Agenda packet — Appointments Committee, June 4, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

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AGENDA
City of Modesto

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE / COUNCIL

WORKSHOP
2001-40 Del Puerto Room.

Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Wednesday, June 04, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Roll Call: Eric Alvarez, Chair
Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Vice-Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
Alternates: Chris Ricci, Nick Bavaro, David Wright, Sue Zwahlen Council has not delegated directive or final approval authority to the Committees.

Committee actions are recommendations to the full City Council, not final decisions on an issue. * Public Comment will only be in person. Members of the public who wish to address the Committee, by providing public comment, during the meeting must do so in-person in the 2001-40 Del Puerto Room. As an alternative, members of the public may also provide written public comment submitted via email as indicated in the Submitting Comments by Email instructions on this agenda. Zoom will still be available for viewing and Wordly translation. *Members of the public will be allowed to provide public comment through Zoom if a Committee Member is participating remotely pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 2449. *Effective March 1, 2023, if a technical issue arises with Zoom or the phone dial-in option, the Committee meeting will continue unless the meeting is being held pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 2449. Alternative viewing options are listed below, and the meeting is physically open to the public.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON
Three-minute time limit per speaker.

Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, Committee Members 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 Committee Member or the Committee itself may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.

SUBMITTING COMMENTS BY E-MAIL
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Committee Members and placed in the record but will not be read aloud during the meeting.

Written comments must be received two hours before the meeting.

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

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Clerk’s office during normal business hours. Such documents are also available online, subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting, at the following website www.modestogov.com/councilmeetings In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto (“City”) will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in the City’s services, programs, or activities. For more information, please visit the City of Modesto website at https://www.modestogov.com/865/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-ADA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk (209) 577-5396. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting
Any and all of the following agenda items are subject to action by the Modesto City Council.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Consider interviewing and recommending an appointment for one vacancy on the City of Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment and forwarding to City Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending the appointment of one full-term vacancy with the date ending December 31, 2028, on the City of Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment and forwarding to Council for approval.

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

2. Consider the appointments for two vacancies, with a term end date of, December 31, 2027, to the City of Modesto Entertainment Commission and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending the appointments for two vacancies, with a term ending December 31, 2027, to the City of Modesto Entertainment Commission and forwarding to Council for approval.

CED; Jessica Hill, 209-577-5321, [email protected]
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3. Consider appointments to fill two vacancies to the City of Modesto Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC), with a term ending December 31, 2028. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending appointments to fill two vacancies to the City of Modesto Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC), with a term ending December 31, 2028, and forwarding to Council for approval.

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

4. Consider the appointment of one City of Modesto representative vacancy to the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency Advisory Committee for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending the appointment of one City of Modesto representative vacancy to the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency Advisory Committee for a two-year term beginning on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, and forwarding to Council for approval.

CITY MANAGER; Scotty Douglass, 209-577-9149, [email protected]

5. Consider the appointment of one City of Modesto Public Member vacancy for the Audit Committee for a partial unexpired term ending June 30, 2027, and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending the appointment to fill one City of Modesto Public Member vacancy for the Audit Committee for a partial unexpired term ending June 30, 2027, and forwarding to Council for approval.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT; DeAnna Christensen, 209-577-5387,
[email protected]

6. Consider the appointments of three vacancies on the Equity Commission for partial unexpired terms ending December 31, 2026, and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending the appointments of three vacancies for partial unexpired terms ending December 31, 2026, and forwarding to Council for approval.

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

7. Consider the appointment of members to the Modesto Culture Commission to fill three vacancies for four-year terms with a term expiration of December 31, 2028, and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)  Motion recommending the appointment of members to the Modesto Culture Commission to fill three vacancies for four-year terms with a term expiration of December 31, 2028, and forwarding to Council for approval.

PRN; Jeremy Rogers, 209-577-5347, [email protected]

8. Consider two appointments to fill one Member-At-Large vacancy for a four-year term with a term expiration of December 31, 2028, and one Youth Member-At-Large vacancy for a one-year term with a term expiration of December 31, 2025, on the City - 4 -
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of Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee, and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
 Motion recommending two appointments to fill one Member-At-Large vacancy for a four-year term with a term expiration of December 31, 2028, and one Youth Member-At-Large vacancy for a one-year term with a term expiration of December 31, 2025, on the City of Modesto Golf Courses Advisory Committee and forwarding to Council for approval.

PRN; Jessica Franco, 209-577-5278, [email protected]

9. Consider the appointments of three vacancies to the City of Modesto Blight Abatement Advisory Committee for a four-year term with an expiration date of December 31, 2029, and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)  Motion recommending the appointments of three vacancies to the Committee for a four-year term with an expiration date of December 31, 2029, and forwarding to Council for approval.

PUBLIC WORKS; Rosene Nguyen, 209-577-5453, [email protected]

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

COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

June 4, 2025
Date May 12, 2025
TO: Appointments Committee
Eric Alveraz, Chair
Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Vice Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Jessica Hill, Director of Community and Economic Development SUBJECT: Appointment to the Board of Zoning Adjustment
CONTACT: Jessica Hill, Director of Community and Economic Development [email protected] , 209-577-5267
DESCRIPTION:

Consider interviewing and recommending an appointment for one (1) vacancy on the City of Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment and forwarding to City Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

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

Promote Trust and Engagement between the Community and the City”.

BACKGROUND:

The Board of Zoning Adjustment is responsible for making decisions and recommendations regarding the development of the community. The Board of Zoning Adjustment has final authority regarding Variances and parcel Conditional Use Permits, certain zoning matters and development plans, and occasionally matters appealed either from the staff level or Planning Commission. The Board of Zoning Adjustment has Seven (7) members that are appointed by the City Council for a 4-year term starting on January 1 st and ending on December 31st
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Section 11021 of the Charter of the City of Modesto authorizes the City Council to appoint members to various Boards and Commissions with the recommendation of the City’s Appointments Committee.
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Appointment to the Board of Zoning Adjustment

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DISCUSSION:

Board member Gary Blom’s second term ended on December 31, 2024, leaving a full-term vacancy on the Board of Zoning Adjustment. This vacancy is to be filled by a prospective candidate subject to interviews by the Appointments Committee, as required by Council policy, with final approval by the City Council.

Outreach for the Board of Zoning Adjustment vacancy included posting the vacancy in the Modesto Bee, emails to designers, and architects whose permits were applied for in the last two years, as well as emails to current members of all Planning Committees to send on to their colleagues to apply. In addition, the vacancy was advertised through the City of Modesto’s social media. The Appointments Committee received three (3) applications for Board of Zoning Adjustment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact related to this action.

RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion recommending the appointment of one (1) full-term vacancy with the date ending December 31, 2028, on the City of Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

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

1. Board of Zoning Bylaws

2. Applications submitted: Three (3)

3. Board of Zoning Matrix
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April 23, 1987
Revised November 18, 1999

RULES AND REGULATIONS
of the

BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF MODESTO
ARTICLE I.

ORGANIZATION
Section 1.1 Establishment. The Board of Zoning Adjustment of the City of Modesto is established pursuant to the provisions of Article 19 of Chapter 2 of Title X of the Modesto Municipal Code.

ARTICLE II.

POWERS AND DUTIES
Section 2.1 Enumerated. The Board of Zoning Adjustment shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) Variances, and Conditional Use Permits, and Plot Plans. To grant certain variances, conditional use permits, and plot plan approvals in accordance with the provisions of Title X of the Modesto Municipal Code (Zoning Regulations). (b) Appeals from Administrative Decisions. To hear and determine appeals from the decisions of the Director of Planning and Community Development, the Chief Building Official, or any other administrative officer of the City which involves the application of any of the provisions of the zoning regulations.
(c) Advise with and make recommendations to the Council regarding other matters as may be either required by law or referred by the Council.

ARTICLE III.

MEETINGS
Section 3.1 Regular Meetings. The regular meeting of the Board shall be held at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each calendar month. If a regular meeting day falls on a holiday as defined by the Government Code of the State of California, the meeting shall be held on the next business day. If all members are absent from any regular or adjourned meeting, the Secretary may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated time and place. If the Secretary does so, the Secretary shall cause written notice of the adjournment to be given in the same manner provided for in Section 3.2 for special meetings unless the notice is waived as provided for special meetings.

Whenever a regular or adjourned regular meeting is adjourned as provided in this section, the resulting adjourned regular meeting is a regular meeting for all purposes. When an order of adjournment of any meeting fails to state the hour at which the adjourned meeting shall be held, it shall be held at the hour specified for the regular meeting which was adjourned. #1..
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Section 3.2 Special Meetings. A special meeting may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board whenever, in the Chair's opinion, the public business may require it, or upon the written request of two (2) members of the Board. Whenever a special meeting shall be called, written notice of such meeting shall be delivered personally or by mail by the Secretary of the Board to each member of the Board and to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio or television station requesting notice in writing. Such notice must be delivered at least twenty-four (24) hours before the time of such meeting as specified in the notice. The notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted. No other business shall be considered at such meetings by the Board. The written notice may be dispensed with as to any member of the Board who, at or prior to the time the meeting convenes, files with the Secretary a written notice of waiver. Waiver may be given by telegram. The written notice may also be dispensed with as to any member who is actually present at the meeting at the time it is convened.

Section 3.3 Place of Meetings. All regular meetings shall be held in the official Council Chambers of the City of Modesto or in such other location in the City as may be designated by the Board of Zoning Adjustment.

Section 3.4 Meetings to be Public. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public.

Section 3.5 Quorum. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but fewer members than a quorum may adjourn from time to time.

Section 3.6 Roll Call Vote. A roll call vote shall be taken upon the passage of all resolutions and be entered upon the journal of the proceedings of the Board. Upon the request of any member, a roll call vote shall be taken and recorded on any vote. Whenever a roll call vote of the Board is in order, the names of the members shall be called in alphabetical order except that the name of the presiding officer shall be called last. All members present shall be required to vote. The affirmative or negative vote of a majority of the entire membership of Board shall be necessary for it to take action.

Section 3.7 Attendance. Regular attendance at all meetings of the Board is required of all members to enable the Board to discharge the duties imposed upon it by law. If a member is absent from three (3) regular meetings of the Board consecutively, without securing the permission of the Board expressed in its official minutes, he shall be deemed to have resigned from the Board, and the member's office shall become vacant.

Section 3.8 Agenda and Reports. In order to facilitate the orderly conduct of the business of the Board, the Secretary shall arrange an agenda of the matters to be considered by the Board at its next meeting together with a report outlining all known facts in each case to be considered by the Board, with such analysis as is necessary, including recommended action when appropriate. The agenda and all reports shall be delivered or mailed to each member of the Board, the City Manager, and the City Attorney prior to the Board meeting at which they are to be considered, as far as possible in advance of the meeting as time for preparation will permit. Matters not included on the agenda will not be acted upon by the Board unless (a) a #1..
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majority of the Board determines that an emergency situation exists, or (b) the Board by a two-thirds vote, or if less than two-thirds of the members are present, by a unanimous vote, determines that the need to take action arise subsequent to the agenda for the meeting being posted, or (c) the item was on a properly posted agenda for a prior meeting of the Board occurring not more than five (5) days prior to the meeting at which the action is taken.

Section 3.9 Field Trips. In cases where a view of the premises will assist the Board in making a decision, a field trip may be arranged prior to the meeting at which time that case shall be heard.

Section 3.10 Reading of the Minutes. Unless the reading of the minutes of the Board meeting is requested by a member of the Board, such minutes may be approved without reading if the Secretary has previously furnished each member of the Board with a copy thereof.

ARTICLE IV.

OFFICERS
Section 4.1 Enumerated. The officers of the Board shall be:

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

Section 4.2 Election of Officers. As soon as practical following the first day of January of each year, the Board shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

ARTICLE V.

PROCEDURES, POWERS, DUTIES, AND STAFF
Section 5.1 Designated. The provisions of the zoning regulations pertaining to procedures, powers, duties, and staff shall prevail. The Director of Planning and Community Development shall serve as Secretary to the Board. He shall keep a written record of all business transacted by the Board, notify Board members of meetings, and keep the official records of the Board. Upon the direction of the Board, the Secretary shall perform such other secretarial duties as the Board may require.

ARTICLE VI.

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

Section 6.2 - Rules for Processing of Motions.
(a) Making and withdrawing motions. When a motion is made, it shall be stated clearly and concisely by its mover. After a motion is made, it may be stated by the Presiding Officer before debate. A motion may be withdrawn by the mover without the consent of the remaining Board members.
(b) Divisible propositions. If the question contains two (2) or more divisible propositions, the Presiding Officer may, and upon request of a Board member shall, divide the same.
(c) Precedence of motions. When a motion is before the Board, no motion shall be entertained except (precedence in order indicating):
(aa) To adjourn.
(ab) To fix hour of adjournment.
(ac) To lay on the table.
(ad) For the previous question.
(ae) To postpone to a certain day.
(af) To refer.
(ag) To amend.
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(ah) To postpone indefinitely.
(d) Motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn shall be in order any time except as follows:
(aa) When repeated without intervening business or discussion. (ab) When made as an interruption of a member while speaking. (ac) When the previous question has been ordered.
(ad) While a vote is being taken.

A motion to adjourn to "another time" is debatable only as to the time to which the meeting is adjourned.
(e) Motion to table. A motion to table or lay on the table is not debatable and shall preclude all amendments or debate of the subject under consideration. If the motion shall prevail, the matter may be "taken from the table" only by a successful motion to add it to the agenda at a subsequent meeting, to be discussed at the following regular meeting. (f) Motion for previous question. A motion for previous question shall close debate on the main motion and shall be undebatable. The statement by a Board member "I call for the question" does not accomplish the same purpose. If a motion fails, debate is reopened, if motion passes, then vote shall be taken on the main motion. (g) Motion to amend. A motion to amend shall be in order and is debatable only as to the proposed amendment. A motion to amend an amendment shall not be in order.

Amendments are to be voted first, then the main motion as amended. (h) Motion to postpone. A motion to postpone indefinitely shall be fully debatable and if the same is adopted the principal motion shall be declared lost. A motion to postpone to a definite time shall be amendable and debatable as to propriety of postponement and time set. (i) Motion to refer. A motion to refer to staff or to a Board committee shall not be debatable except for the propriety of referring.
(j) Motion to reconsider. A motion to reconsider any action taken by the Board may be made only on the day such action was taken. It may be made either immediately during the same session, or at a recessed or adjourned session thereof. Such motion must be made by one of the prevailing side, but may be seconded by any member, and may be made at any time and shall be debatable. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent a Board member of the prevailing side from remaking the same motion at a subsequent meeting of the Board. #1..
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In such an event, the person desiring to remake the motion for reconsideration shall submit a written request for reconsideration to the Board Secretary, who shall place the matter on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Board.

Section 6.3 - Parliamentarian. The Chairperson, acting with the advice of the City Attorney, shall decide all questions of interpretation of these rules and any other questions of a parliamentary nature which may arise at a Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting.

ARTICLE VII.

METHOD OF ACTION
Section 7.1 Decisions. All decisions of the Board made under the provisions of the zoning regulations shall be by resolution. All other determinations of the Board may be effected by motion, except when otherwise required by law.

ARTICLE VIII.

COMMITTEES
Section 8.1 Special Committees. There shall be such special committees as the Board may establish from time to time.

ARTICLE IX.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Section 9.1 Public Hearing Procedures. The following rules shall govern the conduct of public hearings.
(a) All hearings will be recorded by mechanical means. If a reporter is desired, the fee or fees of such reporter shall be paid by the party requesting his services. (b) The real parties in interest, including the applicant or any party having a substantial interest in the hearing, may be represented by counsel or a spokesperson. (c) At the opening of the hearing, a factual report prepared in advance of the hearing by the Planning and Community Development Department staff will be read or presented by the Director of Planning and Community Development, or a member of the staff.

As a part of this presentation, suitable large-scale zoning maps, land-use maps and plot plans of the area concerned may be identified and placed in view of the Board and all persons attending the hearing.
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(e) At the conclusion of the presentation by the applicant or proponents, any persons who oppose the application may testify, call witnesses and present any material exhibits, documents or other physical evidence. Reading at length from books and other written material will not be permitted.
(f) All exhibits, documents or other physical evidence used by applicant or other interested parties during the hearings, will be introduced into evidence and will become part of the record and retained by the Board until the decision becomes final. (g) Witnesses shall not be required to be sworn. Each witness will be required to approach the microphone and give their full name and address for the record before testifying. (h) The right to question the witnesses shall be afforded, if requested. However, the Chairman may require that such questions be addressed through the Chair for resubmission to the witness.
(i) The reading of details of letters and petitions by the persons submitting them will not be permitted. Such documents may be filed with the Secretary and the Secretary shall mark them as having been received for the limited purpose of showing the names of the persons protesting or supporting the application.
(j) While it is desirable in a democratic process to permit every person an unlimited right to speak, such a right unduly prolongs a public hearing and clouds the basic issue if the evidence presented is merely cumulative and repetitious. Therefore, whenever necessary, the Chairman will state that cumulative and repetitious evidence is to be avoided. Similarly, testimony and evidence which is incompetent, irrelevant or immaterial shall be foreclosed by the Chairman. If, because of the informality of the hearing, such improper evidence is received, it shall not be considered by the Board in reaching its decision. (k) The Board may establish special rules for individual meetings, establishing time limits for presentations and requiring presentations to be made through spokespersons, if possible.
(l) After those in favor and opposed to an application have been heard, the Chairman will ask for the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development staff and the reasons for such recommendation. After such recommendation, both the applicant and opponent shall be given a limited amount of time to summarize their position or respond to the recommendation, after which the Chairman shall close the public portion of the hearing. (m) The Board should discuss the issues involved and make its decision only after hearing the evidence presented at the public hearing. Discussion of the matter by members of the Board concurrently with or immediately following the staff's factual report and before the public has an opportunity to present its point of view may influence the Board action. Therefore, except for questions by the Board to obtain or clarify the facts, discussion of the matter by Board members should be delayed until after the public hearing is closed and the matter is presented to the Board for discussion and decision.
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(n) The Board may take a field trip to view the property involved in the public hearing. All field trips shall be taken as part of a regular, adjourned regular or special meeting of the Board and all interested persons will be afforded the opportunity to be present to hear any reports or comments. A complete record of such field trip will be entered into the minutes so the record will indicate that the field trip was taken into consideration as evidence. If a Board member has personal knowledge of the property or area, the Board member should make a statement to that effect at the time of the hearing so the record will reflect everything being taken into consideration in making the final decision. (o) In conducting a public hearing, the Board of Zoning Adjustment acts in a quasi-judicial capacity. Board members are responsible for ensuring that the public hearing is conducted in a fair and impartial manner. If a Board member receives a significant personal contact or telephone call outside of the public hearing which concerns a matter pending before or of interest to the Board, he or she shall disclose the substance and nature of the contact or call at the public hearing. If written materials are presented to the Board by an applicant or member of the public, a copy must be made available for public review by filing the materials with the Secretary at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting at which the item or matter is scheduled to be considered or at the time the materials are provided to any Board member, whichever is earliest.
(p) Summary of Procedure for Conduct of Public Hearings by the Modesto Board of Zoning Adjustment:

1. Opening of public hearing.

2. Factual staff report and (optional) recommendation.

3. Applicant's presentation.

4. Opposition presentation.

5. Staff recommendation.

6. Summation by applicant and opposition

7. Close of public portion of hearing.

8. Discussion and decision by Board.
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CA BRINDER SINGH

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MODESTO, CA
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CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
-Real Estate License (2022)
-Guard Card (2023)
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LOURDES V. URANDAY, MBA-HRM

MO DE S T O, CA

HU MA N RE SO U R C E S PR O FE SSI O N A L/BU SI N E SS A D V I SO R Offering a 20+ year HR and strategic business partner career with extensive background in business consulting, economic development programs, and manufacturing industries; directing human resources and administration, staff development, and leading collective bargaining/negotiations in both public and private sectors; budget planning and oversight, management coaching and training in human resources and business best practices; establishing policies, benefits administration, training and maintaining employment law compliance and multiple site and plant/business start-up responsibility.

Bilingual/Biliterate (Spanish/English). Capable of planning and directing the full range of business incentive programs, HR services, and operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal Consultant/ CEO, 8/2014 to Present
Lourdes Uranday Consulting
Self-employed providing human resources consultation to small businesses.

Provide business consultation and advising for private employers, non-profits, and SBDCs throughout California. Provide advising and consultation for business start-ups, conducting educational workshops to business owners and staff, development of employee handbooks, policy, and procedure guidance, advising on employee relations and recruitment, including all facets of human resources. Assist clients with grant writing, tax credit referrals, capital funding, and business resources to energy efficient lighting through PG&E OBF.

Executive Director/Founder, 7/2024 to Present
Be Anything Museum and Business Resource Center (non-profit) Executive Director, 10/2021-12/2022
PACT-Modesto, CA (Covering all of California)
Employment and Training Center working with businesses and workforce development organizations.

Responsible for research, communications and continuous improvement activities supporting PACT Center Partnerships.

Ensure efficient and effective execution of all Workforce Development initiatives, including customized training for business and industry, non-profit and government sectors, regional workforce development programs, professional and career training programs and job placement activities.

Support center strategic goals in collaboration with senior leadership and stakeholders.

Oversee the local marketplace while identifying and evaluating innovative strategies and solutions.

Sr. Manager, Human Resources, 11/2020-4/2021

FOSTER FARMS-LIVINGSTON, CA
Food Manufacturing facility
Management business partner and consultant ensuring legal compliance in employment, labor relations and human resources practices partnering with Plant Managers for the manufacturing operations at the Livingston Complex.

Provide practical advice in employment matters with hiring, leave of absences, wage and hour compensation to protect against legal exposure and to support human resources initiatives.

Manage relationship with on-site medical facility.
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Lourdes V. Uranday
2 Sr. Manager, Human Resources/Administration, 4/2018-11/2020

SIMWON AMERICA CORP-LATHROP, CA
Tier 1 provider of auto body parts for Tesla, Inc.

Senior management business partner and consultant ensuring legal compliance in employment and human resources practices advising Korean senior department managers in local policy. Provide practical advice in employment matters with hiring, leave of absences, wage and hour compliance, legal exposure and to support human resources initiatives.

Oversee the company human resources department and administration; select, direct, supervise and evaluate 7 full-time direct reports.

Administer vendor contracts for 277,000 sq. ft. building lease, equipment, and facility, including company general liability insurance, healthcare benefit plans, 401k, and annual renewals.

Successfully negotiated rates, and lease to purchase contract for new building ($40M project including laser machine, hot press forming equipment, robotic arms and building purchase).

Collaborated with San Joaquin County and City of Lathrop Officials to obtain first $120,000 Employer Training Panel (ETP) contract to provide 48 company employees over 5000 hours of training; and processed Economic Development grant with PG&E to obtain 18% discount totaling over $300,000 in annual savings in electrical bill for two facilities.

Established partnerships with Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties to obtain and complete over $22,000 in on-the-job (OJT) training contract reimbursements to the company for 10/2018- 10/2019.

Drafted, and trained management on a broad scope of topics including California labor laws, compensation plans and relocation policy, and collaborated with local and international Korean parent-company officials to establish employee handbook listing local policies and procedures, including Injury Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP).

Management of the human resources function including recruitment processes and staffing; employee relations; plant safety; development of policies and procedures; vendor contract negotiations and establishing community partnerships at the City, County, and State levels.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Labor Relations Representative, 2/2013 to 4/2018

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CSEA), SAN JOSE, CA Union contract negotiator and labor relations for Classified School Employees Human Resources Business Partner, 8/2009 to 9/2012
CVS Pharmacy Distribution Center, Patterson, CA and IHELP, Inc., Manteca, CA Temporary Assignments providing human resources consultation Provided management consultation for labor negotiations, HR department re-organization and cultural sensitivity training.

Plant Human Resources Manager, 4/2008 to 8/2009
ConAgra Foods, Modesto, CA/Fernley, NV
Manufacturer of dehydrated and frozen vegetables
Multi-facility HR manager; union contract negotiations; management consultant Human Resources Manager, 4/2004 to 4/2008
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Soledad, CA/Yuma, AZ
Manufacturer of ready-made salad with workforce of 1000 union hourly and 50 salaried staff Secured $452,000 ETP Grant, Cal-
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Lourdes V. Uranday
3 EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Fresno, CA
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration, Completion: Oct/1998 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO Fresno, CA
Business Management Major-Completed courses in Operations Management, Finance, Accounting, and general education studies

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

CENTRAL VALLEY SHRM (CVHRMA)
Board Vice-President/Member-2023-Present

CALIFORNIA EMPLOYER ADVISORY COUNCIL (CEAC)
VP Region 3 (Merced County up through Yuba County)-2023-Present

MERCED CO EMPLOYER ADVISORY COUNCIL (EAC)-MERCED, CA
Board Membere and founder-2023-present

STANISLAUS EMPLOYER ADVISOR COUNCIL (EAC)-MODESTO, CA
Board Member and founder-2020-present *CA EAC 2021 Outstanding Chairperson award

LATHROP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LATHROP, CA
Board Member 2018 to 2020

CENTRAL VALLEY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STANISLAUS COUNTY Member since 2012; Board Member and served as Board Secretary 2/2017-4/2018

MADERA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD MADERA, CA
Labor Representative-CSEA Fresno 2014-2015

GREATER STOCKTON EMPLOYER ADVISORY COUNCIL (GSEAC) STOCKTON, CA Member since 2011; GSEAC Board Member 2011-2013-
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BZA Candidates Liberal "Lee" Avila Brinder Singh Lourdes Uranday District 1 6 3
Occupation Architect Security Guard Consultant
Education
ITT-certification, AS in architectural computer
aid drafting BA & MA Stanislaus State University MBA (HRM) Currently serving on a
Board, Commission or
Committee for the City
Modesto?
No Yes, Landmark Preservation Commission No
Resident of Modesto? Yes yes yes
Resistered Voter? Yes, verified by the Clerk's office Yes, verified by the Clerk's office Yes, verified by the Clerk's office Registered in Stanislaus
County?
yes yes yes
Have you ever been a
City of Modesto
employee?
No No No
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Relevant experience
Has been a licensed architect for 28 years and
member of the ASHE, has experience with
regulatory insight, familiarity with building
codes, zoning requirements and promotes best
practices.

Preperation and dependability to voice
my opinions and learn from others
I have experience "sitting at the table" in corporate America where real decisions are made. Having worked with international businesses (i.e. Korean-owned manufacturing facility), and serving on various Boards and Committees, I will bring deep insight into industry needs, workforce challenges, and business operations; extensive leadership experience in guiding organizations and making critical decisions; As a business owner, I understands the impact of zoning decisions on local enterprises, property values, and economic growth; As a grant writer, I bring expertise in securing funding which can help businesses navigate zoning changes and development opportunities. Further more participating in many board and committees, shows my commitment to local business growth and civic involvement, making me an excellent candidate... including the fact that I would be the only woman and Hispanic representative on this committee.

Community Invovlement
I have volunteered time for Habitat for
Humanity, Harvest Food of San Joaquin and
Stanislaus County, and community food bank.I
was also a soccer coach for MYSA for four years.

Volunteering with local groups to bring
food to families in need
Ambassador, Modesto Chamber of CommerceMember, Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce (prior Board Secretary and first Foundation President)Stanislaus Employer Advisory Council (Founder, Board Member)Stanislaus County Workforce Development Business Development CommitteeMerced County Employer Advisory Council (Founder, Board Member) #1..
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CITY OF MODESTO

COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:

June 4, 2025
Date: May 1, 2025
TO: Appointments Committee
Eric Alvaraz, Chair
Rosa Escutia-Braaton, Vice Chair
Jeremiah Williams, Member
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Jessica Hill, Director of Community and Economic Development SUBJECT: Appointments to the Entertainment Commission
CONTACT: Jessica Hill, Director of Community and Economic Development [email protected], 209-577-5321
DESCRIPTION:

Consider the appointments for two (2) vacancies, with a term end date of, December 31, 2027, to the City of Modesto Entertainment Commission and forwarding to Council for approval. (Funding Source: Not Applicable)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:

This action supports the City’s Strategic Commitment, “Build Community trust in City Government through Responsive, Transparent and Efficient Service Delivery. Goal I. Promote Trust and Engagement between the Community and the City by enhancing responsiveness, communicating broadly about City opportunities and challenges, and increasing public participation in municipal affairs.”
BACKGROUND:

The Entertainment Commission is responsible for overseeing the entertainment permit process, including dance and processing of special event requests within the City of Modesto. The Entertainment Commission’s purpose is to encourage the development of new entertainment businesses as well as assist the organizers and operators to plan and coordinate City services for major events. This will allow the business or event to flourish while meeting the City’s public health, safety and welfare needs.
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Appointments to the Entertainment Commission

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Section 11021 of the Charter of the City of Modesto authorizes the City Council to appoint members to various Boards and Commissions with the recommendation of the City’s Appointments Committee.

DISCUSSION:

The Entertainment Commission is comprised of nine (9) members:
 One (1) Business Permit holder
 One (1) Non-Profit/Special Event Permit Holder
 One (1) Board of Directors member of an Economic or Tourist Organization that promotes Modesto
 Three (3) At-Large Citizens (non-permit holders)
 One (1) Event Planning or Marketing Specialist
 Two (2) Alternates to be non-permit holders
The Event Planning/Marketing Specialist seat has been vacant since July 1, 2022, and the Board Member/Economic or Tourism Organization seat has been vacant since January 1, 2025.

Outreach for the Entertainment Commission vacancies included email communication with all City of Modesto business license holders in the marketing sector. Additional support was provided by the City’s partners, including the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, the Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Modesto.

The Committee received three (3) applications for the Entertainment Commission. Two (2) candidates qualifying for one (1) Event Planning/Marketing Specialist seat. Additionally, there is one (1) candidate who has qualified for the Board Member/Economic or Tourism Organization seat. All applicants have been deemed eligible to be appointed and have responded to staff’s outreach and have confirmed continued interest in serving on the Entertainment Commission as recently as May 8, 2025.

Staff recommends that the Committee make an exception to allow appointment of the sole qualified applicant for the Board Member/Economic or Tourism Organization seat, despite the limited number of applications received.

These appointments will be two-year terms to reintroduce staggered appointments as originally intended yet skipped due to multiple prolonged vacancies. With the Commission almost full we can now continue intent of the Entertainment Commission Rules and Procedures, Article III, Section 4.2 – Initial Term2, “...two (2) Commissioners shall have initial terms of two (2) years.” FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal Impact related to this action
1https://library.municode.com/ca/modesto/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CHTR_ARTXIAPBOCO_S1102APT E
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RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:

Staff Recommendations:

Motion recommending the appointments for two (2) vacancies, with a term ending December 31, 2027, to the City of Modesto Entertainment Commission and forwarding to Council for approval.

Approved by:

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

1. Entertainment Commission Rule and Procedures

2. Entertainment Commission Redacted Application

3. Matrix for Entertainment Commission 2025

4. Member List- 2025
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Boards, Commissions and Committees Application
09/13/2024 9:52 AM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto

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

Entertainment Commission

The Entertainment Commission is responsible for overseeing the entertainment permit process and processing of special event requests within the City of Modesto. The Entertainment Commission’s purpose is to encourage the development of new entertainment businesses as well as assist the organizers and operators to plan and coordinate City services for major events. This will allow the business or event to flourish while meeting the City’s public health, safety, and welfare needs.

The Entertainment Commission shall be comprised of seven (7) members. In additional to the seven (7) Commissioners, two (2) alternates shall step in to serve, on a rotating basis, when a Commissioner is absent.

Membership composition for the Entertainment Commission shall be:

One (1) Business Permit Holder
One (1) Non-Profit/Special Event Permit Holder
Two (2) Representatives from the Board of Directors of an Economic/Tourist Establishment that Promotes Modesto
Two (2) At-Large Citizens (Non-Permit Holders)
One (1) Culture Commission Member
Two (2) Alternates to be Non-Permit Holders

Commissioners shall be chosen without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual preference, color, religion, age, national origin, income, marital status or handicap.

Commissioners are required to complete and file Form 700 with the City Clerk’s Office annually.

Commissioners shall at all times comply with all applicable conflict of interest laws.

The members of the Commission shall reside in the City of Modesto at the time of appointment and must maintain residence within the City limits throughout their term(s).

Perform all of the functions assigned to the Entertainment Commission by the City of Modesto, insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Modesto.

Review and render decision on applications for an Entertainment Establishment Permit or Special Event Permit.

Approve or disapprove punitive actions on violations of the Entertainment Ordinance and/or Permit.

Place conditions and modifications on any Entertainment Establishment Permit or Special Event Permit prior to approval.

Suspend, revoke and deny Entertainment Establishment Permit or Special Event Permit.

Conduct appeal hearing regarding imposition of fines and/or penalties and may affirm, modify, or suspend the imposition of such fines and penalties.

Coordinate with relevant City departments any inspection or investigation regarding the Entertainment Establishment Permit or Special Event Permit.

Periodically review the Entertainment Establishment Ordinance and recommend needed changes to the City Council.

Members shall be designated as holding office for four (4) year terms.

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The Commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and shall serve until a successor has been designated and qualified.

No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms as a Commissioner.

Commission Members are eligible for reappointment to the Commission after a two (2) year absence.

Entertainment Commission meetings occur every first and third Thursday of the month at 4:30PM at 1010 10th Street, Modesto, CA, 95354 (room location may vary).

Read full ByLaws, membership requirements and view current members and vacancies.

At-large citizen
No
No

No
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Qualifications

I spent eight years as the Head of Content for EverOut, an entertainment and events-focused publication in Seattle. I have a Bachelor's degree in English from Georgetown University and a certificate in digital marketing.

I saw a post on the City of Modesto's Instagram account.

I am a frequent attendee of events and supporter of the arts. I am a regular reader of the Modesto Bee and Modesto View, and I follow almost every local business and organizer on social media to stay on top of the latest openings and events, from Bookish to Penny University. I love attending DoMo First Fridays, shows at the State Theatre and the Gallo Center, and major events like American Graffiti and the Fourth of July parade. I have also attended several city council meetings and public sessions, including for proposed changes like the Tuolumne River Regional Park and Standiford Avenue interchange, so I am familiar with how official city proceedings work. And, as my husband’s family business, George Reed, is a longtime pillar of the community, I have a vested interest in making sure Modesto continues to thrive.

As an editor with over eight years of experience running entertainment-focused publications, I believe fundamentally that cultural events are an essential part of a thriving city. Since moving here from Seattle recently for my husband’s job, I have come to love Modesto by getting involved in its arts and civic scenes, and I would love to give back to the community by joining the Entertainment Commission as an at-large citizen.

I have an intimate understanding of what goes into a popular and successful event, as well as an appreciation for the needs of restaurant and entertainment business owners. I understand how important it is for event organizers and operators to get the resources they need, whether this is publicity in an events calendar or a new business or event permit. I also understand that well-organized events that factor in comfort and safety are in the best interests of both attendees and operators. I am also detail-oriented and a planner by nature, so I would love to assist with coordinating services for events. Of course, I also love Modesto and want to help both entertainment operators and the city as much as I can.

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Questionnaire

Other (Please specify)
Instagram
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Signature Agreement
09/11/2024
Application Disclosure
Please confirm that you acknowledge the above responsibilities and understand that your application is a public document and may be disclosed.

Yes, I confirm and acknowledge the above responsibilities and understand that my application is a public document and may be disclosed upon request.

Thank you for providing this information. After clicking ‘Submit’ you will receive a Submission ID number that can be retained for future reference.

You will be updated by our staff as your submission is processed.

Have a great day!
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Boards, Commissions and Committees Application
10/24/2024 9:21 AM (PDT)
Advisory Boards and Commissions Application
City of Modesto