptible to
shocks from economic recessions. The city’s unemployment rate peaked in 2010 at 18.6 percent, when the state average was 13 percent, which
also represents the largest discrepancy between
the city and state unemployment rates. Since
2020, the unemployment rate gap between
the city and state has shrunk, with the city only
averaging between 0.2 and 1 percent higher unemployment rate than the state.

Household Income Distribution
The median household income in the Southwest
Modesto Plan Area is $49,052, which is about 70
percent of the City of Modesto’s median household income ($67,011) and of Stanislaus County’s median household income ($68,368). Within
the census tracts that make up the Southwest
Modesto Plan Area, there is a wide disparity in
household income—Census Tract 15 has the
highest median income ($71,290), and Census
Tract 17 has the lowest median income ($37,553)
in the Plan Area.

The household income distribution shows
that over half of the residents in the Southwest
Modesto Plan Area (51 percent) have a household
income of less than $50,000, which is higher than
the percentage of residents of the City of Modesto
(36 percent) or Stanislaus County (36 percent).

Only 4 percent of households in the Plan Area
have an income over $150,000, compared to 14
percent of households in the city and 15 percent
of households in the county. Household income
in the Plan Area trails behind the household
income earned in other parts of the city and
county.

Household Size
The Southwest Modesto Plan Area has larger
household sizes than the City of Modesto and
Stanislaus County. (See Figure 3-3, Household
Size Distribution.) Approximately 27 percent of
households in the Southwest Modesto Plan Area
are five or more persons, compared to 16 percent
of households in the city and 18 percent in the
county. The household size that makes up the
highest distribution in the city is two-person
households, with 29 percent. This household size
makes up 28 percent of households in the county
and 22 percent of households in the Plan Area.

The households in the Southwest Modesto Plan
Area would likely need larger housing units to
support the larger household sizes in the community.
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Types of Housing Units
In the Southwest Modesto Plan Area, the City of
Modesto, and Stanislaus County, single-family
detached structures make up the majority of
housing types. (See Figure 3-4, Housing Unit Type
(Percentage Share of Total).) The Plan Area has
the highest proportion of single-family detached
units (83 percent) and single-family attached (7
percent). In the Southwest Modesto Plan Area,
only 4 percent of housing units are duplex/triplex
or quadplex units, and only 5 percent of units are
in multifamily buildings, which is less than in the
city or county. Residents of the Plan Area overwhelmingly live in single-family detached units.

As discussed later in this Plan, this limits housing
opportunities for residents in the community.

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Figure 3-3: Household Size Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates.
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Housing Ownership and
Vacancy Rate
Over half of the residents of the Southwest
Modesto Plan Area (54 percent) live in rental
properties, and less than half of residents own
their housing unit (46 percent). The Plan Area
has more renters and a lower share of owner-occupied housing than the City of Modesto (56 percent owner-occupied) or Stanislaus County
(60 percent owner-occupied).

In 2021, the vacancy rates for the Southwest
Modesto Plan Area, City of Modesto, and Stanislaus County were all below 6 percent, with the City of Modesto having the lowest vacancy
rate (3.8 percent) and the Southwest Modesto
Plan Area having the highest vacancy rate (5.1
percent). Between 2011 and 2021, the vacancy
rates for all three jurisdictions declined, with the
Plan Area experiencing the highest percentage
decline in vacancy (–4.17 percent), followed by a
–4.13 percent decline for the City of Modesto and
a –3.65 percent decline for Stanislaus County.

Commuting
Over 90 percent of residents in the Southwest
Modesto Plan Area drive to work, and the majority
drive alone, which closely matches the mobility
patterns in the City of Modesto. The Plan Area
has a slightly higher carpool rate of 14 percent,
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Single-family detached Single-family attached Duplex, Triplex, or Quadplex
Multifamily (5+ Units)
Figure 3-4: Housing Unit Type (Percentage Share of Total) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates.
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compared to 11 percent in the city. There is very
little public transit usage, cycling, or walking
to work for either the Plan Area or the City of
Modesto, and both geographies also have a low
share of work-from-home employees.

When looking at the commute patterns for the
residents of the Southwest Modesto Plan Area,
25 percent work in the City of Modesto. After
the City of Modesto, employment is scattered
among many cities in the region, with Ceres and
Stockton having the next-highest employment
for the residents of the Southwest Modesto Plan
Area at 4 percent each.1
Existing Land Use
Southwest Plan Area
The Southwest Plan Area is mostly built out with
a variety of urban land uses, as described in this
section.

Commercial Land Uses
Commercial land uses include retail stores,
markets, and restaurants. There is a limited
amount of retail in the Southwest Plan Area, and
it is mainly concentrated along Paradise Road,
with a small amount on Maze Boulevard and
Sutter Avenue. Although the amount of retail is
limited, the options for shopping at large stateor national-based retailers is even more limited.

There are no Target or Walmart stores on the
west side of State Route (SR) 99 in Modesto, and
supermarkets are limited to the Maxx Value on
Paradise Road, although there is a Cardenas
Market and Mi Tierra Supermarket on Crows
1 Data from 2016 were used to analyze commutes prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Landing Road. Banks and financial services are
also limited in the Plan Area.

Many of the businesses on Paradise Road are
small in scale, and some are temporary or
portable businesses like food trucks.

Neighborhood Services
Along with the somewhat limited amount and
types of retail in the Southwest Plan Area, there
is limited access to health services and financial
services. The Paradise Medical Office at the Food
Maxx Shopping Center is part of the Stanislaus
County Health Services Agency. It is centrally
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Food Truck retail on Paradise Road.

Johnny’s Market on H Street in the Downtown Grid.
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located and staffed by physicians and nurse
practitioners. Another clinic is the Golden Valley
Health Center in the southern part of the Plan
Area in the Robertson Road complex. The closest
hospital with an emergency room is Doctors
Medical Center in North Modesto. Regarding financial services, there is no bank currently in the Plan Area, with a population of 26,000 people.

However, there are at least eight banks in the
downtown area.

The single-family residential neighborhoods
are filled mostly with modest one-story houses
facing local streets, with street trees providing
shade. In some areas, alleys behind the houses are
provided. The houses range in age from the 1930s
to the present day. Generally, the newer areas
have wider streets lined with two-car garages set
back from the street while the older areas have
larger trees in landscaping between the sidewalk
and the street, with single-car garages set back
behind the house.

Residential Land Uses
In the Plan Area, most of the land is occupied by
single-family residential land uses. Single-family
detached units (83 percent) and single-family
attached units (7 percent) make up the overwhelming percentage of housing in the Plan Area, higher than the share of single-family
units in the City of Modesto or Stanislaus County.

In addition, in the Plan Area, only 4 percent of
housing units are duplex/triplex/quadplex units,
and only 5 percent of units are in multifamily
buildings, which is less than the prevalence of
these units in the city or county. Most of the higher-density housing is in planned developments along Paradise Road, while medium-density
housing, such as duplexes, can be found along
Paradise Road, California Avenue, and the area
around Hammond Street.

Residence near California Avenue.

Residences along Tuolumne Boulevard.
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West Modesto Community Center and Paradise
Medical Office on Paradise Road.
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The southern border of the Plan Area is the
Tuolumne River, which provides a recreation
amenity to this neighborhood and the region.

Along the river, the Tuolumne River Regional
Park (TRRP) is being built out and will cover 500
acres along seven miles of the river in Modesto
and Ceres and be the largest urban park in Stanislaus County.

According to online data, there are roughly 12
churches in the Plan Area, along with the Wat
Tepnimit Buddhist temple.

Vacant Land and County Islands
Along with these existing land uses, there are
a limited number of vacant parcels, or parcels
still being used for agricultural purposes, in the
Plan Area. Most of the larger vacant parcels are
in the county islands. County islands are areas
that are in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County
but surrounded partially or entirely by parcels in
the jurisdiction of the City of Modesto (see Figure
3-5). This is a common feature of many communities where growth on the outskirts consisted primarily of single developments (usually subdivisions) that were annexed into the city as they were developed.

As shown on Figure 3-5, the areas remaining in
County jurisdiction are concentrated in a few
areas: in the far northeast of the Plan Area, along
the north side of Paradise Road, the area south
of Robertson Road, and the area between Sutter
Avenue and Colorado Avene. These areas are
typically missing sidewalks and streetlights, and
the streets and homes show more signs of wear
than the City areas.

Schools, Parks, and Religious
Institutions
There are 12 schools in the Southwest Plan Area,
well distributed throughout the area. There are
two high schools, Central Catholic High School
and Modesto High School, and a charter school,
Aspire Vanguard Academy. Administrative offices
for the school district are also in the Plan Area,
housed in a beautiful older school building off of
Maze Boulevard.

Parks are also well distributed throughout the
Plan Area, with five parks serving different neighborhoods throughout the area, and some larger parks along the southern edge of the Plan Area,
including Bellenita Park, the Dryden Park Golf
Course, and John Thurman Field.

Modesto High School on Paradise Road.

Modesto City Schools Administration Building on
Locust Street.

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Rouse Ave

6th St

4th St

Tuolumne Rd
Downey Ave
Paradise Rd

In general, Crows Landing Road appears to be
very active with lots of small businesses catering
to a bilingual population.

Neighborhood Services
The Self-Help Federal Credit Union has recently
opened on the northern portion of Crows Landing
Road, providing much needed financial services
to community members. Also, there appears to
be a healthy amount of small business services
on Crows Landing Road in some of the smaller
shopping centers, including bookkeeping and
tax businesses.

Although there are no health clinics on Crows
Landing Road, there is a clinic in the neighborhood to the west, the Golden Valley Health Center.

Residential Land Uses
There are no residential land uses directly on
Crows Landing Road. However, immediately
behind the parcels on both sides of Crows
Landing Road are residential neighborhoods. To
the east is the Shackleford single-family residential neighborhood in the City of Modesto, while to the west is Bret Harte, also a single-family residential neighborhood, which is on both county and city lands.

Canals and Infrastructure
There are two canals in the Plan Area. These are
controlled by Modesto Irrigation District (MID).

Lateral Number Four comes from east of SR-99
into the Plan Area north of Maze Boulevard and
splits into two canals running west and southwest
from that point. In some areas, the canals run for
long distances without street crossings, creating
separations between neighborhoods. However,
the levees alongside the canals are proposed
locations for multiuse trails in the future.

Crows Landing Corridor
Commercial Land Uses
The Crows Landing Road Corridor is a busy
commercial corridor with many low-intensity
retail uses, including gas stations, used car lots,
auto repair shops, clothing and furniture stores,
small restaurants, and fast-food restaurants. The
commercial nature of the street is enhanced by a
direct connection to SR 99. Along the street, some
of the older stores are set close to Crows Landing
Road, but the existing supermarkets and many
of the newer small shopping centers are set back
behind parking lots. The expanses of paving, long
distances, and lack of street trees for shade make
a challenging pedestrian environment.

In the north part of the corridor, properties on
the west side of Crows Landing Road historically
have had industrial uses, such as meat processing. Only a handful of these businesses remain, and there are large areas of vacant land. The City
understands there is potential along this corridor,
and opportunities are being assessed that would
support economic activity in the Crows Landing
Road Corridor.

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Schools, Parks, and Religious
Institutions
There are two schools on Crows Landing Road,
the Shackleford Elementary School, and the
Castillo Christian School.

The only park nearby is a small park many blocks
to the east, Parklawn Park. The Tuolumne River
Regional Park is close by to the northwest, but
there are not developed services on this side of
the river yet.

A variety of churches are in the two residential
neighborhoods on either side of Crows Landing
Road.

Vacant Land and County Islands
There is very little vacant land in the Crows
Landing Corridor. But some of the commercial
and industrial sites look unused with little activity,
and there are occasionally for-lease signs.

Typical of much of west Modesto, there is a
checkerboard of city lands interspersed with
county lands. Along Crows Landing Road, the jurisdiction varies greatly, with county on the west and city on the east, then flipping to county on
the east and city on the west side.

Canals and Infrastructure
The Crows Landing Corridor also includes significant physical infrastructure, such as a Turlock Irrigation District canal and high-voltage lines,
both of which cross Crows Landing Road at
Hatch Road.

Destinations
All people have daily needs that include shopping,
work, school, recreation, and entertainment. Residents in the Southwest Plan Area have access to many of these needs in the Plan Area, but many
are outside the Plan Area, in downtown or in other
parts of Modesto. We have mapped the locations
of key destinations for residents inside and
outside the Plan Area. This helps indicate which
kinds of services and destinations are lacking in
the Plan Area, to inform goals and actions that
could be considered to improve the neighborhood. See Figure 3-6 for key destinations in and near the Plan Area.

As mentioned previously, some of the missing
services highlighted by community members
include:
■ Fresh Food Markets
■ Banks and Financial Institutions
■ Library
■ Medical Facilities
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Rouse Ave

6th St

4th St

Whitemore Ave
Ironside Dr
Hatch Rd
Robertson Rd
California Ave
Maze Blvd
Kansas Ave
Crows Landing Rd
River Rd
7th St
Washington St
M.L.K. Dr
Emerald Ave
Sutter Ave
Ohio Ave
Carpenter Rd

Tuolumne Rd
Downey Ave
Paradise Rd

Hotels and motels are only allowed in commercial zones.

The residential (R-1, R-2, and R-3) and commercial
zoning districts (C-1, C-2) make up a significant
portion of the Plan Area (see Figure 3-7). In the
Plan Area, Low-Density Residential is the majority,
followed by Medium-Density, with a few areas of
Medium-High Density. Neighborhood Commercial and General Commercial zoning districts are also present in smaller concentrations, mostly
along Maze Boulevard and Paradise Road.

The blocks close to downtown are zoned for
Traditional Neighborhood Downtown and Main
Street Downtown, which provide for mediumand higher-density housing and a mix of uses to take advantage of the proximity to downtown
services, transportation, and amenities.

In the Crows Landing Corridor, zoning is mostly
Neighborhood Commercial, General Commercial, or Highway Commercial, although there are significant stretches of Heavy Industrial. There is
no residential in the Crows Landing Corridor: the
property zoned for Medium-High Density Residential is actually the Shackleford Elementary School.

The gray areas in both plan areas are Specific Plans
or Planned Development, which are projects that
have been completed and are typically residential subdivisions or commercial developments like the Food Maxx shopping center.

Circulation
Streets
The Plan Area has the classic features of a Central
Valley town, having started as a railroad station
and a set of streets parallel to the tracks. The part
of the Southwest Plan Area closest to downtown
has streets parallel to the tracks before the streets
shift and run mostly north-south.

The Plan Area can be accessed from the north via
SR-132, from the west via South Carpenter Road,
from the south via West Hatch Road, and from
the east via SR-99. Paradise Road forms the main
corridor of the Plan Area and extends diagonally
into downtown Modesto, which as mentioned
above has a street grid oriented to the railroad
tracks. All other streets in the Plan Area, except
near downtown, are oriented north-south or
east-west. The diagonal created by Paradise Road
gives it a sense of being special, but creates a set
of unorthodox intersections that are sometimes
unsafe crossings for pedestrians.

The Crows Landing Road Corridor is a major
arterial that intersects with SR-99, Hatch Road,
and Whitmore Avenue. Moving north, Crows
Landing Road crosses South 7th Street, which
connects with Downtown Modesto. Crows
Landing Road south of SR-99 has approximately
100 feet of right-of-way, including curb, gutter,
sidewalk, two travel lanes in each direction, a
center two-way turn lane or occasional fourfoot-wide raised median, and an existing Class II bicycle lane on both sides of the roadway.
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132
132
108
99 7 th S t
H St
J St
1 0 th S t
S 7th St
S Carpenter Rd
8 th S t
Needham St
B St
E Hatch Rd
1 1 th S t
G St
N 9th St
Paradise Rd.

W Hatch Rd
9 th S t S Washington St Crows Landing Rd
Kansas Ave
I St
N CarpenterRd
California Ave
Maze Blvd
W Whitmore Ave
5 th S t
4 th S t
Sutter Ave
St. Salazar
Park
Madison St
3 th S t
2 th S t
1 s t S t
Western Wy
Marshall Ave
Rouse Ave
Chicago Ave
Briggs Ave Hammond St
El Paso Ave
Crater Ave
Roselawn Ave
Colorado Ave
Leon Ave
Ironside Dr
Marin Ave
Tuolumne Blvd
Figure 2
Southwest Modesto Plan Area
and Crows Landing Road Plan
Area
City Limit
Zoning
Low Density Residential (R-1)
Medium Density Residential
(R-2)
Medium-High Density
Residential (R-3)
Specific Plan (SP)
Neighborhood Commercial
(C-1)
General Commercial (C-2)
Highway Commercial (C-3)
Commercial-Industrial (C-M)
Professional Office (P-O)
Light Industrial (M-1)
Heavy Industrial (M-2)
Central Downtown (CD)
East Neighborhood
Downtown (END)
Main Street Downtown (MSD)
Transition Downtown (TD)
Traditional Neighborhood
Downtown (TND)
Urban General Downtown
(UGD)
Planned Development
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Crows Landing
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Figure 3-7: Zoning
132
132
108
99 7 th S t
H St
J St
1 0 th S t
S 7th St
S Carpenter Rd
8 th S t
Needham St
B St
E Hatch Rd
1 1 th S t
G St
N 9th St
Paradise Rd.

W Hatch Rd
9 th S t S Washington St Crows Landing Rd
Kansas Ave
I St
N CarpenterRd
California Ave
Maze Blvd
W Whitmore Ave
5 th S t
4 th S t
Sutter Ave
St. Salazar
Park
Madison St
3 th S t
2 th S t
1 s t S t
Western Wy
Marshall Ave
Rouse Ave
Chicago Ave
Briggs Ave Hammond St
El Paso Ave
Crater Ave
Roselawn Ave
Colorado Ave
Leon Ave
Ironside Dr
Marin Ave
Tuolumne Blvd
Figure 2
Zoning Designations within the City of Modesto
Southwest Modesto Plan Area
and Crows Landing Road Plan
Area
City Limit
Zoning
Low Density Residential (R-1)
Medium Density Residential
(R-2)
Medium-High Density
Residential (R-3)
Specific Plan (SP)
Neighborhood Commercial
(C-1)
General Commercial (C-2)
Highway Commercial (C-3)
Commercial-Industrial (C-M)
Professional Office (P-O)
Light Industrial (M-1)
Heavy Industrial (M-2)
Central Downtown (CD)
East Neighborhood
Downtown (END)
Main Street Downtown (MSD)
Transition Downtown (TD)
Traditional Neighborhood
Downtown (TND)
Urban General Downtown
(UGD)
Planned Development
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Transit
The Plan Area is well served by public transit to
the rest of Modesto and the county. StanRTA
(Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority) Route
21, Route 28, Route 33, and Route 47 connect to
the Downtown Transit Center. Route 21 provides
bus service along Paradise Road and travel to
and from Downtown Modesto, with stops at
Modesto High School, Burbank Elementary
School, and Robertson Road Elementary School.

Route 28 provides bus service in a loop from the
Modesto Transit Center with stops at Modesto
High School, Burbank Elementary School,
Central Catholic High School, Pearson Education
Center, and Franklin Elementary School. Route
33 travels between the Modesto Transit Center
and Modesto Junior College West with stops
at the King Kennedy Center, Mark Twain Junior
High School, and Central Catholic High School.

Route 47 travels between the Modesto Transit
Center and the Walmart in Ceres, with stops at
Modesto High School, Hatch Road and Mitchell
Road shopping, and residences.

In addition, StanRTA runs commuter buses on
Monday through Friday between the Modesto
Transit Center and the Bay Area Rapid Transit
(BART) Dublin/Pleasanton Station (1-hour 50-
minute trip), the Lathrop Altamont Corridor
Express (ACE) Station (50-minute trip), and the
Stockton Transit Center (1hour trip). As of July
2023, the BART Commuter bus now runs on the
weekends as well. The residents of the Southwest Modesto Plan Area are able to access the downtown and the greater Modesto region by
way of downtown on public transit.

Along Crows Landing Road, Modesto Area
Express (MAX)/StanRTA operates Bus Routes 29
and 42, both of which provide 30-minute service
between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through
Saturday, and hourly service Sunday between 8:30
a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Route 29 provides service to
and from the Downtown Transportation Center
and Ceres via 9th Street and Crows Landing
Road, as far south as Hatch Road and service
east of Crows Landing Road. Route 42 provides
service between the Downtown Transportation
Center and Community Service Agency/County
Safety Center south of Whitmore Avenue at
Hackett Road, and service east and west of Crows
Landing Road.

Bicycle/Pedestrian Circulation
The Plan Area is a mostly walkable neighborhood.

The existing grid of streets creates direct pedestrian and bicycle connections in and between many of the neighborhoods. The connections
only become difficult when encountering obstacles, which have several forms:
■ Highways. Both SR-132 at the north and SR-99
at the northeast and east create significant
barriers. SR-132 travels for a long distance
without crossings. SR-99 has more crossings,
especially in the downtown area, but these
crossings have vehicles travelling at high
speed and typically have narrow sidewalks
without bike lanes.
■ Canals. The MID canals in the Plan Area take
a meandering course through the neighborhoods. They can extend for extremely long distances without crossings. However,
they also present an opportunity as there
is potential for shared-use pathways along
them.
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■ Missing sidewalks. Many streets in the Plan
Area have missing sidewalks. Most of these
are in the county islands but pedestrians don’t
differentiate between jurisdictions—they just
want a safe place to walk.
■ Paradise Road. Paradise Road cuts a diagonal
through a mostly north-south, east-west
grid of streets. This causes lots of angled
street intersections along Paradise, which
create problems for pedestrian and bicycle
crossings. Fortunately, the City is undertaking
multimodal improvements to Paradise Road.
■ Crows Landing Road. Although Crows
Landing Road has continuous sidewalks and
bicycle lanes, and even some amenities like
street trees in certain places, the pedestrian
environment leaves much to be desired. The
sidewalks are narrow, there are lots of wide
curb cuts, crossings are very wide, and most
buildings are set back behind large parking
lots, which don’t make for a pleasant environment.

As mentioned, the City has been proactive in
planning for multimodal improvements. The
City’s Non-motorized Transportation Plan is
being updated with good ideas. It is important to
the quality of life in the Plan Area to implement
the recommendations as quickly as possible.

A recent victory for the Plan Area was the opening
of the Helen White Memorial Trail running
between Maze Boulevard and California Avenue,
bordering MLK Jr. Park. This off-street, shared-use
trail is a good model for other potential trails in
the neighborhood. Another model is the Virginia
Corridor Trailway, which runs along part of the
Lateral Number Four canal near Modesto Junior
College. This is the same canal that extends into
the Southwest Plan Area, and it would be wonderful to develop a shared-use trail in the Plan Area.

Residents next to the Helen White Memorial Trail
marker. Credit: Modesto Bee.

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Chapter 4
Economic
Assessment
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CHAPTER 4 ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT
An assessment of economic conditions in the
Plan Area was conducted by the planning
team. The economic development assessment
analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the
City of Modesto and Stanislaus County. Job opportunities and regional trends in the larger city and county can support the economic mobility
of residents of the Southwest Modesto Plan Area.

Where possible, the business data were broken
out separately for the Southwest Modesto Plan
Area to understand the localized trends.

Business Inventory
Southwest Plan Area
Among the top 25 major employers in Stanislaus
County, 60 percent (15 of the 25) are in Modesto.

These employers represent food products and
manufacturers, wineries, healthcare, and government office space.1 While the City of Modesto has
the majority of the top employers in the county,
these job opportunities do not all represent “good
jobs” that allow families to make ends meet.

The economic assessment by the consultant
ECONorthwest shows that the Southwest
Modesto Plan Area generally mirrors the business
market in the city. The top three business sectors
by the count of businesses in the City of Modesto
and the Plan Area include Healthcare and Social
Assistance,2
Other Services (excluding Public
Admin), and Retail Trade. (See Table 4-1, Top
Three Sectors by Number of Cumulative Busi1 https://labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/majorer/countymajorer. asp?CountyCode=000099.
2 The Health Care and Social Assistance sector comprises establishments providing health care and social assistance, with the following subsectors: Ambulatory Health Care
Services, Hospitals, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, and Social Assistance.
nesses.) Based on the cumulative number of
employees, Educational Services has the most
employees, followed by Retail Trade and then
Other Services (excluding Public Admin).3 When
looking at the Plan Area’s share of Modesto’s total
business and employee count, the Plan Area has
the largest share of the Transportation and Warehousing businesses, accounting for 9 percent of all transportation and warehousing businesses
in Modesto. The Plan Area has the highest concentration of employees in Educational Services and Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (each
has 9 percent of all the employees in Modesto).

About 84 percent of businesses in the Plan Area
are micro-sized (less than 10 employees), which is
comparable to the business composition of the
city (82 percent micro-sized businesses).

Crows Landing Corridor
Along the Crows Landing Corridor are 187 businesses across all sectors. The Retail Trade sector has the highest concentration of businesses in
the corridor with 75 businesses, which represents
40 percent of all of the corridor’s businesses. The
Retail Trade sector represents the last step in
the distribution of merchandise, and businesses
in this sector sell small quantities to the general
public through stores and nonstore retailers
(which includes portable stalls/street vendors,
vending machines, and businesses supporting
electronic shopping and mail orders). Approximately 12 percent of businesses in this corridor fall under the Other Services (except Public Admin)
category, totaling 23 businesses. This sector rep3 Other Services includes services like equipment and machinery repairing, administering religious activities, grantmaking, advocacy, and providing dry cleaning
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resents services not specifically provided for elsewhere in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and can include equipment and machinery repairing, administering religious
activities, grantmaking, advocacy, and providing
dry cleaning and laundry services, personal care
services, death care services, pet care services,
photofinishing services, temporary parking
services, and dating services.4 The Finance and
Insurance sector, which includes financial institutions, credit unions, insurance companies, and other companies engaged in financial transactions, has 22 businesses in this corridor.

There are 915 employees in the Crows Landing
Corridor (see Table 4-2, Businesses in Crows
Landing by NAICS Code).5 The Retail Trade sector
employs the most individuals, with 321 em4 https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag81.htm. 5 Employee count excludes 17 businesses that did not report employee information.

Southwest Modesto City of Modesto
NAICS Code NAICS Sector Name Business
Count NAICS Code NAICS Sector Name Business Count
62 Healthcare and Social
Assistance 100 62 Healthcare and Social
Assistance 3,416
81 Other Services (excl.

Public Admin) 100 44-45 Retail Trade 1,498
44-45 Retail Trade 83 81 Other Services (excl.

Public Admin) 1,320
Source: ESRI Business Analyst.

Table 4-1: Top Three Sectors by Number of Cumulative Businesses in Southwest Plan Area
ployees, followed by the Healthcare and Social
Assistance sector with 120 employees, and the
Accommodation and Food Services sector with
112 employees.

Businesses were categorized by size, based on
the following categories:
■ Micro-sized business: less than 10 employees
■ Small-sized business: 10 to 49 employees
■ Medium-sized business: 50 to 249 employees
■ Large-sized business: more than 250
employees
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Two-Digit
NAICS
Code
NAICS Sector Name
Count of
Businesses
in Crows
Landing
Corridor
Sum of
Employees
in Crows
Landing
Corridor
11 Ag, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 0 0
21 Mining, Quarrying, Oil, and Gas 0 0
22 Utilities 0 0
23 Construction 0 0
31-33 Manufacturing 6 48
42 Wholesale Trade 7 23
44-45 Retail Trade 75 321
48-49 Transportation and Warehousing 4 54
51 Information 4 8
52 Finance and Insurance 22 51
53 Real Estate, Rental, and Leasing 5 21
54 Professional, Scientific, Technical Services 10 46
55 Management of Companies 0 0
56 Admin and Support and Waste Management Services 3 7
61 Educational Services 0 0
62 Healthcare and Social Assistance 4 120
71 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 3 20
72 Accommodation and Food Services 16 112
81 Other Services (excl. Public Admin) 23 82
92 Public Administration 0 0
99 Unclassified 5 0
Total Total, All Sectors 187 915
Table 4-2: Number of Businesses in Crows Landing Corridor by NAICS Code Source: ESRI Business Analyst.
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There are two major institutional assets for higher
education in the nearby area.
■ Modesto Junior College is one of the oldest
community colleges in California and has two
locations in Modesto, the East Campus and
the West Campus. The West Campus is about
a mile north of the Plan Area, and the East
Campus is a half-mile northeast of the Plan
Area. Modesto Junior College offers associate
degrees and certificates and is also one of
15 community colleges in the state to offer a
baccalaureate degree.
■ California State University, Stanislaus, is in
Turlock, which is 12 miles from Modesto. The
#10 bus connects directly from the Modesto
Transit Center to Stanislaus State and takes
about 40 minutes. Stanislaus State offers 45
undergraduate programs and 14 graduate
programs across four colleges: College of
Business Administration; College of Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences; College of
In Crows Landing, 157 of the businesses are
micro-businesses with under 10 employees, representing 92.4 percent of the businesses. There are 11 small businesses, representing 6.5 percent
of the businesses, and two medium-sized businesses, representing 1.2 percent of the businesses. There are no large-sized businesses in this corridor.6 (See Figure 4-1, Business Size in Crows
Landing.)
Education and Training
There are many institutional assets that provide
higher education, workforce development, and
vocational training in the city and county that
can serve the community of the Southwest
Modesto Plan. Modesto City Schools offer adult
education and literacy programs at Pearson Education Center Adult School, which is just north of the Southwest Modesto Plan Area on Locust
Street. Pearson Education Center offers high
school diploma courses (taught in both English
and Spanish) or English as a Second Language
classes for free. They also offer courses in welding,
certified nurse assistant, and home health aide;
these three programs all specify that students
must be able to read, write, and effectively communicate in English, and these programs take place during business days and hours. There
is also a requirement to be present 80 percent
of the time to receive five credits for a course.

Despite Pearson Education Center being 1.1 miles
from Modesto High School, it takes 28 minutes to
get there by bus (Route 26), and the bus comes
every 30 minutes.
6 There were 17 businesses that did not report employee headcount and were excluded from the business size data.

Medium business, 1% Small business, 6%
Figure 4-1: Business Size in Crows
Landing
Micro-business, 92%
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Education, Kinesiology and Social Work; and
the College of Science. They have the Career
and Professional Development Center that
helps students prepare resumes and practice
interviewing, and also job and internship
support.

There are also other technical and vocational
schools in Modesto and Stanislaus County.

Pearson Education Center offers high school
diploma track classes, English as a Second
Language, and Certified Nursing Assistant
classes. Stanislaus County Workforce Development is on 12th Street in Downtown Modesto and offers workshops and other support to job
seekers.

Employment Characteristics
According to the Stanislaus 2030 Investment
Blueprint, the job growth in Stanislaus County
outpaced the national average, and the number
of jobs in Stanislaus County grew by 15.6 percent
between 2010 and 2020. Almost 75 percent of
the job growth during this time was due to local-serving activities, which outperformed the national average for local-serving activities, but
the traded sector in Stanislaus County only grew
by 15 percent, underperforming the national
average for the traded sector.

Though Stanislaus County has seen an increase
in the number of jobs, only a small fraction of
countywide jobs are categorized as “good jobs.”
Using the Brookings’ Opportunity Industries
definition, “good jobs” meet three criteria:

1. Pay a sufficient annual wage so most families
can “make ends meet” and thus ineligible for
California benefits, including SNAP, TANF, and
Medicaid. For Stanislaus County, this equates
to paying $28.58/hour.

2. Provide employer-sponsored health insurance.

3. Provide durability in job retention or leading
to another good job in the future.
“Promising jobs” do not meet all of the criteria
but provide career pathways to “good jobs,” and
“other jobs” do not qualify as either “good jobs” or
“promising jobs.” In Stanislaus County, 13 percent
of jobs are “good jobs” (24,179 jobs), 22 percent
are “promising jobs” (42,552), and 65 percent are
“other jobs” (124,204 jobs).

Business Support
There are nonprofits and community organizations that support businesses and business owners in the community. These organizations
work together to provide complementary, but
not overlapping, services to businesses. Examples
are Opportunity Stanislaus, which provides free
consulting to businesses; the Central Valley
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which can
provide tax and legal advice for clients; and
South Modesto Business United, which provides
business support services to interested business
owners. It is important that community partners
are trusted in South Modesto, and this is a community that still uses door-to-door information sharing. Also, it is important that information
shared with businesses is culturally appropriate.

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available to Southwest Modesto residents, to be
successful, these may need to involve a trusted
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Opportunities for the Plan
Area
There are opportunities to support economic development in the Southwest Modesto Plan Area.

The population of the Plan Area is younger than
the population of the city and county, and these
younger residents are building up their skills
and job history and could take advantage of the
training and educational opportunities to move
into “good jobs.” Modesto Junior College and
Stanislaus State offer opportunities for higher
education and are accessible by public transit.

There are vocational training and adult education
programs in addition to small business support
services. There are many existing city and county
assets for education, workforce development,
and vocational and job training, so City strategies
to increase economic opportunities for the residents of the Plan Area should focus on increasing awareness of these assets and reducing barriers
to participation.

There are also land opportunities in Stanislaus
County. Many large parcels have high development potential because they have good access to logistics, water, and power at a comparatively
low-cost rate for Northern California. There are
some opportunity sites in the Southwest Modesto
Plan Area but they are limited in scale and would
serve the community well as housing units and
neighborhood-serving retail and services for the
local community. While there is not significant
potential for large-scale employment centers in
the Plan Area, there is some potential for that in
the Crows Landing Road Corridor. In any case,
there should be a focus on connectivity between
residents of the Plan Area and employment opportunities around the region.

The following are some specific recommendations for addressing economic challenges in Southwest Modesto. For recommendations on
improving housing opportunities, see Chapter 5,
Housing Opportunities.

Workforce Development
Opportunity: The Southwest Modesto Plan Area
has a young population that is about to join or
has recently joined the workforce, and they could
benefit from the existing education and training
programs to upskill and move into “good” jobs.

Recommendations:
■ Connect residents to employers in Modesto
and Stanislaus County with workforce development programs. Collaborate with local organizations and businesses to address the
challenge of finding workforce-ready labor for
housing construction projects.
■ Assess how successful jobs programs are
at placing people into employment after
completion and use this data to improve
programs.
■ Determine why people are not accessing
these community resources. Understand and
address barriers to accessing these programs,
which may include lack of childcare, lack of
transit/transportation options, lack of flexibility with work schedule, lack of English proficiency, or inability to participate and forgo earning a wage.
■ Make grant programs or funding sources
available to provide a stipend for participation
in training programs to encourage participation so that someone does not need to choose between earning a wage and training.
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Opportunity: Modesto has 15 of the top 25 largest
employers in Stanislaus County, which includes
employers from the food products industry and
manufacturers, wineries, healthcare, and government. Broader integration of these sectors in developing a pipeline of trained workers would
streamline the matching of training and upskilling with workforce needs.

Recommendations:
■ Discuss local hiring policies and ways to
provide mentorship and internship opportunities at government offices. ■ Explore partnerships with local schools that
may provide technical training to prepare
students for technical careers. Highlight
the careers and jobs that are in demand in
the region. Identify the steps for job seekers
to follow to land a “good” job, including any
training or certifications needed.
■ Attract large businesses to locate near
Southwest Modesto and Crows Landing Road
to create jobs for residents.
■ Explore partnerships between City, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to create incentives for participation in training courses, which could include a career pipeline from
training to job placement or a stipend for
training programs. The City could partner
with business sectors, local companies,
and nonprofit organizations that offer internship programs and opportunities for entrepreneurs. In addition, the City could
work with the employers to understand the
crucial skills needed and incorporate those
skills into training programs to reduce the
training burden on employers, to incentivize
employers to hire employees graduating from
the training programs.
■ Provide different options for training—not just
welding or construction. They should include
things like computing, nursing, advertising,
bookkeeping, and medical technicians.
■ Market internship or mentorship programs
with the help of radio stations and at
community events.

Business Support
Opportunity: There are many existing small
businesses and micro businesses, and people
who would like to start new businesses. Trust
is important to this community, and there may
be a lack of trust in new organizations or groups
outside of the community.

Recommendations:
■ Strengthen ways to build awareness of
existing local resources for business support.

Credit unions are a resource in Modesto, but
there may be a lack of awareness of their
services among community members. Bring
members of the business support groups to
the Southwest Modesto Plan Area to increase
awareness of opportunities.
■ Attract additional business support organizations to Southwest Modesto, ideally those that have experience with the cultural characteristics of the area. ■ Streamline the permitting processes for businesses to reduce barriers to entry for new business owners.
■ Strengthen current micro/small businesses
by providing support for them to expand, so
they can hire more.
■ Explore opportunities to create a food
incubator space in which residents could rent
stalls and share seating and kitchen facilities
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to reduce the financial commitment involved
with starting a restaurant.
■ Partner with companies and public agencies
to utilize Southwest Modesto businesses for
catering and other service needs.
■ Explore opportunities for Southwest Modesto
businesses to permanently locate or “pop up”
at John Thurman Field.

Financial Resources
Opportunity: Access to financial resources can
encourage family saving, homeownership, and
investments in local enterprises in the community.

Recommendation:
■ Seek ways to attract a bank branch to open
in Southwest Modesto, ideally on Paradise
Road. There is no longer a bank or financial
institution in the Plan Area with a population
of just over 26,000.
■ Partner with education centers or other community-based organizations to offer financial literacy programs or workshops to bring these
resources and educational opportunities to
the Southwest Plan Area.

Paradise Road and Crows
Landing Road
For these two major corridors in the Plan Area, the
future should be focused on creating a vibrant
commercial mixed-use corridor. Both of these
corridors are the main commercial arteries for
the large residential neighborhoods adjacent to
them. The businesses, stores, and schools along
them also make them important employment
centers.

Both Paradise Road and Crows Landing Road
have studies and plans that will improve multimodal safety. The Crows Landing Corridor Study, completed in 2015, included a goal to “Support
the economy and facilitate economic development by establishing a vision for a vibrant commercial / mixed use transportation corridor, and by improving regional mobility and accessibility
for people and freight.”
Paradise Road
Opportunity: Paradise Road should be a direct,
multimodal connection from the Plan Area to
Downtown Modesto and State Route (SR) 99.

Recommendation:
■ Convert H Street and G Street back into a
two-way street pattern and focus on making
the blocks from 1st Street to 5th Street into
a pedestrian-oriented streetscape. The Paradise/H Street connection to downtown suffers from the one-way street pattern,
which shuttles cars onto parallel streets at
1st Street. Converting H Street and G Street
back to a two-way pattern would encourage
redevelopment of H Street and the potential
for a vibrant pedestrian-oriented street. This
proposal was made in the City of Modesto
Downtown Master Plan, along with ideas for
new mixed-use and missing-middle housing
infill projects. The economic development
benefit would be to better integrate the
Plan Area into downtown, making it easier
for Southwest community members to take
advantage of services and jobs in downtown.

See image of potential redevelopment on
following pages from the Downtown Master
Plan.
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Opportunity: Paradise Road could have attractive commercial and multifamily residential development along its entire length.

Recommendations:
■ Annex existing county properties along
Paradise Road into the city. Almost the entire
north side of Paradise Road from South
Carpenter Road to Chicago Avenue is not
city land but in Stanislaus County. There are
many opportunity sites for new commercial
development or mixed-use residential along
this stretch. Some examples of underutilized
properties in the unincorporated county
include the commercial parcels on both
sides of Paradise Road from Carpenter Road
to Vernon Avenue, and on the north side
of Paradise from Beverly Drive to Mayette
Avenue. These county islands are in the city’s
sphere of influence, meaning that the City
has policies in place to eventually annex all or
some of these islands. Annexing this land into
the city, assuming infrastructure needs could
be accommodated, would make new development easier.
■ Create objective development standards for
commercial properties along Paradise Road.

Poor building maintenance; lack of consistency in signage, parking, and landscape; and a feeling of haphazard development makes
parts of Paradise Road unsightly. Development standards, developed with community input, can make the corridor more attractive with some simple measures, such as requiring parking areas to be on the side or
rear of buildings, limiting on the number and
type of temporary signs, and standards for
landscaping and lighting.
■ Facilitate the process to assemble lots, so that
it is easier for a developer to find a lot with
sufficient acreage for new development.
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Crows Landing Road
Opportunity: Proximity and access to major
employment centers, including industrial uses to
the east and south and Downtown Modesto to
the north makes Crows Landing Road a potential
employment hub. Improving the appearance of
the corridor will make it easier to attract businesses.

Recommendations:
■ Attract new businesses to locate on larger
parcels along Crows Landing Road. Even
though the location is close to Downtown
Modesto, it feels separate due to the dual
barriers of SR-99 and the Tuolumne River.

However, there are large vacant parcels in the
north part of the corridor that could attract
new business or potentially mixed-use residential development. For example, there could be opportunities for medical offices
in this corridor. The community mentioned
there is a need for more healthcare services
and there are no clinics and only one small
pharmacy on the corridor.
■ Improve the appearance of the corridor. Even
though Crows Landing Road is a lively business
corridor, the appearance of the street does
not attract new businesses to locate there.

Too many businesses and shopping center
buildings are set back behind large parking
lots or turn their back to the street. For parcels
that are not vacant, the lot coverage is low
and there are many underutilized lots. Similar
to Paradise Road, development standards
should be created to ensure that the corridor
lives up to its potential.
■ Annex county land along Crows Landing
Road into the city to provide opportunities for
improved infrastructure and a more consistent street.
■ Relocate industrial uses. There is a mix of
uses along Crows Landing Road, including
low-intensity and industrial uses, like auto
sales, food processing, and others. The part
of the corridor above Hatch Road has smaller
parcels that are not as well suited for industry
but could be used for more attractive uses,
like offices or mixed-use development. If
some industrial uses were relocated to the
southern portion of Crows Landing Road, it
could open opportunities for redevelopment
of the parcels in the northern portion.
■ Improve experiences for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users along Crows Landing Road. Focus on completing sidewalks, new
crosswalks, and shade trees to encourage
pedestrian activity. Improve the comfort and
safety of riding a bicycle by adding dedicated
bike lanes. Improve the experience of riding a
bus by adding bus shelters with shade.
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The Southwest Modesto Plan is focused on providing housing opportunities in the Plan Area.

There is an affordable housing crisis in California,
including Modesto, and a range of solutions need
to be considered to encourage new housing to
be built while maintaining or improving existing
housing resources. As noted in Chapter 2, Community Engagement and Vision, housing development was identified at stakeholder meetings as one of the top priorities for the Plan Area.

As mentioned in the existing conditions summary
in Chapter 3, both the Southwest Plan Area and
the Crows Canyon Corridor are mostly built out
with a variety of urban land uses, which calls for
creative solutions to provide new housing.

The Southwest Plan Area has just over 26,000
residents, which accounts for 12 percent of the
total population of Modesto (217,728 people). It
contains 10 percent of all the housing units in the
city. Single-family detached units (83 percent)
and single-family attached units (7 percent)
make up the largest percentage of housing in
the Plan Area, which is higher than the share of
single-family units in the City of Modesto or Stanislaus County. In addition, in the Southwest Plan Area, only 4 percent of housing units are duplex/
triplex/quadplex units, and only 5 percent of units
are in multifamily buildings, which is less than
the prevalence of these units in the city or county.

Residents of the Plan Area overwhelmingly live
in single-family detached units, which is a good
housing type for families, but is more expensive
than multifamily housing. As we seek to provide
lower-cost housing, duplex to multifamily
housing types should be part of the solution.

The Crows Landing Road Corridor is primarily a
commercial corridor with many low-intensity
commercial uses, including gas stations, used
car lots, auto repair shops, clothing and furniture stores, small restaurants, and fast-food restaurants. The corridor also includes significant
physical infrastructure, such as a Turlock Irrigation District canal and high-voltage lines, both of which cross Crows Landing Road at Hatch Road.

Currently, there are no residential uses fronting
Crows Landing Road but many residential uses
to the west and northeast. There is potential to
develop new mixed-use and multifamily housing
along this corridor, which would provide new
housing options and bring more residents who
would help support the businesses along Crows
Landing Road.

New Housing Prototypes
The planning team wanted to test existing
properties in the Plan Area to see what type of
housing would be appropriate to build there.

We attempted to design housing ideas, or prototypes, that would be moderate in cost to build, that would fit the character of the neighborhood,
and that would provide a relatively high number
of housing units to better address the need for
housing. As we developed the prototypes, we
discussed them with community members in
a workshop to ensure that we addressed the
hopes and concerns of residents. The prototypes
we developed and describe below are not actual
development projects; they are only to inform
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Review of Opportunity Sites
To select opportunity sites, all properties in the
Plan Area were analyzed using geographic information system (GIS) tools. We focused on finding properties that were similar in size to many other
properties in the Plan Area. We also wanted to
find two properties—one in a residential neighborhood and one on a commercial street—to explore the widest range of opportunities to
create new housing.

As a result, two opportunity sites were identified
for preparing development concepts. The first
site (Opportunity Site A) is at the intersection of
Madison Street and California Avenue in a residential area, and the second site (Opportunity Site B) is at the Crows Landing Road and Hatch
Road intersection and is a commercial property.
(See Figure 5-1, Selected Opportunity Sites.)
Figure 5-1 also shows all parcels in the Plan Area
that are similar in size to each of the opportunity
sites, which were identified using GIS tools. Many
of these similar-sized parcels may be additional
opportunity sites for new housing using the
concepts described below as a model. Figure
5-1 shows the two prototype opportunity sites
in a solid color, and other similar-sized parcels
throughout the Plan Area as outlines in the same
color. Note that the purple outlines showing residential properties are distributed throughout the Southwest Plan Area, including in the unincorporated county, and the orange outlines showing commercial properties are along four commercial corridors: Crows Landing Road, Paradise Road, Maze Boulevard, and Sutter Avenue.

Opportunity Site A: Madison
Street and California Avenue
This opportunity site is an assembly of two lots or
parcels at the corner of Madison Street and California Avenue with a total area of approximately

0.32 acres. The site is currently mostly vacant and
is designated for medium-density residential
(R-2) uses as per the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The
site is surrounded by existing single-family residences and presents a good opportunity for infill development. The planning team prepared two
development options for this site to illustrate different types of housing that could be potentially built after combining the two lots. Note that this
is not a real project; no development is currently
proposed, and it is presented here only to test
feasibility.

A.1 Development Option 1
The development concept for Option 1 shows
four housing units on a 0.32-acre site, which
are made up of two single-story units and one
stacked duplex. Each unit is about 1,200 square
feet, large enough for three bedrooms, and
has its own individual entry porch. There are
six parking spaces provided for four residential
units, accessed from the alley. The concept also
features a common outdoor gathering space
along Madison Street for all the units. Remaining
areas of the site would be dedicated to landscaping and trees. The housing density for this option is 12.5 dwelling units per acre. Figure 5-2 shows
a three-dimensional model of this development
concept.
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A
B

Rouse Ave

6th St

4th St

Whitemore Ave
Ironside Dr
Hatch Rd
Robertson Rd
California Ave
Maze Blvd
Kansas Ave
Crows Landing Rd
River Rd
7th St
Washington St
M.L.K. Dr
Emerald Ave
Sutter Ave
Ohio Ave
Carpenter Rd

Tuolumne Rd
Downey Ave
Paradise Rd

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Modesto
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Landing
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Stanislaus County
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Southwest Modesto &
Crows Landing Plan Area
Opportunity Site A
(Madison St & California Ave)
Residential Parcels similar in
size to Opportunity Site A
(0.26 - 0.32 acres)
City of Modesto
Stanislaus County
A
Opportunity Site B
(Madison St & California Ave)
Parcels on Commercial
Corridors similar in size to
Opportunity Site B (<1 acre)
Parcels on Commercial
Corridors similar in size to
Opportunity Site B (>1 acre)
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Duplex building with two units.

Stacked Duplex
Gathering Space
Existing Trees
New Trees
Residential Parking
S Madison St
Alley
California Ave
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A.2 Development Option 2
The development concept for Option 2 shows
eight housing units in a two-story building, with
frontages along Madison Street and California
Avenue. The building contains four units per floor,
and each unit is about 800 square feet, large
enough for one or two bedrooms. There could
also be a mix of unit sizes. Ground-level units
are accessible via entry porches along Madison
Street. Units on the second floor can be accessed
from the back of the building, using a staircase
with a direct pathway to California Avenue. The
concept provides 11 parking spaces for residential
units, which can be accessed from the alley. A
proposed common open space area is accessible
Small apartment on corner lot.
8 units total (4 units per floor)
Common Open Space
Private Open Space
Existing Trees
New Trees
Residential Parking
S Madison St
Alley
California Ave
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from Madison Street, which would be enhanced
with on-site landscaping and street trees along
the sidewalk. The housing density for this option
is 25 dwelling units to the acre. Figure 5-3 shows
a three-dimensional model of this development
concept.

Proposed
Development
Opportunity Site A,
Option 1
Opportunity Site A,
Option 2
Location California Avenue and Madison Street
Area (square feet
[sq ft])(acre) 100 ft x 140 ft; 14,000 sq ft; 0.32 acres Zoning Medium-Density Residential (R-2)
Density
4 units; 12.5 dwelling units (du)/acre
R-2 Zoning allows medium-density
residential at 11 to 14.5 du/acre
8 units, 25 du/acre
R-2 Zoning allows medium-density
residential at 11 to 14.5 du/acre
Lot Coverage
About 31%. Note: Allowable lot
coverage is max. 60%
About 28%. Note: Allowable lot
coverage is max. 60%
Setbacks
Front & Side Street: 15 feet (porch is
within side street setback)
Rear setback for parking accessible
from alley: 5 feet
The Code requires min. 15 feet front/
street-side setback, rear setback of 5
feet for parking, and side setback of
5 feet.

Front & Side Street: 15 feet (porch is
within side street setback)
Rear setback for parking accessible
from alley: 5 feet
The Code requires min. 15 feet front/
street side setback, rear setback of 5
feet for parking, and side setback of
5 feet.

Proposed Parking
Spaces

1.5 spaces per unit
Code requires 2 parking spaces/unit
for 2BR or more units, which is 8
spaces. The current concept shows 6
parking spaces. Code also requires 1
guest parking space per 4 units.
1 parking space per unit
Code requires 1 parking space/unit
for Studio and 1BR units, which is 8
parking spaces. Code also requires 1
guest parking space per 4 units.

Code Compliance
The following table shows data for each option,
with existing regulations shown in blue text.

Where existing regulations are not met, text is
shown red.

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Opportunity Site B: Crows
Landing Road at Hatch Road
This opportunity site is at the intersection of Crows
Landing Road and Hatch Road, with an area of
approximately one acre. The site is accessed from
Crows Landing Road and Rio Grande Avenue. An
existing Turlock Irrigation District canal, between
the site and East Hatch Road, forms the southern
boundary of the site. A variety of commercial
uses are seen on the west (across Crows Landing
Road) and north side of the site. The east side of
the site has existing residential uses, except the
lot immediately adjacent to the site, which is
currently vacant.

The site is designated for general commercial
(C-2) uses per the City’s Zoning Ordinance. A
portion of the site immediately adjacent to Crows
Landing Road is currently occupied by a surface
parking lot and a single-story commercial
building housing a barber shop, florist, cell phone
store, and tax services office. The rear portion of
the site, as you move away from Crows Landing
Road, contains an auto-repair and towing services
office and a large area dedicated to automobile
storage or parking, enclosed by a fence.

The planning team prepared two development
options for this site to demonstrate different
types of housing that could be potentially built
on a commercial site. There are some specific
aspects to this site that we had to accommodate:
notably, the presence of the TID canal between
the property and Hatch Road. This prevented
the projects from facing onto Hatch with direct
access. For this reason, in both options, there is
extensive landscaping along the canal.

Note that this is not a real project; no development is currently proposed, and it is presented here only to test feasibility.

Considering the existing pattern of commercial
uses along Crows Landing Road, the proposed
development concepts show a mixed-use type
of development for this site. The planning team
prepared two development options for this site
to illustrate different configurations of mixed-use
development.

B.1 Development Option 1
The development concept for Option 1 shows a
U-shaped, two-story mixed-use building at the
corner of Crows Landing Road and Rio Grande
Avenue containing 3,000 square feet of retail
space on ground level and a total of 23 apartments.

Each apartment is about 800 square feet, which
can accommodate two bedrooms. Common
open space is provided for residential uses in the
center of the building. The rear portion of the site
contains separate residential and retail parking
areas, accessible from Rio Grande Avenue. There
are 23 residential parking stalls and 11 spaces
for retail users. The development concept also
proposes landscaped setbacks between the
residential uses on the east and the irrigation
canal on the south side of the site that will serve
as a buffer. Figure 5-4 shows a three-dimensional
model of this development concept.
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Garden apartment facing street.

B.2 Development Option 2
The development concept for Option 2 provides
a combination of mixed-use development and
townhome type of housing. The portion of the
site immediately adjacent to Crows Landing
Road shows a three-story mixed-use building
composed of 2,000 square feet of retail at the
corner of Crows Landing Road and Rio Grande
Avenue, and a total of 15 flats on the ground and
upper floors. Each flat is about 800 square feet
in size, which can accommodate two bedrooms.

This option provides 15 parking stalls for residential (flats) and 9 parking stalls for retail use. In Rio Grande Ave
Existing Canal
Hatch Rd
Crows Landing Rd
Common Open Space
Residential Parking
Retail Parking
23 units total
Ground Floor Retail
Existing Trees
New Trees
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addition, a total of 14 three-story townhomes are
proposed on the rear portion of the site accessible from Rio Grande Avenue. Each townhome has an area of 1,200 square feet and a two-car
garage on the ground floor. Figure 5-5 shows a
three-dimensional model of this development
concept.

Townhomes facing street with entries.

Rio Grande Ave
Existing Canal
Hatch Rd
Crows Landing Rd
Existing Trees
New Trees
Residential Parking
Retail Parking
Ground Floor Retail
Residential Amenity Space
Townhomes
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Code Compliance of Prototypes
The following table shows data for each option,
with existing regulations shown in blue text.

Where existing regulations are not met, text is
shown red.

Proposed
Development
Opportunity Site B,
Option 1
Opportunity Site B,
Option 2
Location Crows Landing Road and Hatch Road
Area (square feet [sq
ft])(acre) 276 ft x 165 ft; 45,540 sq ft; 1 acre
Zoning General Commercial (C-2)
Density
23 units with 3,000 sq ft retail; 23
dwelling unit (du)/acre
C-2 allows multifamily residential
with a use permit, allowable
density not specified in Code.
15 units with 2,400 sq ft retail in front: 14
townhomes in rear; 29 du/acre
C-2 allows multifamily residential with a
use permit, allowable density not specified in Code.

Lot Coverage
About 30%
Note: Allowable coverage not
specified in Code.

About 32%
Note: Allowable coverage not specified in
Code.

Setbacks
10 ft setback from front and street
side, 100 ft setback from rear.

The Code requires min. 10 ft front
and street side setback. A min. 20
ft rear setback is required for a
2-story building next to residential.
10 ft setback from front and street side, 30
feet setback from rear.

The Code requires min. 10 ft front and
street side setback. A min. 50 ft rear
setback is required for 3-story building
next to residential.

Proposed Parking
Spaces
1 space per unit; 1 space per 272 sf of
retail
Code requires 2 spaces/unit for 2BR
units or more; 1 space per 300 sq ft
of retail.
1 space per unit for apartments; 2 spaces
per unit for townhomes; 1 space per 266 sf
of retail
Code requires 2 spaces/unit for 2BR units
or more; 1 space per 300 sq ft of retail.

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Housing Plans, Policies,
and Barriers
Existing housing policies for the city and county
were reviewed with a focus on how they address
the vision and goals community members have
for the Plan Area. This section describes the
findings and discusses barriers to achieve new
housing. Recommendations for overcoming
these barriers are in the Plan Area Housing Recommendations section.

Housing Plans and Policies
Modesto 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
(Draft)
The City of Modesto General Plan is a comprehensive framework for the county’s development and protection of its natural and cultural resources. The 2023-2031 Housing Element is a required element of the City’s General Plan. State housing
element law mandates that Modesto update its
Housing Element every eight years.

As noted in Program E-1 of the Housing Element,
the City is contributing to community revitalization and improved quality of life by developing plans to identify necessary improvements in
southwest Modesto and downtown through
the Urban Planning and Project Management
Support Project to develop housing downtown
and on the municipal golf course.

As noted in Program E-2 of the Housing Element,
the City is pursuing place-based improvements
in the islands of unincorporated county land
around the Plan Area in southern Modesto.

The Housing Element includes the following
goals and policies related to the Southwest
Modesto Plan Area:
■ Goal 1: Provide adequate residential sites
to accommodate projected housing needs
and encourage the production of a variety of
housing types.
● Policy 1.1. Encourage the provision of a
variety of housing options for residents.
● Policy 1.2. Strive to ensure adequate
land is available at a range of densities to
accommodate the existing and projected
housing needs.
● Policy 1.3. Facilitate the development of
accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as an affordable housing alternative and an option for increased housing choice throughout
the City.
● Policy 1.4. Facilitate the development of
entry-level housing as well as “step-up”
housing and encourage a range of housing
types to be constructed in subdivisions
and large developments.
■ Goal 2: Provide a broad range of housing
opportunities to meet the needs of all
income levels, with emphasis on providing
housing that meets the special needs of the
community.
● Policy 2.1. Establish and/or support
programs to supply below market-rate
housing for extremely low-, very low-, low-,
and moderate-income households.
● Policy 2.2. Provide financial incentives
such as fee deferrals and exemptions for
developments meeting affordable and
special housing needs of the community.
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● Policy 2.3. Promote the development of
affordable housing throughout the community and facilitate the development of housing for the unmet needs of lower-income special needs groups, including people with disabilities, elderly, homeless,
and large families.
● Policy 2.4. Encourage the development of
workforce housing.
■ Goal 3: Reduce or remove governmental constraints to the development, improvement, and maintenance of housing where feasible
and legally permissible.
● Policy 3.1. Establish and maintain development standards that support housing production and protect quality of life goals.
● Policy 3.2. Ensure that land use regulations, including zoning, subdivision, and permitting processes, are consistent with
and supportive of state and federal laws.
● Policy 3.3. Review local regulations and
fees periodically to ensure that they do
not unduly constrain the production of
housing.
■ Goal 4: Maintain and conserve the existing
housing stock in a sound, safe, and sanitary
condition.
● Policy 4.1. Monitor and maintain the
supply of safe and decent affordable
housing in the City to ensure that it remains
affordable, through the conservation and
rehabilitation of the City’s existing housing
stock.
● Policy 4.2. Focus the use of City resources
for housing rehabilitation and assisted
housing on those neighborhoods having
the greatest need for housing assistance.
● Policy 4.3. Encourage the development
and rehabilitation of housing that is accessible to persons with disabilities. ■ Goal 5: Ensure the provision of adequate
housing for all persons regardless of income,
age, sex, race, or ethnic background, consistent with the Fair Housing Act. ● Policy 5.1. Promote equal opportunities
for all residents to live in the housing of
their choice by committing to fair housing
practices.
● Policy 5.2. Ensure fair housing for all City
residents regardless of age, sex, religion,
ancestry, marital status, family status,
income or source of income, race, national
origin, sexual orientation, or disabilities.
● Policy 5.3. Increase accessibility of
planning documents and meetings by
including materials and presentations in
multiple languages and offering meetings
at multiple times and in various areas of
the City.

Stanislaus County 6th Cycle Housing
Element Update (Draft)
As mentioned previously, there is a patchwork
of unincorporated county land in the Plan Area.

These islands include the unincorporated communities of Rouse and West Modesto. The existing roadway network, infrastructure systems, and
other community facilities are linked together to
form one community, split between incorporated
and unincorporated parcels.
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While Stanislaus County plans and policies do
not directly affect the Southwest Plan Area itself,
these islands are in the city’s sphere of influence.

The City has policies in place to eventually annex
all or part of these islands. Because the time
frame for these annexations is not yet known, the
County’s goals and policies have been included
that will guide residential development on
parcels that may be included in the Plan Area
during the current (or future) Housing Element
cycle.

The City provides domestic water and some
sewer service to a portion of the unincorporated
area west of downtown. The County, in partnership with the City of Modesto, is extending sewer service to the Spencer/Marshall and Rouse/
Colorado neighborhoods, which are currently
served by septic systems, by the end of 2026.

Water is provided by the Crows Landing Community Services District, and sewage is handled by individual septic systems. Due to the age and
limited capacity of the existing water system and
the lack of adequate sewer service for additional
multifamily development in Crows Landing,
no sites were proposed for rezoning. In total,
five parcels capable of accommodating five
above-moderate units were identified.

Key Housing Element goals and policies related
to the Plan Area include:
■ Goal 1: Conserve and enhance the existing
housing opportunities, viable housing stock,
and neighborhoods in Stanislaus County.
● 1A Support Safe and Livable Housing.

The County shall support code enforcement efforts in responding to complaints and ensuring that existing housing meets
adopted code requirements that set forth
acceptable health and safety standards for
residential units, as the County is required
to enforce existing housing and building
codes.
● 1B Support the Preservation of Existing
Single-Family Housing Occupied by
Lower-income Households. The County
shall preserve the existing single-family
housing stock occupied by lower-income
households by providing rehabilitation assistance for single-family, owner-occupied units, including manufactured homes and
mobile homes.
● 1C Provide Residential Rehabilitation
Opportunities. The County will partner
with public and private agencies to provide
funding support for residential rehabilitation programs to improve housing quality and conditions, ensuring the safety, habitability, and enhanced living standards for lower-income households.
● 1D Preserve At-Risk Units and Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing.

The County will seek to avoid the loss of
publicly assisted affordable housing units
and/or housing units occupied by lower-income households and the resulting displacement of low-income residents by
providing funds, as available, to nonprofit
developers to be used for the acquisition of
subsidized housing developments at risk
of converting to market rate units.
● 1E Code Compliance. The County shall
continue to encourage the rehabilitation
of substandard residential properties by
homeowners and landlords by responding
to citizen complaints regarding potential
code violations and referring residents to
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appropriate resources, as the County is
required to enforce existing housing and
building codes.
■ Goal 2: Assist in the development of housing
affordable to lower and moderate-income
households.
● 2F RHNA Transfer. The County shall seek
to negotiate agreements with any city proposing to annex land utilized by the County to meet its RHNA obligations to transfer
a share of the StanCOG RHNA from the
unincorporated area to the annexing city.
■ Goal 3: Increase housing production by
providing adequate sites for a variety of
housing types and removing constraints to
residential development.
● 3F Facilitate Infill Development. The County
shall utilize infill development strategies
to further develop and improve existing
neighborhoods with the infrastructure to
serve new development.
● 3N Infrastructure Development. The
County shall continue to utilize its HUD
CDBG funding allocation, and seek new
funding, for infrastructure needed to
upgrade existing areas as a means of
preserving existing housing units and to
accommodate new housing uses.
● 3O Development within Cities. The
County will continue to work with cities
to leverage available funding for the development of affordable housing projects throughout Stanislaus County.

Senate Bill 9
Senate Bill (SB) 9 provides new opportunities to
create lots and add homes in existing neighborhoods that have a single-family residential land pattern, such as in the Southwest Plan Area.

Jurisdictions must allow up to two lots (and up to
four homes total) within single-family residential
zones without any discretionary review (such as
a Conditional Use Permit) or public hearing. This
means that if the development meets specific
criteria, the respective jurisdictions must approve
through a ministerial review process:
■ Two attached or detached homes on a parcel
in a single-family residential zone; and/or
■ Subdividing one lot into two lots in a single-family residential zone and permitting up to two homes on each of these two lots (four
total homes on what was a lot with only one
home).

The law is State mandated and applies to all
jurisdictions in California, including the City of
Modesto. SB 9 only applies to single-family residential zones. With this law, jurisdictions can no longer prohibit the construction of two homes
of at least 800 square feet on any lot zoned for
single-family homes, provided the proposal
meets other location criteria mentioned in SB 9
regulations.

Accessory Dwelling Units
The extremely high percentage of single-family
residences in the Southwest Plan Area means
there is a need for creative ways to increase
housing opportunities in that context. Accessory dwelling units (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADU) are detached or attached
dwelling units that provide complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and are on a lot with a proposed or existing primary
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residence. ADUs provide additional housing opportunities for people of all ages and economic levels and have become an important method
for providing affordable housing in single-family
neighborhoods.

The City of Modesto allows and regulates ADUs
and JADUs in Section 10-4.115, Accessory Dwelling
Units, in Chapter 4, Development Standards, of
the Zoning Code. The City of Modesto permits
ADUs and JADUs in any zone that allows residential uses. One ADU (attached or detached) and one JADU are allowed on any lot in a residential or
mixed-use zone when there is only one existing
single-family dwelling on the lot.

Barriers to Housing
Development
■ The southern portions of the Plan Area are
in the Federal Emergency Management
Agency’s (FEMA’s) 1 percent and 0.2 percent
annual flood hazards zones. In addition,
Modesto’s General Plan identifies flooding associated with poor storm drainage as a major issue. In future flooding events, the extent of
damage will depend on the area inundated
and the level of urbanization that exists in
flood-prone areas. Infrastructure in the Plan
Area should be upgraded to ensure that flood
hazards remain at a minimum.
■ Both the Southwest Area and the Crows
Landing Corridor are demarcated by many
unincorporated parcels of land. Because of
this, neither the City of Modesto nor Stanislaus County maintains jurisdiction over the entirety of the contiguous neighborhood.

Future infrastructure improvements and
planning efforts in this location will require
the buy-in of both the City and County to
proceed.
■ Portions of the Southwest Plan Area and the
Crows Landing Corridor lack adequate sewer
services, storm drains, or other basic infrastructure. The City has adopted by initiative two ordinances that can constrain extension
of sewer infrastructure into new residential
areas. Measure A (passed in 1979) and Measure
M (passed in 1997) require that any planned
extension of sewer infrastructure beyond
the existing development area be subject to
a citizen vote. While the County, in partnership with the City of Modesto, is extending sewer service to the Spencer/Marshall and
Rouse/Colorado neighborhoods, which are
currently served by septic systems, by the
end of 2026, other unincorporated neighborhoods still lack adequate sewer facilities. This lack of infrastructure led to several parcels
immediately adjacent to Crows Landing Road
being excluded from the Sites Inventory of
the County’s 6th Cycle Housing Element.

Though several parcels in the West Modesto
Community were included in the County’s 6th
Cycle Housing Element, these parcels were
generally clustered together where the unincorporated community featured adequate water and sewer services.
■ Many parcels lack adequate sidewalks and
other right-of-way improvements. The
remaining vacant or underutilized parcels in
the Plan Area are generally small and fit in
existing single-family neighborhoods. Future
development on these sites may require
private developers to install sidewalks and
other public improvements, posing a potential
financial constraint on future construction.
■ Existing zoning regulations in the Plan Area
make it difficult to achieve multifamily residential development in the residential areas.

Most of the incorporated land in the Plan
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Area is zoned R1, with limited amounts of R-2,
R-3, and P-D zoning. If adopted, significant
portions of the Plan Area may need to be
rezoned to allow for residential developments
at the appropriate densities for affordable
housing, or the development standards for
the existing zones may need to be revised to
accommodate residential uses at the appropriate densities. ■ Existing zoning regulations in the Crows
Landing Corridor make it difficult to incorporate residential uses. At present, the C-2 zone only allows multifamily residential uses
through a conditional use permit. Other
zones along the corridor are primarily industrial in nature, such as the M-2 zone, and do not permit residential uses at all. The corridor
may need to be rezoned to allow for more
residential uses along its entire length, or the
development standards for the existing zones
may need to be revised to accommodate residential uses at the appropriate densities for affordable housing.

Plan Area Housing
Recommendations
The barriers described in the previous section led
to a set of recommendations tailored to addressing them. These recommendations complement the recommendations in Chapter 4, Economic
Assessment. All recommendations have been
gathered into Chapter 6, Goals and Actions, to
create an action plan for the future of the Plan
Area.

General Recommendations for
Housing
Opportunity: The City should explore programs
to help existing residents stay in the Plan Area,
both renters and owners. Programs for renters
may include development of new deed-restricted
affordable housing, while programs for owners
may include down-payment assistance, repair/
energy-efficiency loans, and other assistance
programs.

Recommendations:
■ Explore and implement programs to assist
renters and homeowners to help existing
residents remain in the Plan Area.
■ Collaborate with community-based organizations to address housing challenges, including improving Section 8 housing conditions and
preventing eviction.
■ Work with community-based organizations to
provide housing support services for formerly
incarcerated individuals and at-risk youth.
■ Support initiatives for senior housing development and provide housing support services for seniors facing housing insecurity and
homelessness. Plan for future housing needs,
focusing on mixed-use housing developments and senior housing to accommodate the growing senior population in Southwest
Modesto.
■ To prevent the further concentration of segregation and poverty in Southwest Modesto, the City and County should be encouraged
to incentivize and adopt policies supporting a mix of housing types, including ADUs, duplexes, and small apartments, particularly
in areas like Spencer, Marshall, and Southeast
Rouse / Colorado.
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■ Evaluate the potential for “tiny home” developments on large residential lots to address some of the housing needs in Southwest
Modesto.
■ Promote production of farmworker housing
in the western part of the Plan Area, for
example, along Carpenter Road. This housing
would not be dependent on employers.
■ Explore the possibility of mixed-income
housing at public housing developments.

Opportunity: Policies relating to the annexation
of county islands are Policy II.C.1 on page II-5 of
the 2008 Urban Area General Plan; Policy VIII.D
on pages VIII-2 and VIII-3 in the 2008 Urban Area
General Plan; and Policy VIII.V on pages VIII-17
and VIII-18 in the 2008 Urban Area General Plan.

Both the Southwest Plan Area and the Crows
Landing Corridor will continue to feature unincorporated islands unless the City proceeds with annexations of the West Modesto, Rouse, and
Bret Harte communities.

Recommendation:
■ Prioritize annexations in the Southwest
Modesto Plan Area.

Opportunity: The Utilities Department is working
to obtain a grant that would pay to extend sewer
laterals from installed main stub-outs at property
lines to individual houses as well as remove the
septic systems without charge to the homeowner. If obtained, such a grant would remove a financial obstacle for private homeowners and
help more homes to connect to the City’s sewer
system.

Recommendation:
■ Continue to seek funding for extending sewer
laterals to homes.

Opportunity: The City should provide existing
and new housing developments with better
transit connectivity and alternatives for parking.

Recommendation:
■ Provide electric charging stations for housing
units.
■ Introduce car-share strategies for new
housing developments.
■ Improve transit connectivity to and from new
housing developments to destinations in
Modesto.

Residential Sites Recommendations
Opportunity Site A described previously is a
typical site in the residential neighborhoods
of Southwest Modesto. There are many sites
throughout the neighborhood that could
provide much-needed multifamily housing that
fits within the character of the neighborhood.

Following are recommendations that arose from
the analysis of this commercial opportunity site
and will enable this type of housing to be more
easily built.

Opportunity: As demonstrated by the prototype, the combined lot size provides many more opportunities for multifamily housing than the
typical lot in the Plan Area.

Recommendation:
■ Pursue policies and incentives to encourage
the assembly and merging of lots in the R-2
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Opportunity: Review of lot sizes in the Plan Area
shows there are many parcels of the size of the
opportunity site, but many of these are in the R-1
zoning district.

Recommendation:
■ Explore allowing higher-density, up to 12.5
dwelling units per acre, for merged or larger
lots (10,000 sq ft or above) in R-1 zoning
districts in the Plan Area.

Opportunity: As Option 2 shows, the corner lot
in the R-2 zoning district is a legitimate place for
a higher-density project, as long as development
standards are in place to ensure compatibility.

Recommendation:
■ Explore allowing higher density, up to 25
dwelling units per acre, for corner lots of a
minimum size of 10,000 sq ft in the R-2 zoning
district.

Opportunity: Every city is grappling with
parking regulations, which have been in place for
decades, but often make it difficult to achieve the
number of units to make projects feasible. We
think the relaxation of parking requirements is
very important to unlocking additional housing
development. The trade-off is positive, especially
in older neighborhoods with on-street parking
that can handle some of the ebb and flow of
parking needs.

Recommendation:
■ Consider reducing the required number
of parking spaces per unit for multifamily housing units and eliminate the visitor parking requirement.

Opportunity: Both of the prototypes, we feel, fit
well into the neighborhood context. This is due to
the similar architectural language in the building
and roof shapes, and the placement of parking
spaces behind the building rather than in front.

Recommendation:
■ The Plan recommends standards that require
off-street parking for multifamily residential
to be placed to the side or rear of buildings.

Opportunity: For corner lots like Opportunity
Site A, the side street setback requirements
constrain the potential of the site. Our prototypes
show front porches for ground-floor units in the
code setback to benefit those units and create a
more harmonious environment.

Recommendation:
■ Consider changing side-street setbacks
to 5 feet minimum, rather than 15 feet, for
one-story structures on corner lots in the R-2
zoning district.

Opportunity: Uncertainty tends to constrain
housing development. Part of the uncertainty in
the Modesto residential code is the requirement
for development plan review for two-story dwellings.

Recommendation:
■ Consider reducing or eliminating development plan review for sites of 15,000 sq. ft. or less in the R-2 district.

Commercial Sites Recommendations
Opportunity Site B is a commercially zoned
property on a busy retail corridor. There are many
sites on this and similar corridors that could be
suitable for residential development if designed
sensitively. The following are recommendations
that arose from the analysis of this commercial
opportunity site.
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Opportunity: In November 2023, the Modesto
City Council adopted Ordinance 3772, establishing a Mixed-Use Pedestrian (MU-P) zone, and Ordinance 3773, establishing a Mixed-Use
Highway (MU-H) zone. The purpose of these two
zones was to accommodate the City’s Regional
Housing Needs Assessment allocation (RHNA),
primarily along Sisk Road, McHenry Avenue,
Oakdale Road, and Yosemite Boulevard, by
allowing for multifamily residential development
along commercial corridors in the central and
northern areas of the city. As part of this current
planning effort, these mixed-use zones could be
extended to commercial corridors in the Plan
Area, including Paradise Road and Crows Landing
Road. This would allow for additional residential
opportunities in both areas. These zones allow for
multifamily residential and mixed-use residential
as a by-right use. These zones also establish a
minimum residential density of 22 units per acre
and a maximum density of 45 units per acre.

Recommendation:
■ Explore rezoning C-1, C-2, and C-3 properties on Crows Landing Road to Mixed-Use Highway, and C-1 commercial properties on
Paradise Road, Maze Boulevard, and Sutter
Avenue to Mixed-Use Pedestrian. See Figure
5-6 for preliminary recommended zoning
changes.

Opportunity: The size of Opportunity Site B (one
acre) is large enough to accommodate vertical
mixed-use development, which is housing over
ground-floor retail. However, recent trends have
shown that ground-floor retail is very difficult to
make financially viable. This type of construction
is expensive, and if there is not a demand for
retail stores, it means the ground-floor space
could remain vacant. In both options we show
a small amount of ground-floor retail, but the
City is likely to achieve more housing if it does
not require commercial as part of new housing
developments on commercial corridors.

Recommendation:
■ Allow multifamily residential without commercial use on commercial corridors in the Plan Area while encouraging mixed-use commercial with residential wherever possible.

Objective: Where residential projects do not have
a commercial component, there will be a desire
to locate residential units on ground floors facing
the street. Much care should be taken to ensure
that the units are buffered from the noise and
activity coming from the street. Equally important is to ensure that the pedestrian environment from the sidewalk does not suffer by having no
windows or small openings along a long stretch
of building wall. Standards for ground-floor residential development will ensure that buildings are set back from the sidewalk, buffered by landscaping, while ensuring windows and entries from units are helping keep an eye on the street.

Recommendation:
■ The Plan recommends ground-floor frontage
standards for residential units on the ground
floor next to sidewalks in commercial
corridors.

Opportunity: Although there are many properties of this size in commercial corridors in the Plan Area, there are also many smaller properties.

These properties would be more suitable for multifamily residential if they could be assembled into larger sizes.
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Recommendation:
■ Support parcel assembly on mixed-use commercial corridors by creating policies or incentives to assemble commercial properties into larger sizes.

Opportunity: Parking is expensive to provide,
taking up space and costs. For multifamily or
mixed-use development on commercial corridors, many places have found that requiring one parking space per unit is enough, even for larger
units. There are also benefits to sharing parking
spaces between residents and businesses in
mixed-use projects, where businesses use the
space during the day and residents at night.

Visitor parking can also be shared with businesses or can be shifted to on-street parking.

Recommendation:
■ Consider reducing the required number of
parking spaces per unit for larger multifamily
housing units and allowing shared parking
between different uses.

Opportunity: Parking for commercial businesses
is also expensive, and mixed-use projects are inherently more pedestrian-friendly types of development, so not as many spaces for commercial uses are necessary. The goal is to find ways to
minimize costs, where feasible, to achieve more
housing.

Recommendation:
■ Consider reducing the amount of parking
required for commercial uses when part
of a mixed-use development that includes
housing.

Opportunity: Crows Landing Road and other
commercial corridors in the Plan Area suffer from
a lack of urban design quality. To improve the
appearance and function of the corridor and encourage a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented environment while still attracting housing, development standards should require that new projects front
the primary corridor, that parking is to the side
or rear of the property, and that there is direct
pedestrian access from the sidewalk to the front
doors of businesses.

Recommendation:
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CHAPTER 6 GOALS AND ACTIONS
The community and stakeholder input during
the development of this Plan was the foundation of a set of goals and actions that align with the overall vision for the Southwest Modesto
Plan Area. The goals highlight the community’s
emphasis on maintaining community character while improving opportunities for jobs and housing. Actions are specific measures that are
meant to help achieve the goals.

This chapter includes goals and actions for Community Identity, Economic Vitality, Community Services, Housing, and Transportation and Infrastructure. Economic Vitality and Housing goals and actions are based on recommendations from
Chapter 4, Economic Assessment, and Chapter 5,
Housing Opportunities. See those chapters for a
discussion of those recommendations.

Community Identity
Goal: Enhanced Community Identity and
Culture. The Plan Area is envisioned as an attractive place to live, visit, shop, and work. Community members value the cultural identity and family-oriented nature of Southwest Modesto.

Cultural centers such as King-Kennedy Memorial
Center and Modesto High School will continue to
provide an identity to the neighborhood.
■ Action: Promote family-friendly activities.
■ Action: Celebrate the unique heritage of
Southwest Modesto by promoting arts,
including public art and performing arts, that
align with community identity.
■ Action: Provide opportunities for community
members to teach other community
members about poetry, art, painting, theater,
music, and dance.
■ Action: Celebrate diversity in the community.
■ Action: Encourage new housing developments to include space for cultural activities like music, poetry readings, and visual arts.

The space may be indoors or outdoors under
a shade structure.
■ Action: Consider opportunities for creating
gathering spaces along commercial corridors,
using concepts like “tactical urbanism” to inexpensively repurpose existing spaces into safe gathering spaces for the community.

Designated spaces for public gathering may
be activated by food trucks and farmers
markets, which can encourage interaction
among residents and help improve safety by
providing more “eyes on the street.”
■ Action: Improve the appearance of neighborhoods to travelers along the freeway by encouraging new development in a mix of
uses and by ensuring that building facades
are designed to be aesthetically pleasing.

Goal: Ongoing Outreach to Community
Members. When initiatives are contemplated
by the City, County, community-based organizations, or others, community engagement will be prioritized.
■ Action: Conduct workshops and meetings
to engage families, mothers, and the broader
community, using existing community event
spaces in the Southwest area.
■ Action: Use trusted community members
and organizations for culturally appropriate outreach and education about housing resources.
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■ Action: Leverage existing communication
strategies, such as reverse robo-calling, to disseminate information effectively. ■ Action: Ensure that improvements to park
facilities align with community priorities by
engaging community members during discussions.

Economic Vitality
Goal: Workforce Development and Job
Training. Promote economic vitality through job
training and education programs to give local
residents tools to get good jobs.
■ Action: Support jobs programs and training
for young workers.
■ Action: Assess jobs and training programs to
find ways to improve the success rate.
■ Action: Attract more people to use job
training and education.
■ Action: Provide funds to encourage participation in job training programs.

Goal: Workforce Development and Connecting
Local Businesses. Promote economic vitality by
connecting businesses in the region to residents
in Southwest Modesto.
■ Action: Partner with major employers in
Modesto to move people from training into
jobs.
■ Action: Work with employers to create incentives for residents to access training programs.

Goal: Business Support. Promote economic
vitality by supporting entrepreneurship in the
community.
■ Action: Build awareness in the community for
existing local resources for business support.
■ Action: Attract additional organizations to
Southwest Modesto that focus on business
support.
■ Action: Streamline the permitting processes
for businesses to reduce barriers to entry.
■ Action: Create an incubator program to
provide space, resources, and training to start
new businesses.
■ Action: Partner with companies and public
agencies to use Southwest Modesto businesses for catering and other service needs. ■ Action: Explore opportunities for Southwest
Modesto businesses to permanently locate or
“pop up” at John Thurman Field.

Goal: Improve the financial well-being of local
residents.
■ Action: Increase access to financial services
for residents and businesses. Encourage a
bank branch to locate in the Southwest Plan
Area.
■ Action: Partner with educational institutions to bring financial literacy programs or workshops to the Southwest Plan Area.
■ Action: Explore the feasibility of a Guaranteed
Basic Income program.

Goal: Improve the Paradise Road Corridor.

Improve the business environment on Paradise
Road, the main commercial corridor in the
Southwest Plan Area.
■ Action: Improve the look and function of H
and G Streets near downtown as described in
the Downtown Modesto Plan.
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■ Action: Annex County Islands along Paradise
Road into the City.
■ Action: Create objective design standards for
Paradise Road to improve its appearance.
■ Action: Streamline the process to combine
lots for development.

Goal: Improve the Crows Landing Road
Corridor.
■ Action: Attract new businesses to larger
parcels on Crows Landing Road.
■ Action: Improve the appearance of Crows
Landing Road with objective design
standards.
■ Action: Relocate industrial uses to the south
part of the corridor.
■ Action: Improve experiences for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users along Crows Landing Road.

Community Services
Goal: Provision of Needed Community
Services. The Plan Area needs improved access
to a variety of community services, including
healthcare facilities, banks, laundry services, and
day care centers.
■ Action: Increase demand for banks and
financial services by educating residents
about the benefits of financial planning and
investments. This will encourage residents to
use banking services and generate demand
for the development of banks and other
financial institutions in the Plan Area.
■ Action: Encourage more childcare and
medical facilities nearby to meet the needs of
residents and families.
■ Action: Encourage laundry services, dry
cleaners, and other neighborhood services.

Goal: Improved Safety and Emergency
Services. Provide measures to improve the safety
of community members.
■ Action: Address challenges related to
emergency service access and enhanced
community safety through collaborative
efforts with emergency service providers.
■ Action: Enhance community safety by establishing dedicated police offices, expanding video policing initiatives, and collaborating
with stakeholders to ensure timely assistance
for residents in need.
■ Action: Address homelessness through transitional and affordable housing. Work with community-based organizations to provide
housing support services for formerly incarcerated individuals and at-risk youth.

Goal: Park and Open Space Development and
Renovation. Residents and visitors should have
more recreation opportunities through the revitalization of existing parks, development of new parks, and improved accessibility for recreational
areas.
■ Action: Continue ongoing park construction
projects and collaborate with stakeholders to
ensure that park development projects align
with community needs and priorities.
■ Action: Enhance parks with amenities such
as benches, picnic areas, and trash receptacles.
■ Action: Advocate for park developments
that enhance community well-being and
resilience, collaborating with stakeholders to
ensure inclusive and accessible spaces.
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Housing
Goal: Improve Housing for Existing Residents.

The Plan Area will be a place where existing
residents have the resources to stay in the Southwest area and where improvements to existing housing is prioritized, without the threat of displacement of existing residents. ■ Action: Explore and implement programs
to assist renters and homeowners to help
existing residents remain in the Plan Area.
■ Action: Collaborate with community-based
organizations to address housing challenges,
including improving Section 8 housing conditions and preventing eviction. ■ Action: Work with community-based organizations to provide housing support services for formerly incarcerated individuals and
at-risk youth.
■ Action: Support initiatives for senior housing
development and provide housing support
services for seniors.
■ Action: Partner with community-based organizations to facilitate homeownership opportunities for low-income families. ■ Action: Prioritize annexations of county land
into the city as part of a program to improve
neighborhoods.
■ Action: Seek funding for extending sewer
laterals to existing homes.

Goal: Development of New Affordable Housing
in Existing Neighborhoods. Encourage development of affordable housing and provide new types of housing to meet various needs,
from townhomes to multifamily housing, senior
housing, flats, or rental apartments.
■ Action: Encourage the assembly and merging
of lots in the R-2 and R-3 zoning districts.
■ Action: Consider allowing medium-density
housing (up to 12.5 units per acre) for merged
or larger lots in the R-1 zoning district.
■ Action: Explore allowing higher-density
housing (up to 25 units per acre) for corner lots
of a minimum size in the R-2 zoning district.
■ Action: Reduce the required number of
parking spaces per unit for multifamily housing units and eliminate the visitor parking requirement.
■ Action: Require off-street parking for multifamily residential to be placed to the side or rear of buildings.
■ Action: Consider changing side-street
setbacks to five feet minimum for one-story
structures on corner lots in the R-2 zoning
district.
■ Action: Consider reducing or eliminating
development plan review for sites of 15,000
square feet or less in the R-2 district.

Goal: Development of New Affordable Housing
on Commercial Corridors. Encourage development of housing, including affordable housing, on commercial corridors in the Southwest Plan
Area and Crows Landing Corridor.
■ Action: Rezone C-1, C-2, and C-3 properties on
Crows Landing Road to Mixed-Use Highway,
and C-1 commercial properties on Paradise
Road, Maze Boulevard, and Sutter Avenue to
Mixed-Use Pedestrian.
■ Action: Allow multifamily residential without
commercial use on commercial corridors in
the Plan Area.
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■ Action: Support parcel assembly on
mixed-use commercial corridors by creating
policies or incentives to assemble commercial
properties into larger sizes.
■ Action: Consider reducing the required
number of parking spaces per unit for larger
multifamily housing units and allowing
shared parking between different uses.
■ Action: Create objective design standards for
multifamily or mixed-use development on
commercial corridors.

Transportation and
Infrastructure
Goal: Improved Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Transit
Facilities. Residents and visitors of all ages and
abilities will travel safely on foot or by bicycle,
transit, or car to destinations in and surrounding
the Plan Area.
■ Action: Expand transit to healthcare facilities to improve accessibility and community well-being.
■ Action: Ensure safe routes to schools.
■ Action: Create walkable/bikeable neighborhoods by upgrading sidewalks and bicycle facilities.
■ Action: Address transportation challenges for
students attending schools in the Plan Area
by collaborating with transportation agencies
to enhance carpooling initiatives and improve
public transportation options.
■ Action: Provide funding and support for additional street trees to reduce the “heat island” effect.
■ Action: Address the lack of sidewalks and
poor right-of-way conditions. Many parcels
lack adequate sidewalks and other right-ofway improvements. The remaining vacant or underutilized parcels of land in the Plan
Area are generally small and fit in existing single-family neighborhoods. Future development on these sites may require the builder to install sidewalks and other public improvements, posing a potential financial constraint on future construction.

Goal: Improved Infrastructure. Residents and
businesses in the Plan Area will depend on safe
and well-maintained infrastructure, including
water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
■ Action: Upgrade infrastructure to alleviate
flood risks. The southern portions of the Plan
Area are in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 1 percent and 0.2 percent annual flood hazards zones. In addition,
Modesto’s General Plan identifies flooding associated with poor storm drainage as a major issue. In future flooding events, the extent of
damage will depend on the area inundated
and the level of urbanization that exists in
flood-prone areas. Infrastructure in the Plan
Area should be upgraded to ensure that flood
hazards remain at a minimum.
■ Action: Annex unincorporated land in
the county islands into the city. Both the
Southwest Plan Area and the Crows Landing
Corridor have unincorporated parcels of land
throughout. Because of this, neither the City
of Modesto nor Stanislaus County maintains
jurisdiction over the entirety of the contiguous neighborhood. Future infrastructure improvements and planning efforts to annex
the land will require the buy-in of both the
City and the County to proceed.
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■ Action: Extend sewer infrastructure into more
residential areas. Portions of the Southwest
Plan Area and the Crows Landing Corridor
lack adequate sewer services, storm drains,
or other basic infrastructure. The City has
adopted two ordinances that can constrain
extension of sewer infrastructure into new
residential areas. Measure A (passed in 1979)
and Measure M (passed in 1997) require that
any planned extension of sewer infrastructure beyond the existing development area be subject to a citizen vote. The County,
in partnership with the City of Modesto, is
extending sewer service by the end of 2026
to the Spencer/Marshall and Rouse/Colorado
neighborhoods, which are currently served
by septic systems, but other unincorporated
neighborhoods still lack adequate sewer facilities. This lack of infrastructure led to several parcels immediately adjacent to Crows
Landing Road being excluded from the Sites
Inventory of the County’s 6th Cycle Housing
Element.
■ Action: Obtain funding for extending sewer
laterals to existing houses. The Utilities Department is working to obtain a grant that would pay to extend sewer laterals from
installed main stub-outs at property lines to
individual houses as well as remove the septic
systems without charge to the homeowner.

If obtained, such a grant would remove a
financial obstacle for private homeowners
and help more homes to connect to the City’s
sewer system.
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CITY OF MODESTO

COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

September 24, 2024
Date: August 9, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Jessica Hill, Director of Community and Economic Development SUBJECT: Bridge Housing Project at 1530 Owens Drive
CONTACT: Edgar Garcia, Community Development Manager, [email protected], 209-571-5101
DESCRIPTION:

Consider approving a First Amendment to the Agreement with Stanislaus County Affordable Housing Corporation (StanCo) for Master Development Services for bridge housing projects increasing the Agreement amount by $394,640 to a new total amount of $469,640 and approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Modesto Gospel Mission to operate the project and provide client services for a three (3) year term for a bridge housing site located at 1530 Owens Drive. (Funding Source: Measure H Funds).

STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

This item supports the City of Modesto’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Goal C: Develop a Homelessness and Housing Plan.

BACKGROUND:

Bridge Housing is a short-and-midterm residential setting with the goal of bridging the gap for individuals experiencing homelessness toward securing permanent housing. Bridge housing offers service-focused, temporary living arrangements while case managers connect individuals to income, public benefits, health services, and other supportive services intended to reduce barriers to permanent housing. The bridge housing model offers supervision and onsite service coordinators to work on helping participants stabilize their lives and transition to permanent housing.

On November 7, 2023, by Resolution 2023-495, the City Council authorized City staff to begin soliciting proposals for bridge housing sites, operators, and service providers for potential projects in an amount not to exceed $3 million.

DISCUSSION:

City staff released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to seek qualified host sites, site operators, and service providers, and from this solicitation, Modesto Gospel Mission (MGM) came forward #6..
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