the net present values of the future leases and subscription payments are calculated based on the estimated incremental borrowing rates and investment rate of returns for the City. Significant judgments made in making the estimates have taken into account all relevant information of which we are aware.
Appropriate specialized skills or expertise have been applied in making the estimate. The assumptions listed above properly reflect our intent and ability to carry out the specific courses of action previously communicated to you on behalf of the City. All disclosures related to the estimates, including disclosures describing estimation uncertainty, are complete and reasonable in the context of U.S.
GAAP. No subsequent events have occurred that would require adjustment to the estimate and related disclosures included in the financial statements.
6. Related-party transactions have been recorded in accordance with the economic substance of the transaction and appropriately accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the requirements of U.S.
GAAP. Types of related party transactions engaged in by the City include:
a. Those with component units for which the City is accountable. b. Those with other organizations for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the City are such that exclusion would cause the reporting entity’s financial statements to be misleading or incomplete.
c. Those with joint ventures in which the City has an interest. d. Those with jointly governed organizations in which the City participates. e. Interfund transactions, including interfund accounts and advances receivable and payable, sale and purchase transactions, interfund transfers, long-term loans, leasing arrangements and guarantees.
7. All funds that meet the quantitative criteria in GASB Statement No. 34; Basic Financial Statements— and Management’s Discussion and Analysis—for State and Local Governments, as amended, and No. 37, Basic Financial Statements—and Management’s Discussion and Analysis—for State and Local Governments: Omnibus—an amendment of GASB Statements No. 21 and No. 34, for presentation as major are identified and presented as such and all other funds that are presented as major are particularly important to financial statement users.
8. The financial statements properly classify all funds and activities in accordance with GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, as amended.
9. The City followed either its established accounting policy regarding which resources (that is, restricted, committed, assigned or unassigned) are considered to be spent first for expenditures for which more than one resource classification is available or followed paragraph 18 of GASB Statement No. 54 to determine the fund balance classifications for financial reporting purposes. 10 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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10. The financial statements include all fiduciary activities required by GASB Statement No. 84, Fiduciary Activities, as amended.
11. All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements, and for which U.S. GAAP requires adjustment or disclosure, have been adjusted or disclosed.
12. The effects of all known actual or possible litigation and claims have been accounted for and disclosed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
13. Management has followed applicable laws and regulations in adopting, approving and amending budgets.
14. In the engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, we requested that you draft the financial statements in connection with your audit.
With respect to this service:
a. We have made all management decisions and performed all management functions; b. We assigned an appropriate individual to oversee the services; c. We evaluated the adequacy and results of the services performed, and made an informed judgment on the results of the services performed;
d. We have accepted responsibility for the results of the services; and e. We have accepted responsibility for all significant judgments and decisions that were made.
15. Risk disclosures associated with deposit and investment securities and derivative transactions are presented in accordance with GASB requirements.
16. Provisions for uncollectible receivables have been properly identified and recorded.
17. Capital assets, including infrastructure, intangible assets, and right-of-use assets are properly capitalized, reported and, if applicable, depreciated.
18. The government properly separated information in debt disclosures related to direct borrowings and direct placements of debt from other debt and disclosed any unused lines of credit, collateral pledged to secure debt, terms in the debt agreements related to significant default or termination events with finance-related consequences and significant subjective acceleration clauses in accordance with GASB Statement No. 88, Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct Borrowings and Direct Placements.
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19. Components of net position (net investment in capital assets, restricted, and unrestricted) and classifications of fund balance (nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned) are properly classified and, if applicable, approved.
20. Revenues are appropriately classified in the statement of activities within program revenues, general revenues, contributions to term or permanent endowments, or contributions to permanent fund principal.
21. Expenses have been appropriately classified in or allocated to functions and programs in the statement of activities, and allocations have been made on a reasonable basis.
22. Interfund, internal, and intra-entity activity and balances have been appropriately classified and reported.
23. The City’s policy regarding whether to first apply restricted or unrestricted resources when an expense is incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted net position is available and appropriately disclosed and that net position is properly recognized under the policy.
24. The City does not have tax abatement agreements that are required to be disclosed under GASB Statement No. 77, Tax Abatement Disclosures. 25. Leases have been properly identified, recorded and disclosed in accordance with GASB Statement No. 87, Leases. 26. Subscription-based technology information arrangements (SBITAs) have been properly identified, recorded and disclosed under GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements. 27. We are not aware of any public-private and public-public partnerships and availability payments under GASB Statement No. 94, Public-Private and Public-Public Partnerships and Availability Payment Arrangements. 28. There are no concentrations or constraints requiring disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 102, Certain Risk Disclosures. 29. We have no direct or indirect legal or moral obligation for any debt of any organization, public or private, or to special assessment bond holders, which is not disclosed in the financial statements.
30. We have complied with all aspects of laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and agreements that would have a material effect on the financial statements in the event of noncompliance.
31. We have reviewed GASB Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and we believe that the implementation is appropriate. 12 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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32. Management confirms that all known environmental liabilities, including pollution remediation obligations, have been identified, properly recorded, and disclosed in accordance with GASB Statement No. 49, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pollution Remediation Obligations. Management further represents that there are no undisclosed remediation projects or contingent liabilities related to pollution control.
33. We have no knowledge of any uncorrected misstatements in the financial statements.
34. We have requested an unsecured electronic copy of the auditor’s report and basic financial statements and agree that the auditor’s report and basic financial statements will not be modified in any manner.
Information Provided
35. We have provided you with:
a. Access to all information of which we are aware that is relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the basic financial statements such as records, documentation and other matters. b. Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audits. c. Unrestricted access to persons within the City from whom you determined it necessary to obtain audit evidence.
d. Minutes of the meetings of the City Council, or summaries of actions of recent meetings for which minutes have not yet been prepared.
36. All transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the basic financial statements.
37. It is our responsibility to establish and maintain internal control over financial reporting. One of the components of an entity’s system of internal control is risk assessment. We hereby represent that our risk assessment process includes identification and assessment of risks of material misstatement due to fraud. We have shared with you our fraud risk assessment, including a description of the risks, our assessment of the magnitude and likelihood of misstatements arising from those risks, and the controls that we have designed and implemented in response to those risks.
38. We have no knowledge of allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the City’s basic financial statements involving:
a. Management.
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c. Others where fraud could have a material effect on the basic financial statements.
39. We have no knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the City's basic financial statements received in communications from employees, former employees, analysts, regulators, or others.
40. We have no knowledge of noncompliance or suspected noncompliance with laws and regulations.
41. We are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation, claims or assessments; unasserted claims or assessments that are probable of assertion and must be disclosed in accordance with GASB Codification Section C50, Claims and Judgements; and other matters including gain or loss contingencies, whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements.
There are no other unasserted claims or assessments which are probable of assertion.
42. We have disclosed to you the identity of all of the City’s related parties and all the related-party relationships and transactions of which we are aware.
43. We are aware of no deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, including significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect the City’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data.
44. There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with, or deficiencies in, financial reporting practices.
45. It is our responsibility to inform you of all current and potential affiliates of the City as defined by the “State and Local Government Client Affiliates” interpretation (ET sec. 1.224.020). Financial interests in, and other relationships with, affiliates of the City may create threats to independence. We have:
a. Provided you with all information we are aware of with respect to current and potential affiliates, including the degree of influence assessments and materiality assessments. b. Notified you that there are no changes to relevant considerations that may impact our determination of the existence of current or potential affiliates involving (i) changes in the determination of the materiality of an entity to the City’s financial statements as a whole, (ii) the level of influence the City has over an entity’s financial reporting process or (iii) the level of control or influence the City or a potential or current affiliate has over an investee that is not trivial or clearly inconsequential, sufficiently in advance of their effective dates to enable the City and Vasquez and Company LLP to identify and eliminate potential impermissible services and relationships between Vasquez and Company LLP or its associated entities and those potential affiliates, prior to the effective dates. c. Made you aware, to the best of our knowledge and belief, of any nonaudit services that the City or any of our affiliates has engaged Vasquez and Company LLP or any of its associated entities to perform.
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46. We agree with the findings of the specialists in calculating the City’s net OPEB liability, claims liability and fair value of derivative instruments and have adequately considered the qualifications of the specialists in determining the amounts and disclosures used in the financial statements and underlying accounting records. We did not give instructions, or cause any instructions to be given, to the specialists with respect to the values or amounts derived in an attempt to bias their work, and we are not otherwise aware of any matters that have had an impact on the independence or objectivity of the specialists.
47. We believe that the actuarial assumptions and methods used by the actuary for funding purposes and for determining accumulated Plan benefits are appropriate in the circumstances. We did not give instructions or cause any instructions to be given to the actuary with respect to the values or amounts derived in an attempt to bias their work, and we are not otherwise aware of any matters that have had an impact on the independence or objectivity of the plan’s actuary.
48. We believe that the information obtained from the audited financial statements of and other participant information provided by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System is appropriate in the circumstances. We did not give instructions, or cause any instructions to be given, to the plan or its auditor in an attempt to bias their work, and we are not otherwise aware of any matters that have had an impact on the independence or objectivity of the plan or its auditor.
49. During the course of your audits, you may have accumulated records containing data that should be reflected in our books and records. All such data have been so reflected. Accordingly, copies of such records in your possession are no longer needed by us.
Supplementary Information
50. With respect to supplementary information presented in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole:
a. We acknowledge our responsibility for the presentation of such information. b. We believe such information, including its form and content, is fairly presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory or contractual requirements, management’s criteria, or other requirements. c. The methods of measurement or presentation have not changed from those used in the prior period.
d. When supplementary information is not presented with the audited basic financial statements, we will make the audited basic financial statements readily available to the intended users of the supplementary information no later than the date of issuance of the supplementary information and the auditor’s report thereon.
51. With respect to the management’s discussion and analysis, schedule of changes in the net pension liability and related ratios, schedule of pension plan contributions, schedule of changes in the OPEB liability and related ratios, schedule of OPEB contributions, and budgetary comparison information for the General Fund, Operating Grants Special Revenue Fund, and Housing and Community 15 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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Development Special Revenue Fund presented as required by Governmental Accounting Standards Board to supplement the basic financial statements:
a. We acknowledge our responsibility for the presentation of such required supplementary information.
b. We believe such required supplementary information is measured and presented in accordance with guidelines prescribed by U.S. GAAP.
c. The methods of measurement or presentation have not changed from those used in the prior period.
Compliance Considerations
In connection with your audit conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we confirm that management:
52. Is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
53. Is responsible for compliance with the laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and grant agreements applicable to the auditee.
54. Is not aware of any instances of identified and suspected fraud and noncompliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements that have a material effect on the financial statements.
55. Is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
56. Acknowledges its responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
57. Has a process to track the status of audit findings and recommendations.
58. Is not aware of any investigations or legal proceedings that have been initiated with respect to the period under audit.
59. Has provided views on the auditor’s reported findings, conclusions and recommendations, as well as management’s planned corrective actions, for the report.
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experience; that it evaluates the adequacy and results of the services performed; and that it accepts responsibility for the results of the services.
CITY OF MODESTO
Joseph P. Lopez
City Manager
DeAnna Christensen
Director of Finance
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P.O. Box 642
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209.577.5387
[email protected]
November 12, 2025
Vasquez and Company LLP
655 N Central Avenue, Suite 1550
Glendale, CA 93215
This representation letter is provided in connection with your audit of the cash-basis statement of revenues and costs of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (the Program) of the City of Modesto, California, (the City), for the year ended June 30, 2025, for the purpose of expressing an opinion on whether the financial statement is presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with cash basis of accounting described in Note 2 to the financial statement.
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, having made such inquiries as we considered necessary for the purpose of appropriately informing ourselves, that as of November 12, 2025:
Financial Statement
1. The financial statement referred to above is prepared on the cash basis of accounting, as described in Note 2 to the financial statement (hereafter, cash basis of accounting), which is a basis of accounting other than accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2. We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statement referred to above in accordance with the cash basis of accounting.
3. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statement that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
4. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
5. Related-party relationships and transactions have been appropriately accounted for in accordance with the requirements of the cash basis of accounting and disclosed adequately to achieve fair presentation.
Types of related party transactions engaged in by the City include:
a. Those with the primary government having accountability for the Program. b. Interfund transactions, including interfund accounts and advances receivable and payable, sale and purchase transactions, interfund transfers, long-term loans, leasing arrangements and guarantees.
6. All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements, and for which disclosure is necessary for fair presentation, have been disclosed.
7. The effects of all known actual or possible litigation and claims have been accounted for in accordance with the cash basis of accounting and disclosed adequately to achieve fair presentation. 18 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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8. Management has followed applicable laws and regulations in adopting, approving and amending budgets.
9. In the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, we requested that you draft the financial statements in connection with your audit.
With respect to this service:
a. We have made all management decisions and performed all management functions; b. We assigned an appropriate individual to oversee the services; c. We evaluated the adequacy and results of the services performed, and made an informed judgment on the results of the services performed;
d. We have accepted responsibility for the results of the services; and e. We have accepted responsibility for all significant judgments and decisions that were made.
10. There are no concentrations or constraints requiring disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 102, Certain Risk Disclosures.
11. We have no direct or indirect legal or moral obligation for any debt of any organization, public or private, or to special assessment bondholders, that is not disclosed in the financial statements.
12. We have reviewed GASB Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and concluded the implementation did not have a material impact on the financial statement.
13. We have no knowledge of any uncorrected misstatements in the financial statement.
14. We have complied with all aspects of laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and agreements that would have a material effect on the financial statements in the event of noncompliance. The City had made the necessary City-wide Single Audit arrangements.
15. We have requested an unsecured electronic copy of the auditor’s report financial statement and agree that the auditor’s report and financial statement will not be modified in any manner.
Information Provided
16. We have provided you with:
a. Access to all information of which we are aware that is relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statement such as records, documentation and other matters. 19 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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b. Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audit. c. Unrestricted access to persons within the City from whom you determined it necessary to obtain audit evidence.
d. Minutes of the meetings of the governing council or summaries of actions of recent meetings for which minutes have not yet been prepared.
17. All transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the financial statement on cash basis of accounting.
18. It is our responsibility to establish and maintain internal control over financial reporting. One of the components of an entity’s system of internal control is risk assessment. We hereby represent that our risk assessment process includes the identification and assessment of risks of material misstatement due to fraud. We have shared with you our fraud risk assessment, including a description of the risks, our assessment of the magnitude and likelihood of misstatements arising from those risks, and the controls that we have designed and implemented in response to those risks.
19. We have no knowledge of allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the financial statement involving:
a. Management.
b. Employees who have significant roles in internal control. c. Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial statements.
20. We have no knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the financial statement received in communications from employees, former employees, analysts, regulators, or others.
21. We have no knowledge of noncompliance or suspected noncompliance with laws and regulations.
22. We are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation, claims or assessments; unasserted claims or assessments that are probable of assertion and must be disclosed in accordance with GASB Codification Section C50, Claims and Judgments; or other matters, including gain or loss contingencies, whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements. We have not consulted legal counsel concerning litigation, claims, assessments or other matters affecting the Program.
There are no other unasserted claims or assessments which are probable of assertion. 23. We have disclosed to you the identity of all of the related parties and all the related-party relationships and transactions of which we are aware.
24. We are aware of no deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, including significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect the City ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data. 20 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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25. There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with, or deficiencies in, financial reporting practices.
26. It is our responsibility to inform you of all current and potential affiliates of Districts as defined by the “State and Local Government Client Affiliates” interpretation (ET sec. 1.224.020). Financial interests in, and other relationships with, affiliates of the Districts may create threats to independence. We have:
a. We have made you aware, to the best of our knowledge and belief, of any non-audit services that the City or any of our affiliates has engaged Vasquez and Company LLP or any of its associated entities to perform.
27. During the course of your audit, you may have accumulated records containing data that should be reflected in our books and records. All such data have been so reflected. Accordingly, copies of such records in your possession are no longer needed by us.
Compliance Considerations
In connection with your audit conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we confirm that management:
28. Is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
29. Is responsible for compliance with the laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and grant agreements applicable to the auditee.
30. Is not aware of any instances of identified and suspected fraud and noncompliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements that have a material effect on the financial statements.
31. Is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
32. Acknowledges its responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
33. Has a process to track the status of audit findings and recommendations.
34. Is not aware of any investigations or legal proceedings that have been initiated with respect to the period under audit.
35. Acknowledges its responsibilities as it relates to non-audit services performed by the auditor, including that it assumes all management responsibilities; that it oversees the services by designating an individual, preferably within senior management, who possesses suitable skill, knowledge or 21 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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experience; that it evaluates the adequacy and results of the services performed; and that it accepts responsibility for the results of the services.
In connection with your audit of the City’s Program in accordance with the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, we confirm:
36. Management is responsible for complying, and has complied, with the requirements of the Program.
37. Management is responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements of laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts and grant agreements related to the program.
38. Management is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance, and has designed, implemented and maintained, effective internal control over compliance for the program that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the program in compliance with related statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the award that could have a material effect on its program.
39. Management has identified and disclosed all of its government programs and related activities subject to the Program compliance audit.
40. Management has identified and disclosed to the auditor the requirements of related statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of awards that are considered to have a direct and material effect on the program.
41. Management has made available all awards (including amendments, if any) and any other correspondence relevant to the Program and related activities that have taken place with agencies or pass-through entities.
42. Management has identified and disclosed to the auditor all amounts questioned and all known noncompliance with the direct and material compliance requirements of the Program or stated that there was no such noncompliance.
43. Management believes that the auditee has complied with the direct and material compliance requirements.
44. Management has made available all documentation related to compliance with the direct and material compliance requirements, including information related to the Program financial reports and claims for advances and reimbursements.
45. Management has provided to the auditors its interpretations of any compliance requirements that are subject to varying interpretations, if applicable.
46. Management is aware of no communications from awarding agencies and pass-through entities concerning possible noncompliance with the direct and material compliance requirements, including communications received from the end of the period covered by the compliance audit to the date of the auditor’s report.
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47. There are no findings and related corrective actions taken for previous audits, attestation engagements, and internal or external monitoring that directly relate to the objectives of the compliance audit, including findings received and corrective actions taken from the end of the period covered by the compliance audit to the date of the auditor’s report.
48. Management is responsible for taking corrective action on audit findings of the compliance audit that meets the requirements of the Program, if applicable.
49. There are no subsequent events that provide additional evidence with respect to conditions that existed at the end of the reporting period that affect noncompliance during the reporting period.
50. Management has disclosed all known noncompliance with direct and material compliance requirements occurring subsequent to the period covered by the auditor’s report or stated that there were no such known instances.
51. Management has disclosed whether any changes in internal control over compliance or other factors that might significantly affect the entity’s system of internal control, including any corrective action taken by management with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control over compliance, have occurred subsequent to the period covered by the auditor’s report or stated that there were no such known instances.
52. Program financial reports and claims for advances and reimbursements are supported by the books and records from which the financial statement has been prepared.
53. The copies of the program financial report provided to the auditor are true copies of the reports submitted, or electronically transmitted, to the agency or pass-through entity, as applicable.
54. There were no awards that have been passed through to subrecipients.
55. Management has charged costs to awards in accordance with applicable cost principles.
City of Modesto
DeAnna Christensen
Director of Finance
Joseph P. Lopez
City Manager
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209.577.5387
[email protected]
November 12, 2025
Vasquez and Company LLP
655 N Central Avenue, Suite 1550
Glendale, CA 93215
This representation letter is provided in connection with your audits of the basic financial statements of the following Community Facilities Districts (the Districts) which are component units of the City of Modesto, California, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025 for the purpose of expressing an opinion on whether the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP):
1. Number 1998-2 Carver-Bangs/Pelandale-Snyder,
2. Number 2000-2 Coffee-Claratina,
3. Number 1998-1 Enterprise Business Park,
4. Number 2007-1 North Beyer Park #2,
5. Number 2016-1 Kiernan Business Park East #2,
6. Number 2007-2 Kiernan Business Park West,
7. Number 2003-1 Fairview Village,
8. Number 2016-2 The Vintage,
9. Number 2002-1 Northpointe
10. Number 1997-1 North Beyer Park,
11. Number 2004-1 Village One #2,
12. Number 1996-1 Village One
13. Number 2021-1 Woodglen
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, having made such inquiries as we considered necessary for the purpose of appropriately informing ourselves, that as of November 12, 2025:
Financial Statements
1. We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements referred to above in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
2. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
3. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
4. The financial statements of the Districts are included in the City of Modesto’s Annual Comprehensive Financial report as blended component units as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025. 24 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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5. The methods, data, and significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates and their related disclosures are appropriate to achieve recognition, measurement, or disclosure that is reasonable in the context of U.S. GAAP, and reflect our judgment based on our knowledge and experience about past and current events, and our assumptions about conditions we expect to exist and courses of action we expect to take.
6. The methods, assumptions and data used to measure accounting estimates are as follows, and result in estimates that are appropriate for financial statement measurements and disclosure purposes and have been consistently selected and applied in making the estimate: (1) investments’ fair market values were obtained from the fiscal agents, from the pension and OPEB trustees, investment custodian and the bond trustees and based on amortized cost and observable inputs, (2) the Districts’ receivables are stated at the amounts collectible based on the results of the Districts’ evaluations, (3) the estimated useful lives of the Districts’ capital assets were based on management’s best estimate and prevailing practices in the local government sector, and the (4) the net present values of the future leases payments are calculated based on the estimated incremental borrowing rates and investment rate of returns for the Districts. Significant judgments made in making the estimates have taken into account all relevant information of which we are aware. Appropriate specialized skills or expertise have been applied in making the estimate. The assumptions listed above properly reflect our intent and ability to carry out the specific courses of action previously communicated to you on behalf of the Districts. All disclosures related to the estimates, including disclosures describing estimation uncertainty, are complete and reasonable in the context of U.S. GAAP. No subsequent events have occurred that would require adjustment to the estimate and related disclosures included in the financial statements.
7. Related-party transactions have been recorded in accordance with the economic substance of the transaction and appropriately accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the requirements of U.S.
GAAP. Types of related party transactions engaged in by the Districts include:
a. Those with the primary government having accountability for the Districts. b. Interfund transactions, including interfund accounts and advances receivable and payable, sale and purchase transactions, interfund transfers, long-term loans, leasing arrangements and guarantees.
8. All funds that meet the quantitative criteria in GASB Statement No. 34; Basic Financial Statements— and Management’s Discussion and Analysis—for State and Local Governments, as amended, and No. 37, Basic Financial Statements—and Management’s Discussion and Analysis—for State and Local Governments: Omnibus—an amendment of GASB Statements No. 21 and No. 34, for presentation as major are identified and presented as such and all other funds that are presented as major are particularly important to financial statement users.
9. The financial statements properly classify all funds and activities in accordance with GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, as amended.
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which more than one resource classification is available or followed paragraph 18 of GASB Statement No. 54 to determine the fund balance classifications for financial reporting purposes.
11. All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements, and for which U.S. GAAP requires adjustment or disclosure, have been adjusted or disclosed.
12. The effects of all known actual or possible litigation and claims have been accounted for and disclosed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
13. Management has followed applicable laws and regulations in adopting, approving and amending budgets.
14. Risk disclosures associated with deposit and investment securities are presented in accordance with GASB requirements.
15. Provisions for uncollectible receivables have been properly identified and recorded.
16. Capital assets, including infrastructure, intangible assets, and right-of-use assets are properly capitalized, reported and, if applicable, depreciated.
17. The government properly separated information in debt disclosures related to direct borrowings and direct placements of debt from other debt and disclosed any unused lines of credit, collateral pledged to secure debt, terms in the debt agreements related to significant default or termination events with finance-related consequences and significant subjective acceleration clauses in accordance with GASB Statement No. 88, Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct Borrowings and Direct Placements. 18. Components of net position (net investment in capital assets, restricted, and unrestricted) and classifications of fund balance (nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned) are properly classified and, if applicable, approved.
19. Revenues are appropriately classified in the Statements of Activities within program revenues and general revenues.
20. Expenses have been appropriately classified in or allocated to functions and programs in the Statements of Activities, and allocations have been made on a reasonable basis.
21. Interfund, internal, and intra-entity activity and balances have been appropriately classified and reported.
22. The Districts’ policies regarding whether to first apply restricted or unrestricted resources when an expense is incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted net position is available and appropriately disclosed and that net position is properly recognized under the policies.
23. We are not aware of any entities with which the Districts have tax abatement agreements that would require implementation of GASB Statement No. 77, Tax Abatement Disclosures. 26 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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24. We are not award of any tax abatements entered into by other governments that affect the Districts’ revenues that would require disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 77.
25. Leases have been properly identified, recorded and disclosed in accordance with GASB Statement No. 87, Leases. 26. We are not aware of any subscription-based technology information arrangements (SBITAs) under GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements. 27. We are not aware of any public-private and public-public partnerships and availability payments under GASB Statement No. 94, Public-Private and Public-Public Partnerships and Availability Payment Arrangements. 28. There are no concentrations or constraints requiring disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 102, Certain Risk Disclosures. 29. In the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, we requested that you draft the financial statements in connection with your audit.
With respect to this service:
a. We have made all management decisions and performed all management functions; b. We assigned an appropriate individual to oversee the services; c. We evaluated the adequacy and results of the services performed, and made an informed judgment on the results of the services performed;
d. We have accepted responsibility for the results of the services; and e. We have accepted responsibility for all significant judgments and decisions that were made.
30. We have no direct or indirect legal or moral obligation for any debt of any organization, public or private, or to special assessment bondholders, that is not disclosed in the financial statements.
31. We are not aware of any conduit debt obligations and/or certain arrangements associated with conduit debt obligations that would require disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 91, Conduit Debt Obligations. 32. We have complied with all aspects of laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and agreements that would have a material effect on the financial statements in the event of noncompliance. In connection therewith, we specifically represent that we are responsible for determining that we are not 27 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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subject to the requirements of the Single Audit Act because we have not received, expended or otherwise been the beneficiary of the required amount of federal awards during the period of this audit.
33. We have reviewed GASB Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and concluded the implementation did not have a material impact on the basic financial statements.
34. We have no knowledge of any uncorrected misstatements in the financial statements.
35. We have requested an unsecured electronic copy of the auditor’s reports and basic financial statements and agree that the auditor’s reports and basic financial statements will not be modified in any manner.
Information Provided
36. We have provided you with:
a. Access to all information of which we are aware that is relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the basic financial statements such as records, documentation and other matters. b. Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audits. c. Unrestricted access to persons within the City of Modesto or Districts from whom you determined it necessary to obtain audit evidence.
d. Minutes of the meetings of the governing council, or summaries of actions of recent meetings for which minutes have not yet been prepared.
37. All transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the basic financial statements.
38. It is our responsibility to establish and maintain internal control over financial reporting. One of the components of an entity’s system of internal control is risk assessment. We hereby represent that our risk assessment process includes the identification and assessment of risks of material misstatement due to fraud. We have shared with you our fraud risk assessment, including a description of the risks, our assessment of the magnitude and likelihood of misstatements arising from those risks, and the controls that we have designed and implemented in response to those risks.
39. We have no knowledge of allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the Districts’ basic financial statements involving:
a. Management.
b. Employees who have significant roles in internal control. c. Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the basic financial statements. 28 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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40. We have no knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting Districts’ basic financial statements received in communications from employees, former employees, analysts, regulators, or others.
41. We have no knowledge of noncompliance or suspected noncompliance with laws and regulations.
42. We are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation, claims or assessments; unasserted claims or assessments that are probable of assertion and must be disclosed in accordance with GASB Codification Section C50, Claims and Judgements; and other matters including gain or loss contingencies, whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements. Neither we nor the Districts or other acting on behalf of the Districts have not consulted a lawyer concerning litigation, claims, assessments or other matters affecting the Districts.
There are no other unasserted claims or assessments which are probable of assertion.
43. We have disclosed to you the identity of all of the Districts’ related parties and all the related-party relationships and transactions of which we are aware.
44. We are aware of no deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, including significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect the Districts’ abilities to record, process, summarize and report financial data.
45. There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with, or deficiencies in, financial reporting practices.
46. It is our responsibility to inform you of all current and potential affiliates of Districts as defined by the “State and Local Government Client Affiliates” interpretation (ET sec. 1.224.020). Financial interests in, and other relationships with, affiliates of the Districts may create threats to independence. We have:
a. Provided you with all information we are aware of with respect to current and potential affiliates, including the degree of influence assessments and materiality assessments. b. Notified you that there are changes to relevant considerations that may impact our determination of the existence of current or potential affiliates involving (i) changes in the determination of the materiality of an entity to the Districts’ financial statements as a whole, (ii) the level of influences Districts have over an entity’s financial reporting process or (iii) the level of controls or influences the Districts or a potential or current affiliate has over an investee that is not trivial or clearly inconsequential, sufficiently in advance of their effective dates to enable the Districts and Vasquez and Company LLP to identify and eliminate potential impermissible services and relationships between Vasquez and Company LLP or its associated entities and those potential affiliates, prior to the effective dates.
c. Made you aware, to the best of our knowledge and belief, of any nonaudit services that Districts or any of our affiliates has engaged Vasquez and Company LLP or any of its associated entities to perform.
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47. During the course of your audits, you may have accumulated records containing data that should be reflected in our books and records. All such data have been so reflected. Accordingly, copies of such records in your possession are no longer needed by us.
Compliance Considerations
In connection with your audit conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we confirm that management:
48. Is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
49. Is responsible for compliance with the laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and grant agreements applicable to the auditee.
50. Is not aware of any instances of identified and suspected fraud and noncompliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements that have a material effect on the financial statements.
51. Is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
52. Acknowledges its responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
53. Has a process to track the status of audit findings and recommendations.
54. Is not aware of any investigations or legal proceedings that have been initiated with respect to the period under audit.
55. Acknowledges its responsibilities as it relates to non-audit services performed by the auditor, including that it assumes all management responsibilities; that it oversees the services by designating an individual, preferably within senior management, who possesses suitable skill, knowledge or experience; that it evaluates the adequacy and results of the services performed; and that it accepts responsibility for the results of the services.
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City of Modesto
DeAnna Christensen
Director of Finance
Joseph Lopez
City Manager
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Accounting Division
P.O. Box 642
Modesto, California 95354
209.577.5387
[email protected]
November 12, 2025
Vasquez and Company LLP
655 N Central Avenue, Suite 1550
Glendale, CA 93215
In connection with your engagement to perform, in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, specified agreed-upon procedures with respect to the Annual Appropriations Limit of the City of Modesto, California (the City) for the year ended June 30, 2025, we confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, the following representations made to you during the course of your engagement:
1. We understand that the City has the responsibility Annual Appropriations Limit for the year ended June 30, 2025.
2. We acknowledge that the procedures performed during your engagement are appropriate for the intended purpose of the engagement.
3. We have made available to you all records and related data relevant Annual Appropriations Limit for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the agreed-upon procedures.
4. There are no known matters contradicting the Annual Appropriations Limit for the year ended June 30, 2025, nor any communication from regulatory agencies affecting the Annual Appropriations Limit for the year ended June 30, 2025.
5. We have no knowledge of any material misstatements in the Annual Appropriations Limit of the City for the year ended June 30, 2025.
6. We have disclosed to you all known events subsequent to June 30, 2025, that would have a material effect on the Annual Appropriations Limit of the City for the year ended June 30, 2025.
7. There has been no knowledge of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the entity involving:
a. Management.
b. Employees who have significant roles in internal control. c. Others where fraud could have a material effect on the Annual Appropriations Limit of the City for the year ended June 30, 2025.
8. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design and implementation of programs and controls to provide reasonable assurance that fraud is prevented and detected.
9. We have no knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the City received in communications from employees, former employees, analysts, regulators, short sellers or others.
10. We have responded fully to all inquiries made to us by you during your engagement. 32 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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11. During the course of your engagement, you may have accumulated records containing data that should be reflected in our books and records. All such data have been so reflected. Accordingly, copies of such records in your possession are no longer needed by us.
12. We have requested an unsecured electronic copy of the final subject matter and agreed-upon procedures report and agree that the final subject matter and agreed-upon procedures report will not be modified in any manner.
City of Modesto
DeAnna Christensen
Director of Finance
Joseph P. Lopez
City Manager
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Accounting Division
P.O. Box 642
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209.577.5387
[email protected]
November 12, 2025
Vasquez and Company LLP
655 N Central Avenue, Suite 1550
Glendale, CA 93215
This representation letter is provided in connection with your audit of the basic financial statements of the Modesto-Ceres Fire Protection Agency (the Agency), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, for the purpose of expressing an opinion on whether the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S.
GAAP).
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, having made such inquiries as we considered necessary for the purpose of appropriately informing ourselves, that as of November 12, 2025:
Financial Statements
1. We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements referred to above in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
2. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
3. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
4. The financial statements of the Agency are included in the City of Modesto’s Annual Comprehensive Financial report as a fiduciary fund as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025.
5. The methods, data, and significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates and their related disclosures are appropriate to achieve recognition, measurement, or disclosure that is reasonable in the context of U.S. GAAP, and reflect our judgment based on our knowledge and experience about past and current events, and our assumptions about conditions we expect to exist and courses of action we expect to take.
6. Related-party transactions have been recorded in accordance with the economic substance of the transaction and appropriately accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the requirements of U.S.
GAAP. Types of related party transactions engaged in by the Agency include:
a. Those with the primary government having accountability for the Agency. b. Those with joint ventures in which the Agency has an interest. c. Those with jointly governed organizations in which the Agency participates. 34 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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d. Interfund transactions, including interfund accounts and advances receivable and payable, sale and purchase transactions, interfund transfers, long-term loans, leasing arrangements and guarantees.
7. All funds that meet the quantitative criteria in GASB Statement No. 34; Basic Financial Statements— and Management’s Discussion and Analysis—for State and Local Governments, as amended, and No. 37, Basic Financial Statements—and Management’s Discussion and Analysis—for State and Local Governments: Omnibus—an amendment of GASB Statements No. 21 and No. 34, for presentation as major are identified and presented as such and all other funds that are presented as major are particularly important to financial statement users.
8. The financial statements properly classify all funds and activities in accordance with GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, as amended.
9. The Agency followed either its established accounting policy regarding which resources (that is, restricted, committed, assigned or unassigned) are considered to be spent first for expenditures for which more than one resource classification is available or followed paragraph 18 of GASB Statement No. 54 to determine the fund balance classifications for financial reporting purposes.
10. All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements, and for which U.S. GAAP requires adjustment or disclosure, have been adjusted or disclosed.
11. The effects of all known actual or possible litigation and claims have been accounted for and disclosed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
12. Management has followed applicable laws and regulations in adopting, approving and amending budgets.
13. Risk disclosures associated with deposit and investment securities are presented in accordance with GASB requirements.
14. Provisions for uncollectible receivables have been properly identified and recorded.
15. Capital assets, including infrastructure, intangible assets, and right-of-use assets are properly capitalized, reported and, if applicable, depreciated.
16. There are no debt requiring disclosures in accordance with GASB Statement No. 88, Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct Borrowings and Direct Placements. 17. Components of net position (net investment in capital assets, restricted, and unrestricted) and classifications of fund balance (nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned) are properly classified and, if applicable, approved.
18. Revenues are appropriately classified in the statement of activities within program revenues and general revenues.
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19. Expenses have been appropriately classified in or allocated to functions and programs in the statement of activities, and allocations have been made on a reasonable basis.
20. Interfund, internal, and intra-entity activity and balances have been appropriately classified and reported.
21. The Agency’s policies regarding whether to first apply restricted or unrestricted resources when an expense is incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted net position are available and appropriately disclosed and that net position is properly recognized under the policies.
22. We are not aware of any entities with which the Agency have tax abatement agreements that require implementation of GASB Statement No. 77, Tax Abatement Disclosures. 23. We are not aware of any tax abatements entered into by other governments that affect the Agency’s revenues that would require disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 77.
24. We are not aware of any subscription-based technology information arrangements (SBITAs) under GASB Statement No. 87, Leases. 25. We are not aware of any subscription-based technology information arrangements (SBITAs) under GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements. 26. We are not aware of any public-private and public-public partnerships and availability payments under GASB Statement No. 94, Public-Private and Public-Public Partnerships and Availability Payment Arrangements. 27. There are no concentrations or constraints requiring disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 102, Certain Risk Disclosures. 28. In the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, we requested that you draft the financial statements in connection with your audit.
With respect to this service:
a. We have made all management decisions and performed all management functions; b. We assigned an appropriate individual to oversee the services; c. We evaluated the adequacy and results of the services performed, and made an informed judgment on the results of the services performed;
d. We have accepted responsibility for the results of the services; and e. We have accepted responsibility for all significant judgments and decisions that were made. 36 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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29. We have no direct or indirect legal or moral obligation for any debt of any organization, public or private, or to special assessment bondholders, that is not disclosed in the financial statements.
30. We are not aware of any conduit debt obligations and/or certain arrangements associated with conduit debt obligations that would require disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 91, Conduit Debt Obligations
31. We have complied with all aspects of laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and agreements that would have a material effect on the financial statements in the event of noncompliance. In connection therewith, we specifically represent that we are responsible for determining that we are not subject to the requirements of the Single Audit Act because we have not received, expended or otherwise been the beneficiary of the required amount of federal awards during the period of this audit.
32. We have reviewed GASB Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and concluded the implementation did not have a material impact on the basic financial statements.
33. We have no knowledge of any uncorrected misstatements in the financial statements.
34. We have requested an unsecured electronic copy of the auditor’s reports and basic financial statements and agree that the auditor’s reports and basic financial statements will not be modified in any manner.
Information Provided
35. We have provided you with:
a. Access to all information of which we are aware that is relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the basic financial statements such as records, documentation and other matters. b. Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audit. c. Unrestricted access to persons within the City and Agency from whom you determined it necessary to obtain audit evidence.
d. Minutes of the meetings of the governing board, or summaries of actions of recent meetings for which minutes have not yet been prepared.
36. All transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the basic financial statements.
37. It is our responsibility to establish and maintain internal control over financial reporting. One of the components of an entity’s system of internal control is risk assessment. We hereby represent that our risk assessment process includes identification and assessment of risks of material misstatement due to fraud. We have shared with you our fraud risk assessment, including a description of the risks, our 37 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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assessment of the magnitude and likelihood of misstatements arising from those risks, and the controls that we have designed and implemented in response to those risks.
38. We have no knowledge of allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the Agency’s basic financial statements involving:
a. Management.
b. Employees who have significant roles in internal control. c. Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the basic financial statements.
39. We have no knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the Agency’s basic financial statements received in communications from employees, former employees, analysts, regulators, or others.
40. We have no knowledge of noncompliance or suspected noncompliance with laws and regulations.
41. We are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation, claims or assessments; unasserted claims or assessments that are probable of assertion and must be disclosed in accordance with GASB Codification Section C50, Claims and Judgements; and other matters including gain or loss contingencies, whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements. Neither we nor the Agency or other acting on behalf of the Agency have not consulted a lawyer concerning litigation, claims, assessments or other matters affecting the Agency.
There are no other unasserted claims or assessments which are probable of assertion.
42. We have disclosed to you the identity of all of the Agency’s related parties and all the related-party relationships and transactions of which we are aware.
43. We are aware of no deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, including significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data.
44. There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with, or deficiencies, in financial reporting practices.
45. It is our responsibility to inform you of all current and potential affiliates of the Agency as defined by the “State and Local Government Client Affiliates” interpretation (ET sec. 1.224.020). Financial interests in, and other relationships with, affiliates of the Agency may create threats to independence. We have:
a. Provided you with all information we are aware of with respect to current and potential affiliates, including the degree of influence assessments and materiality assessments. b. Notified you that there were no changes relevant considerations that may impact our determination of the existence of current or potential affiliates involving (i) changes in the determination of the materiality of an entity to the Agency’s financial statements as a whole, (ii) the level of influences Agency have over an entity’s financial reporting process or (iii) the level of controls or influences the Agency or a potential or current affiliate has over an investee that is not trivial or clearly 38 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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inconsequential, sufficiently in advance of their effective dates to enable the Agency and Vasquez and Company LLP to identify and eliminate potential impermissible services and relationships between Vasquez and Company LLP or its associated entities and those potential affiliates, prior to the effective dates.
c. Made you aware, to the best of our knowledge and belief, of any nonaudit services that the Agency or any of our affiliates has engaged Vasquez and Company LLP or any of its associated entities to perform.
46. During the course of your audit, you may have accumulated records containing data that should be reflected in our books and records. All such data have been so reflected. Accordingly, copies of such records in your possession are no longer needed by us.
Compliance Considerations
In connection with your audit conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we confirm that management:
47. Is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
48. Is responsible for compliance with the laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and grant agreements applicable to the auditee.
49. Is not aware of any instances of identified and suspected fraud and noncompliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements that have a material effect on the financial statements.
50. Is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
51. Acknowledges its responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
52. Has a process to track the status of audit findings and recommendations.
53. Is not aware of any investigations or legal proceedings that have been initiated with respect to the period under audit.
54. Acknowledges its responsibilities as it relates to non-audit services performed by the auditor, including that it assumes all management responsibilities; that it oversees the services by designating an individual, preferably within senior management, who possesses suitable skill, knowledge or experience; that it evaluates the adequacy and results of the services performed; and that it accepts responsibility for the results of the services.
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Modesto-Ceres Fire Protection Agency
DeAnna Christensen
Director of Finance – City of Modesto
Joseph P. Lopez – City Manager of the City of Modesto
Member
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Finance Department
Accounting Division
P.O. Box 642
Modesto, California 95354
209.577.5387
[email protected]
November 12, 2025
Vasquez and Company LLP
655 N Central Avenue, Suite 1550
Glendale, CA 93215
This representation letter is provided in connection with your audit of the basic financial statements of the Measure H Fund (the Fund) of the City of Modesto, California (the City), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, for the purpose of expressing an opinion on whether the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP)
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, having made such inquiries as we considered necessary for the purpose of appropriately informing ourselves, that as of November 12, 2025:
Financial Statements
1. We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements referred to above in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
2. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
3. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
4. The financial statements of the Measure H Funds are included in the City of Modesto’s Annual Comprehensive Financial report as part of the general fund, special revenue funds and internal service funds as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025.
5. The methods, data, and significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates and their related disclosures are appropriate to achieve recognition, measurement, or disclosure that is reasonable in the context of U.S. GAAP, and reflect our judgment based on our knowledge and experience about past and current events, and our assumptions about conditions we expect to exist and courses of action we expect to take.
6. Related-party transactions have been recorded in accordance with the economic substance of the transaction and appropriately accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the requirements of U.S.
GAAP. Types of related party transactions engaged in by the City include:
a. Those with the primary government having accountability for the Fund. b. Interfund transactions, including interfund accounts and advances receivable and payable, sale and purchase transactions, interfund transfers, long-term loans, leasing arrangements and guarantees.
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7. All funds that meet the quantitative criteria in GASB Statement No. 34; Basic Financial Statements— and Management’s Discussion and Analysis—for State and Local Governments, as amended, and No. 37, Basic Financial Statements—and Management’s Discussion and Analysis—for State and Local Governments: Omnibus—an amendment of GASB Statements No. 21 and No. 34, for presentation as major are identified and presented as such and all other funds that are presented as major are particularly important to financial statement users.
8. The financial statements properly classify all funds and activities in accordance with GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, as amended.
9. The City followed either its established accounting policy regarding which resources (that is, restricted, committed, assigned or unassigned) are considered to be spent first for expenditures for which more than one resource classification is available or followed paragraph 18 of GASB Statement No. 54 to determine the fund balance classifications for financial reporting purposes.
10. All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements, and for which U.S. GAAP requires adjustment or disclosure, have been adjusted or disclosed.
11. The effects of all known actual or possible litigation and claims have been accounted for and disclosed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
12. Management has followed applicable laws and regulations in adopting, approving and amending budgets.
13. Risk disclosures associated with deposit and investment securities are presented in accordance with GASB requirements.
14. Provisions for uncollectible receivables have been properly identified and recorded.
15. Capital assets, including infrastructure, intangible assets, and right-of-use assets are properly capitalized, reported and, if applicable, depreciated.
16. There are no debt requiring disclosures in accordance with GASB Statement No. 88, Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct Borrowings and Direct Placements. 17. Components of net position (net investment in capital assets, restricted, and unrestricted) and classifications of fund balance (nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned) are properly classified and, if applicable, approved.
18. Revenues are appropriately classified in the Statements of Activities within program revenues and general revenues.
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19. Expenses have been appropriately classified in or allocated to functions and programs in the Statements of Activities, and allocations have been made on a reasonable basis
20. Interfund, internal, and intra-entity activity and balances have been appropriately classified and reported.
21. The City’s policies as it related to Measure H regarding whether to first apply restricted or unrestricted resources when an expense is incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted net position are available and appropriately disclosed and that net position is properly recognized under the policies.
22. We are not aware of any entities with which the Measure H Funds have tax abatement agreements that would require implementation of GASB Statement No. 77, Tax Abatement Disclosures. 23. We are not aware of any tax abatements entered into by other governments that affect the Measure H Funds’ revenues that would require disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 77.
24. We are not aware of any leases under GASB Statement No. 87, Leases. 25. We are not aware of any subscription-based technology information arrangements (SBITAs) under GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements. 26. We are not aware of any public-private and public-public partnerships and availability payments under GASB Statement No. 94, Public-Private and Public-Public Partnerships and Availability Payment Arrangements. 27. In the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, we requested that you draft the financial statements in connection with your audit.
With respect to this service:
a. We have made all management decisions and performed all management functions; b. We assigned an appropriate individual to oversee the services; c. We evaluated the adequacy and results of the services performed, and made an informed judgment on the results of the services performed;
d. We have accepted responsibility for the results of the services; and e. We have accepted responsibility for all significant judgments and decisions that were made. 43 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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28. We have no direct or indirect legal or moral obligation for any debt of any organization, public or private, or to special assessment bondholders, that is not disclosed in the financial statements.
29. We are not aware of any conduit debt obligations and/or certain arrangements associated with conduit debt obligations that would require disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 91, Conduit Debt Obligations. 30. We have complied with all aspects of laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and agreements that would have a material effect on the financial statements in the event of noncompliance. The City had made the necessary City-wide Single Audit arrangements.
31. There are no concentrations or constraints requiring disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 102, Certain Risk Disclosures. 32. We have reviewed GASB Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and concluded the implementation did not have a material impact on the basic financial statements.
33. We have no knowledge of any uncorrected misstatements in the financial statements.
34. We have requested an unsecured electronic copy of the auditor’s report and basic financial statements and agree that the auditor’s report and basic financial statements will not be modified in any manner.
Information Provided
35. We have provided you with:
a. Access to all information of which we are aware that is relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the basic financial statements such as records, documentation and other matters. b. Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audit. c. Unrestricted access to persons within the City from whom you determined it necessary to obtain audit evidence.
d. Minutes of the meetings of the governing council, or summaries of actions of recent meetings for which minutes have not yet been prepared.
36. All transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the basic financial statements.
37. It is our responsibility to establish and maintain internal control over financial reporting. One of the components of an entity’s system of internal control is risk assessment. We hereby represent that our risk assessment process includes the identification and assessment of risks of material misstatement due to fraud. We have shared with you our fraud risk assessment, including a description of the risks, 44 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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our assessment of the magnitude and likelihood of misstatements arising from those risks, and the controls that we have designed and implemented in response to those risks.
38. We have no knowledge of allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the MEASURE H Funds’ basic financial statements involving:
a. Management.
b. Employees who have significant roles in internal control. c. Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the basic financial statements.
39. We have no knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the basic financial statements received in communications from employees, former employees, analysts, regulators, or others.
40. We have no knowledge of noncompliance or suspected noncompliance with laws and regulations.
41. We are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation, claims or assessments; unasserted claims or assessments that are probable of assertion and must be disclosed in accordance with GASB Codification Section C50, Claims and Judgements; and other matters including gain or loss contingencies, whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements. We have not consulted legal counsel concerning litigation, claims, assessments or other matters affecting the Measure H Fund.
There are no other unasserted claims or assessments which are probable of assertion.
42. We have disclosed to you the identity of all of the related parties and all the related-party relationships and transactions of which we are aware.
43. We are aware of no deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, including significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect the City’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data.
44. There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with, or deficiencies in, financial reporting practices.
45. It is our responsibility to inform you of all current and potential affiliates of the City as defined by the “State and Local Government Client Affiliates” interpretation (ET sec. 1.224.020). Financial interests in, and other relationships with, affiliates of the City may create threats to independence. We have:
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b. Notified you that there were no changes to relevant considerations that may impact our determination of the existence of current or potential affiliates involving (i) changes in the determination of the materiality of an entity to the basic financial statements as a whole, (ii) the level of influence the City has over an entity’s financial reporting process or (iii) the level of control or influence the City or a potential or current affiliate has over an investee that is not trivial or clearly inconsequential, sufficiently in advance of their effective dates to enable the City and Vasquez and Company LLP to identify and eliminate potential impermissible services and relationships between Vasquez and Company LLP or its associated entities and those potential affiliates, prior to the effective dates.
c. Made you aware, to the best of our knowledge and belief, of any nonaudit services that the City or any of our affiliates has engaged Vasquez and Company LLP or any of its associated entities to perform.
46. During the course of your audit, you may have accumulated records containing data that should be reflected in our books and records. All such data have been so reflected. Accordingly, copies of such records in your possession are no longer needed by us.
Compliance Considerations
In connection with your audit conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we confirm that management:
47. Is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
48. Is responsible for compliance with the laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and grant agreements applicable to the auditee.
49. Is not aware of any instances of identified and suspected fraud and noncompliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements that have a material effect on the financial statements.
50. Is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
51. Acknowledges its responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
52. Has a process to track the status of audit findings and recommendations.
53. Is not aware of any investigations or legal proceedings that have been initiated with respect to the period under audit.
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54. Acknowledges its responsibilities as it relates to non-audit services performed by the auditor, including that it assumes all management responsibilities; that it oversees the services by designating an individual, preferably within senior management, who possesses suitable skill, knowledge or experience; that it evaluates the adequacy and results of the services performed; and that it accepts responsibility for the results of the services.
City of Modesto
DeAnna Christensen
Director of Finance
Joseph P. Lopez
City Manager
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Accounting Division
P.O. Box 642
Modesto, California 95354
209.577.5387
[email protected]
November 12, 2025
Vasquez and Company LLP
655 N Central Avenue, Suite 1550
Glendale, CA 93215
This representation letter is provided in connection with your audit of the basic financial statements of the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds of the City of Modesto, California (the City), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, for the purpose of expressing an opinion on whether the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, having made such inquiries as we considered necessary for the purpose of appropriately informing ourselves, that as of November 12, 2025:
Financial Statements
1. We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements referred to above in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
2. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
3. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
4. The financial statements of the TDA Funds are included in the City of Modesto’s Annual Comprehensive Financial report as special revenue funds as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025.
5. The methods, data, and significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates and their related disclosures are appropriate to achieve recognition, measurement, or disclosure that is reasonable in the context of U.S. GAAP, and reflect our judgment based on our knowledge and experience about past and current events, and our assumptions about conditions we expect to exist and courses of action we expect to take.
6. Related-party transactions have been recorded in accordance with the economic substance of the transaction and appropriately accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the requirements of U.S.
GAAP. Types of related party transactions engaged in by the City include:
a. Those with the primary government having accountability for the Fund. b. Interfund transactions, including interfund accounts and advances receivable and payable, sale and purchase transactions, interfund transfers, long-term loans, leasing arrangements and guarantees.
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7. The financial statements properly classify all funds and activities in accordance with GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, as amended.
8. The City followed either its established accounting policy regarding which resources (that is, restricted, committed, assigned or unassigned) are considered to be spent first for expenditures for which more than one resource classification is available or followed paragraph 18 of GASB Statement No. 54 to determine the fund balance classifications for financial reporting purposes.
9. All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements, and for which U.S. GAAP requires adjustment or disclosure, have been adjusted or disclosed.
10. The effects of all known actual or possible litigation and claims have been accounted for and disclosed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
11. Management has followed applicable laws and regulations in adopting, approving and amending budgets.
12. Risk disclosures associated with deposit and investment securities are presented in accordance with GASB requirements.
13. Interfund, internal, and intra-entity activity and balances have been appropriately classified and reported.
14. We are not aware of any entities with which the TDA Funds have tax abatement agreements that would require implementation of GASB Statement No. 77, Tax Abatement Disclosures. 15. We are not aware of any tax abatements entered into by other governments that affect the TDA Funds’ revenues that would require disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 77.
16. In the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, we requested that you draft the financial statements in connection with your audit.
With respect to this service:
a. We have made all management decisions and performed all management functions; b. We assigned an appropriate individual to oversee the services; c. We evaluated the adequacy and results of the services performed, and made an informed judgment on the results of the services performed;
d. We have accepted responsibility for the results of the services; and e. We have accepted responsibility for all significant judgments and decisions that were made. 49 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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17. We have no direct or indirect legal or moral obligation for any debt of any organization, public or private, or to special assessment bondholders, that is not disclosed in the financial statements.
18. We have complied with all aspects of laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and agreements that would have a material effect on the financial statements in the event of noncompliance. The City had made the necessary City-wide Single Audit arrangements.
19. There are no concentrations or constraints requiring disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 102, Certain Risk Disclosures. 20. We have reviewed GASB Statement No. 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections—an amendment of GASB Statement No. 62, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and concluded the implementation did not have a material impact on the basic financial statements.
21. We have no knowledge of any uncorrected misstatements in the financial statements.
22. We have requested an unsecured electronic copy of the auditor’s report and basic financial statements and agree that the auditor’s report and basic financial statements will not be modified in any manner.
Information Provided
23. We have provided you with:
a. Access to all information of which we are aware that is relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the basic financial statements such as records, documentation and other matters. b. Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audit. c. Unrestricted access to persons within the City from whom you determined it necessary to obtain audit evidence.
d. Minutes of the meetings of the governing council, or summaries of actions of recent meetings for which minutes have not yet been prepared.
24. All transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the basic financial statements.
25. It is our responsibility to establish and maintain internal control over financial reporting. One of the components of an entity’s system of internal control is risk assessment. We hereby represent that our risk assessment process includes the identification and assessment of risks of material misstatement due to fraud. We have shared with you our fraud risk assessment, including a description of the risks, our assessment of the magnitude and likelihood of misstatements arising from those risks, and the controls that we have designed and implemented in response to those risks.
26. We have no knowledge of allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the TDA Funds’ basic financial statements involving:
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a. Management.
b. Employees who have significant roles in internal control. c. Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the basic financial statements.
27. We have no knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the basic financial statements received in communications from employees, former employees, analysts, regulators, or others.
28. We have no knowledge of noncompliance or suspected noncompliance with laws and regulations.
29. We are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation, claims or assessments; unasserted claims or assessments that are probable of assertion and must be disclosed in accordance with GASB Codification Section C50, Claims and Judgements; and other matters including gain or loss contingencies, whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements. We have not consulted a lawyer concerning litigation, claims, assessments or other matters affecting the TDA Funds.
There are no other unasserted claims or assessments which are probable of assertion.
30. We have disclosed to you the identity of all of the related parties and all the related-party relationships and transactions of which we are aware.
31. We are aware of no deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, including significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect the City’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data.
32. There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with, or deficiencies in, financial reporting practices.
33. It is our responsibility to inform you of all current and potential affiliates of the City as defined by the “State and Local Government Client Affiliates” interpretation (ET sec. 1.224.020). Financial interests in, and other relationships with, affiliates of the City may create threats to independence. We have:
a. Made you aware, to the best of our knowledge and belief, of any nonaudit services that the City [or any of our affiliates has engaged Vasquez and Company LLP or any of its associated entities to perform.
34. During the course of your audit, you may have accumulated records containing data that should be reflected in our books and records. All such data have been so reflected. Accordingly, copies of such records in your possession are no longer needed by us.
Compliance Considerations
In connection with your audit conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we confirm that management:
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35. Is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
36. Is responsible for compliance with the laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and grant agreements applicable to the auditee.
37. Is not aware of any instances of identified and suspected fraud and noncompliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements that have a material effect on the financial statements.
38. Is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
39. Acknowledges its responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
40. Has a process to track the status of audit findings and recommendations.
41. Is not aware of any investigations or legal proceedings that have been initiated with respect to the period under audit.
42. Acknowledges its responsibilities as it relates to non-audit services performed by the auditor, including that it assumes all management responsibilities; that it oversees the services by designating an individual, preferably within senior management, who possesses suitable skill, knowledge or experience; that it evaluates the adequacy and results of the services performed; and that it accepts responsibility for the results of the services.
In connection with your audit in accordance with Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3, Section 99234 and Article 8, Section 99400(a), we confirm:
43. Management is responsible for complying, and has complied, with the requirements of Transportation Development Act Article 3, Section 99234 and Article 8, Section 99400(a).
44. Management is responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements of laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts and grant agreements related to TDA Funds.
45. Management is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance, and has designed, implemented and maintained, effective internal controls over compliance as it relates to the TDA Funds that provide reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing awards in compliance with related statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the related award that could have a material effect on TDA Funds.
46. Management has identified and disclosed all of its government programs and related activities subject to the TDA compliance audit.
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47. Management has identified and disclosed to the auditor the requirements of TDA statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of TDA awards that are considered to have a direct and material effect on TDA Funds.
48. Management has made available all TDA awards (including amendments, if any) and any other correspondence relevant to TDA programs and related activities that have taken place with agencies or pass-through entities.
49. Management has identified and disclosed to the auditor all amounts questioned and all known noncompliance with the direct and material compliance requirements of TDA awards or stated that there was no such noncompliance.
50. Management believes that the auditee has complied with the direct and material compliance requirements, including information related to the TDA Funds’ financial reports and claims for advances and reimbursements.
51. Management has made available all documentation related to compliance with the direct and material compliance requirements, including information related to TDA program financial reports and claims for advances and reimbursements.
52. Management has provided the auditor its interpretations of any compliance requirements that are subject to varying interpretations, if applicable.
53. Management is aware of no communications from TDA awarding agencies and pass-through entities concerning possible noncompliance with the direct and material compliance requirements, including communications received from the end of the period covered by the compliance audit to the date of the auditor’s report.
54. There are no findings and related corrective actions taken for previous audits, attestation engagements, and internal or external monitoring that directly relate to the objectives of the compliance audit, including findings received and corrective actions taken from the end of the period covered by the compliance audit to the date of the auditor’s report.
55. Management is responsible for taking corrective action on audit findings of the compliance audit that meets the requirements of the TDA program, if applicable.
56. There are no subsequent events that provide additional evidence with respect to conditions that existed at the end of the reporting period that affect noncompliance during the reporting period.
57. Management has disclosed whether any changes in internal control over compliance or other factors that might significantly affect the entity’s system of internal control, including any corrective action taken by management with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control over compliance, have occurred subsequent to the period covered by the auditor’s report or stated that there were no such known instances.
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58. TDA financial reports and claims for advances and reimbursements are supported by the books and records from which the basic financial statements have been prepared.
59. The copies of TDA financial reports provided to the auditor are true copies of the reports submitted, or electronically transmitted, to the federal agency or pass-through entity, as applicable.
60. There were no awards that have been passed through to subrecipients.
61. Management has charged costs to TDA awards in accordance with the applicable cost principle.
City of Modesto
DeAnna Christensen
Director of Finance
Joseph Lopez
City Manager
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P.O. Box 642
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209.577.5387
[email protected]
November 12, 2025
Vasquez and Company LLP
655 N Central Avenue, Suite 1550
Glendale, CA 93215
This representation letter is provided in connection with your audit of the basic financial statements of the Tuolumne River Regional Park (the Park), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025 for the purpose of expressing an opinion on whether the financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, having made such inquiries as we considered necessary for the purpose of appropriately informing ourselves, that as of November 12, 2025:
Financial Statements
1. We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements referred to above in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
2. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
3. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
4. The financial statements of the Park are included in the City of Modesto’s Annual Comprehensive Financial report as a fiduciary fund as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025.
5. The methods, data, and significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates and their related disclosures are appropriate to achieve recognition, measurement, or disclosure that is reasonable in the context of U.S. GAAP, and reflect our judgment based on our knowledge and experience about past and current events, and our assumptions about conditions we expect to exist and courses of action we expect to take.
6. The methods, assumptions and data used to measure accounting estimates are as follows, and result in estimates that are appropriate for financial statement measurements and disclosure purposes and have been consistently selected and applied in making the estimates: (1) the Park’s receivables are stated at the amounts collectible based on the results of the Park’s evaluations, (2) the estimated useful lives of the Park’s capital assets were based on management’s best estimate and prevailing practices in the local government sector, and (3) related to the net present values of the future leases payments are calculated based on the estimated incremental borrowing rates and investment rate of returns for the Park. Significant judgments made in making the estimates have taken into account all relevant information of which we are aware. Appropriate specialized skills or expertise have been applied in making the estimate. The assumptions listed above properly reflect our intent and ability to carry out 55 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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the specific courses of action previously communicated to you on behalf of the Park. All disclosures related to the estimates, including disclosures describing estimation uncertainty, are complete and reasonable in the context of U.S. GAAP. No subsequent events have occurred that would require adjustment to the estimate and related disclosures included in the financial statements.
7. Related-party transactions have been recorded in accordance with the economic substance of the transaction and appropriately accounted for and disclosed in accordance with the requirements of U.S.
GAAP. Types of related party transactions engaged in by the Park include:
a. Those with the primary government having accountability for the Park. b. Those with joint ventures in which the Park has an interest. c. Those with jointly governed organizations in which the Park participates. d. Interfund transactions, including interfund accounts and advances receivable and payable, sale and purchase transactions, interfund transfers, long-term loans, leasing arrangements and guarantees.
8. All funds that meet the quantitative criteria in GASB Statement No. 34; Basic Financial Statements— and Management’s Discussion and Analysis—for State and Local Governments, as amended, and No. 37, Basic Financial Statements—and Management’s Discussion and Analysis—for State and Local Governments: Omnibus—an amendment of GASB Statements No. 21 and No. 34, for presentation as major are identified and presented as such and all other funds that are presented as major are particularly important to financial statement users.
9. The financial statements properly classify all funds and activities in accordance with GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, as amended.
10. The Park followed either its established accounting policy regarding which resources (that is, restricted, committed, assigned or unassigned) are considered to be spent first for expenditures for which more than one resource classification is available or followed paragraph 18 of GASB Statement No. 54 to determine the fund balance classifications for financial reporting purposes.
11. All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements, and for which U.S. GAAP requires adjustment or disclosure, have been adjusted or disclosed.
12. The effects of all known actual or possible litigation and claims have been accounted for and disclosed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
13. Management has followed applicable laws and regulations in adopting, approving and amending budgets.
14. In the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, we requested that you draft the financial statements in connection with your audit.
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With respect to this service:
a. We have made all management decisions and performed all management functions; b. We assigned an appropriate individual to oversee the services; c. We evaluated the adequacy and results of the services performed, and made an informed judgment on the results of the services performed;
d. We have accepted responsibility for the results of the services; and e. We have accepted responsibility for all significant judgments and decisions that were made.
15. Risk disclosures associated with deposit and investment securities are presented in accordance with GASB requirements.
16. Provisions for uncollectible receivables have been properly identified and recorded.
17. Capital assets, including infrastructure, intangible assets, and right-of-use assets are properly capitalized, reported and, if applicable, depreciated.
18. There are no debt requiring disclosures in accordance with GASB Statement No. 88, Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct Borrowings and Direct Placements. 19. Components of net position (net investment in capital assets, restricted, and unrestricted) and classifications of fund balance (nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned) are properly classified and, if applicable, approved.
20. Revenues are appropriately classified in the statement of activities within program revenues and general revenues.
21. Expenses have been appropriately classified in or allocated to functions and programs in the statement of activities, and allocations have been made on a reasonable basis.
22. Interfund, internal, and intra-entity activity and balances have been appropriately classified and reported.
23. The Park’s policy regarding whether to first apply restricted or unrestricted resources when an expense is incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted net position is available and appropriately disclosed and that net position is properly recognized under the policy.
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25. We are not aware of any tax abatements entered into by other governments that affect the Park’s revenues that would require disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 77.
26. Leases have been properly identified, recorded and disclosed in accordance with GASB Statement No. 87, Leases. 27. We are not aware of any subscription-based technology information arrangements (SBITAs) under GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements. 28. We are not aware of any public-private and public-public partnerships and availability payments under GASB Statement No. 94, Public-Private and Public-Public Partnerships and Availability Payment Arrangements. 29. There are no concentrations or constraints requiring disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 102, Certain Risk Disclosures. 30. In the audit engagement letter dated May 7, 2025, we requested that you draft the financial statements in connection with your audit.
With respect to this service:
a. We have made all management decisions and performed all management functions; b. We assigned an appropriate individual to oversee the services; c. We evaluated the adequacy and results of the services performed, and made an informed judgment on the results of the services performed;
d. We have accepted responsibility for the results of the services; and e. We have accepted responsibility for all significant judgments and decisions that were made.
31. We have no direct or indirect legal or moral obligation for any debt of any organization, public or private, or to special assessment bond holders, that is not disclosed in the financial statements.
32. We are not aware of any conduit debt obligations and/or certain arrangements associated with conduit debt obligations that would require disclosure in accordance with GASB Statement No. 91, Conduit Debt Obligations. 33. We have complied with all aspects of laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and agreements that would have a material effect on the financial statements in the event of noncompliance. In connection therewith, we specifically represent that we are responsible for determining that we are not subject to the requirements of the Single Audit Act because we have not received, expended or otherwise been the beneficiary of the required amount of federal awards during the period of this audit. 58 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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34. We have reviewed GASB Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences, effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and concluded the implementation did not have a material impact on the basic financial statements.
35. We have no knowledge of any uncorrected misstatements in the financial statements.
36. We have requested an unsecured electronic copy of the auditor’s reports and basic financial statements and agree that the auditor’s reports and basic financial statements will not be modified in any manner.
Information Provided
37. We have provided you with:
a. Access to all information of which we are aware that is relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the basic financial statements such as records, documentation and other matters. b. Additional information that you have requested from us for the purpose of the audit. c. Unrestricted access to persons within the City and Park from whom you determined it necessary to obtain audit evidence.
d. Minutes of the meetings of the governing board, or summaries of actions of recent meetings for which minutes have not yet been prepared.
38. All transactions have been recorded in the accounting records and are reflected in the basic financial statements.
39. It is our responsibility to establish and maintain internal control over financial reporting. One of the components of an entity’s system of internal control is risk assessment. We hereby represent that our risk assessment process includes the identification and assessment of risks of material misstatement due to fraud. We have shared with you our fraud risk assessment, including a description of the risks, our assessment of the magnitude and likelihood of misstatements arising from those risks, and the controls that we have designed and implemented in response to those risks.
40. We have no knowledge of allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the Park’s basic financial statements involving:
a. Management.
b. Employees who have significant roles in internal control. c. Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the basic financial statements. 59 Appendix A - Management Representation Letters
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41. We have no knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the Park’s basic financial statements received in communications from employees, former employees, analysts, regulators, or others.
42. We have no knowledge of noncompliance or suspected noncompliance with laws and regulations.
43. We are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation, claims or assessments; unasserted claims or assessments that are probable of assertion and must be disclosed in accordance with GASB Codification Section C50, Claims and Judgements; and other matters including gain or loss contingencies, whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements. We have not consulted legal counsel concerning litigation, claims, assessments or other matters affecting the Park.
There are no other unasserted claims or assessments which are probable of assertion.
44. We have disclosed to you the identity of all of the Park’s related parties and all the related-party relationships and transactions of which we are aware.
45. We are aware of no deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, including significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, in the design or operation of internal controls that could adversely affect the Park’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data.
46. There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with, or deficiencies in, financial reporting practices.
47. It is our responsibility to inform you of all current and potential affiliates of the Park as defined by the “State and Local Government Client Affiliates” interpretation (ET sec. 1.224.020). Financial interests in, and other relationships with, affiliates of the Park may create threats to independence. We have:
a. Provided you with all information we are aware of with respect to current and potential affiliates, including the degree of influence assessments and materiality assessments. b. Notified you that there are no changes to relevant considerations that may impact our determination of the existence of current or potential affiliates involving (i) changes in the determination of the materiality of an entity to the Park’s financial statements as a whole, (ii) the level of influence the Park has over an entity’s financial reporting process or (iii) the level of control or influence the Park or a potential or current affiliate has over an investee that is not trivial or clearly inconsequential, sufficiently in advance of their effective dates to enable the Park and Vasquez and Company LLP to identify and eliminate potential impermissible services and relationships between Vasquez and Company LLP or its associated entities and those potential affiliates, prior to the effective dates. c. Made you aware, to the best of our knowledge and belief, of any nonaudit services that the Park or any of our affiliates has engaged Vasquez and Company LLP or any of its associated entities to perform.
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48. During the course of your audit, you may have accumulated records containing data that should be reflected in our books and records. All such data have been so reflected. Accordingly, copies of such records in your possession are no longer needed by us.
Compliance Considerations
In connection with your audit conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we confirm that management:
49. Is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.
50. Is responsible for compliance with the laws, regulations and provisions of contracts and grant agreements applicable to the auditee.
51. Is not aware of any instances of identified and suspected fraud and noncompliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements that have a material effect on the financial statements.
52. Is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
53. Acknowledges its responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of controls to prevent and detect fraud.
54. Has a process to track the status of audit findings and recommendations.
55. Is not aware of any investigations or legal proceedings that have been initiated with respect to the period under audit.
56. Acknowledges its responsibilities as it relates to non-audit services performed by the auditor, including that it assumes all management responsibilities; that it oversees the services by designating an individual, preferably within senior management, who possesses suitable skill, knowledge or experience; that it evaluates the adequacy and results of the services performed; and that it accepts responsibility for the results of the services.
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November 12, 2025
Tuolumne River Regional Park
DeAnna Christensen
Director of Finance
Joseph P. Lopez
City Manager
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CITY OF MODESTO
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:
February 10, 2026
Date: January 21, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Shanon Evans, Interim Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yosemite Community College District (YCCD)
CONTACT: Darin Jesberg, Deputy Fire Chief, [email protected], 209-572-9590 DESCRIPTION:
Consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) for development and use of the Classroom (Portable 101) located at 1220 Fire Science Lane. (Funding Source: General Fund)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:
This action supports the City of Modesto 2025-2026 Strategic Plan focus on quality of life under Goal A: Improve community safety and quality of life through a combination of prevention and intervention efforts that address safety and its underlying issues.
BACKGROUND:
On October 10, 2023, by Resolution 2023-454, The Modesto Fire Department (MFD) and Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) created a partnership through an Instructional Services Agreement (ISA). This partnership agreement provides for educational program oversight and enables shared use of personnel, equipment, and facilities.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish an agreement between YCCD and the City for the use of the Congressionally Funded Community Projects (CFCP) grant fund, award #P116Z230339, in the joint effort to modernize and expand the Portable 101 classroom training facility (“Portable 101”), located at 1220 Fire Science Lane, Modesto, CA, for students and public safety professionals associated with YCCD, per the agreement for the Oversight of the Fire and EMS Public Safety Programs between the City of Modesto (COM) and Yosemite Community College District (YCCD).
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Science Academy, fire technology courses, emergency medical services courses, and paramedic courses at MJC, and to provide continuous professional training and certifications for public safety professionals.
Portable 101 meets various firefighter and paramedic training objectives at the MJC Regional Fire Training Center (RFTC). Portable 101, along with other components of the facility build out, complements the RFTC and expands student/fire/EMS-paramedic service instructional and professional training capability.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval of this Memorandum of Understanding by the City Modesto and YCCD, YCCD shall reimburse the City up to $150,000, from the Congressionally Funded Community Projects (CFCP) grant award #P116Z230339, billable from July 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, for expenses incurred by the modernization and expansion of Portable 101 classroom training facility. Costs for this project are budgeted for and available within the General Fund and may be fully reimbursed once fully executed. The City of Modesto will submit to YCCD a quarterly invoice for the amount with the itemized record or receipts of goods and services for reimbursement.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
On January 12, 2026, this item was presented to the Safety and Communities Committee, and the Committee recommended forwarding the item to Council for approval.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff Recommendations:
Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) for development and use of the Classroom (Portable 101) located at 1220 Fire Science Lane, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement.
Approved by:
Shanon Evans, Interim Fire Chief
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments
1. Resolution
2. Memorandum of Understanding
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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) WITH YOSEMITE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (YCCD) FOR DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF THE CLASSROOM (PORTABLE 101)
LOCATED AT 1220 FIRE SCIENCE LANE., AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2023, by Resolution 2023-454, the Modesto Fire Department (MFD) and Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) created a partnership through am Instructional Services Agreement (ISA). This partnership agreement provides for educational program oversight and enables shared use of personnel, equipment, and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish an agreement between YCCD and the City for the use of the Congressionally Funded Community Projects (CFCP) grant fund, award #P116Z230339, in the joint effort to modernize and expand the Portable 101 classroom training facility (“Portable 101”), located at 1220 Fire Science Lane, Modesto, CA, for students and public safety professionals associated with YCCD, per the agreement for the Oversight of the Fire and EMS Public Safety Programs between the City of Modesto (COM) and Yosemite Community College District (YCCD); and
WHEREAS, Modesto Junior College (MJC), one of two (2) colleges in the YCCD, and City of Modesto have established a partnership to facilitate the development, instruction, and accreditation of the Fire Science Academy, fire technology courses, emergency medical services courses, and paramedic courses at MJC, and to provide continuous professional training and certifications for public safety professionals; and #8..
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WHEREAS, Portable 101 meets various firefighter and paramedic training objectives at the MJC Regional Fire Training Center (RFTC). Portable 101, along with other components of the facility build out, complements the RFTC and expands student/fire/EMS-paramedic service instructional and professional training capability; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of this Memorandum of Understanding by the City Modesto and YCCD, YCCD shall reimburse the City up to $150,000, from the Congressionally Funded Community Projects (CFCP) grant award #P116Z230339, billable from July 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, for expenses incurred by the modernization and expansion of Portable 101 classroom training facility; and WHEREAS, costs for this project are budgeted for and available within the General Fund and may be fully reimbursed once fully executed. The City of Modesto will submit to YCCD a quarterly invoice for the amount with the itemized record or receipts of goods and services for reimbursement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that it hereby approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) for development and use of the Classroom (Portable 101) located at 1220 Fire Science Lane.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to execute all documents and agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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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, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY:
JOSE M. SANCHEZ, City Attorney
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
MJC REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING CENTERE (RFTC)-PORTABLE 101
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF MODESTO AND THE YOSEMITE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is made on July 1, 2025, between Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) and the City of Modesto (COM), each a “Party” and together known as the “Parties”.
I. PURPOSE & SCOPE
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish an agreement between YCCD and COM for the use of the Congressionally Funded Community Projects (CFCP) grant fund, award #P116Z230339, in the joint effort to modernize and expand the Portable 101 classroom training facility (“Portable 101”), located at 1220 Fire Science Lane, Modesto, CA, owned by COM, for students and public safety professionals associated with YCCD, per the attached MOU for the Oversight of the Fire and EMS Public Safety Programs between the City of Modesto (COM) and Yosemite Community College District (YCCD).
Modesto Junior College (MJC), one of two colleges in the YCCD, and City of Modesto have established a partnership to facilitate the development, teaching, and accreditation of the fire academy, fire technology courses, emergency medical services courses, and paramedic courses at MJC, and to provide continuous professional training and certifications for public safety professionals.
The Portable 101 meets different firefighter and paramedic training objectives at the MJC Regional Fire Training Center (RFTC). The Portable 101, along with other components of the facility build out, complements the RFTC and expands student/fire/EMS-paramedic service instructional and professional training capability.
II. TIMES OF USE, INCLUDING RESTRICTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS YCCD will follow the Portable 101 classroom training facility use is in accordance with the previously executed MOU for Oversight of the Fire and EMS Public Safety Program agreement under Section 1. Scope of Services, (b) Training Facilities Use.
Under this MOU, City of Modesto shall grant YCCD students and instructors’ access to and use of the Portable 101 classroom training facility for a term of twenty-five (25) years, or for the usable lifespan of the portable, whichever is later.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
The City of Modesto shall be responsible for the following:
a. Modernization and expansion of classroom capabilities for instruction space and training capacities on Portable 101 located at 1220 Fire Science Lane, Modesto, CA. b. Maintenance of the Portable 101 and associated props and facilities. c. Providing access to the training facilities for YCCD and Modesto Junior College students and professionals associated with the fire academy, fire technology courses, emergency medical services courses, and the paramedic program. By mutual agreement, this may be extended to programs, including public safety, and the MJC RFTC Partner Agencies Partnership Agreement that may benefit from using the training classrooms at Portable 101, as it related to the fire and emergency instructional services.
d. Coordination of scheduling for the training facilities. e. Identification of building systems, equipment, supplies and/or props used and/or damages caused by YCCD students or employees during the use of the classroom.
YCCD shall be responsible for the following:
a. Reimbursement for supplies, materials, equipment, and professional services used to modernize and expand the Portable 101 classroom training facilities. b. Replacement of the same or better standard and functionality, and/or repair of equipment, props, and building systems caused by the error or intentional act of a YCCD student or employee.
c. Assurance that each component of YCCD instruction is overseen by an instructor of record meeting qualifications established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
III. REMUNERATION
Upon acceptance of this Memorandum of Understanding by the City Modesto and YCCD, YCCD shall reimburse the City of Modesto up to $150,000, from the Congressionally Funded Community Projects (CFCP) grant award #P116Z230339, billable from July 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, in support of the modernization and expansion of Portable 101 classroom training facility.
REIMBURSEMENT/INVOICE: The City of Modesto will submit to YCCD a quarterly invoice for the amount with the itemized record or receipts of goods and services for reimbursement. Invoicing can be submitted beginning July 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2026 as a Final Invoice.
IV. DURATION OF AGREEMENT, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT This MOU shall provide access to and use of the Portable 101 classroom for 25 years (July 1, 2024- June 30, 2049), or for the usable lifespan of Portable 101, whichever occurs later.
If a conflict arises between the Parties named in this MOU, the YCCD and COM, agree to meet to resolve the matter amicably. If needed, the matter shall be brought to the Executive Oversight Committee outlined in the MOU for Oversight of the Fire and EMS Public Safety Program agreement for resolution. #8..
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In the event that these mediation efforts fail or the Parties arrive at a mutual decision to sever the MOU, this MOU may be terminated with 30 days written notice thereof to all Parties. Such written notice of termination shall be issued by the Authorized representative(s) from each respective entity.
V. INDEMNIFICATION
Each Party to this MOU agree to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the other Party, their elected and appointed officials, employees and agents, from any and all claims for injuries or damage to persons or property caused by the indemnifying party’s performance or failure to perform under this MOU, except to the extent such claims, damages, losses, or expenses are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Party seeking indemnification. Where fault is determined to have been comparative, principles of comparative fault will be followed, and each party shall bear the proportionate cost of any damage attributed to the fault of that party, its officers, directors, agents, employees, volunteers, or subcontractors. The Parties acknowledge that by entering into this Agreement, no party waives or intends to waive any immunities to which they would be entitled in the absence of the Agreement. Each party shall promptly notify the other party of any claims or legal actions arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
VII. INSURANCE
The YCCD and the City of Modesto each covenant and agree to acquire and maintain during the term of this MOU policies of insurance or self-insurance as follows:
General Liability: $2,000,000 minimum limit per occurrence Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 minimum limit per occurrence Workers’ Compensation: Statutory Limits and Employers’ Liability $1,000,000 min. limit YCCD and the COM shall each provide the other with evidence of insurance or self-insurance prior to the commencement of this MOU.
VI. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE
This MOU shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this MOU shall be brought in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Stanislaus. Any attorneys’ fees and associated costs arising from such legal action shall be paid by each party for its own costs.
VII. NOTICE
Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, or communication either Party desires or is required to give the other Party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally, sent by prepaid, first-class mail to the address set forth below, or be electronic mail (e-mail). Either Party may change its address by notifying the other Party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated forty-eight (48) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.
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City of Modesto: And copy to:
City of Modesto Modesto Fire Department
Attn: City Manager Attn: Fire Chief
PO Box 642 409 12th Street
Modesto, CA. 95354 Modesto, CA 95354
[email protected] [email protected]
Yosemite Community College District: And copy to:
Modesto Junior College Modesto Junior College
Attn: College President Attn: Dean of School of Public Safety 435 College Avenue 435 College Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350 Modesto, CA 95350
[email protected] [email protected]
VIII. AMENDMENTS.
This MOU may be amended only by a writing signed by all the Parties.
X. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This MOU represents the entire agreement between the City of Modesto and YCCD for use of the training tower and associated facilities. All prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements by and between the parties and their agents and representatives with respect to the matters in this Agreement are revoked and extinguished by this MOU.
XI. COUNTERPARTS, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. This MOU may be executed and delivered in counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute one document. Further, the MOU may be executed by electronic signature, and any such electronic signature by and party hereto shall be deemed to be an original signature and shall be binding on such party to the same extent as if such electronic signature were an original signature.
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XII. AUTHORITY
The undersigned warrant that they are authorized representatives and have authority to execute this MOU on behalf of the Parties indicated.
Yosemite Community College District Modesto Junior College ______________________________ ______________________________ Trevor Stewart Brian K. Sanders, Ed.D.
Vice Chancellor of District Admin Svcs President
_______________________________ ______________________________ Date Date
City of Modesto
______________________________ ______________________________ Joseph P. Lopez Shanon Evans
City Manager Interim Fire Chief
_______________________________ ______________________________ Date Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ______________________________ Jose Sanchez Matthew Braley
City Attorney Risk Manager
_______________________________ ______________________________ Date Date
ATTEST:
______________________________ SEAL
Diane Nayares-Perez
City Clerk
_______________________________
Date
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CITY OF MODESTO
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:
February 10, 2026
Date: January 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Jessica Hill, Director of Community and Economic Development SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment and Tivoli Specific Plan Amendment Reclassifying Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue
CONTACT: Edwin Borquez, Associate Planner, [email protected], 209- 571-5516
Katharine Martin, Senior Planner, [email protected], 209-577- 5267
DESCRIPTION:
Hearing to consider approval of an amendment to the Circulation Element of the Modesto Urban Area General Plan, and approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 to the Street Hierarchy Diagram of the Tivoli Specific Plan, to reclassify Oakdale Road between Scenic Drive and Claratina Avenue, and Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road from six-lane Principal Arterial Streets to four-lane Principal Arterial Streets, together with text amendments to Chapter 9 of the Tivoli Specific Plan relative to major Specific Plan amendment policies. (Funding Source: Not Applicable) STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:
This item is consistent with the 2025-2026 Strategic Plan’s Area of Focus: Quality of Life Goals and Strategies, Goal D. Provide safe, efficient, and reliable infrastructure through proactive community investment, maintenance, and sustainability efforts.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Modesto initiated the Oakdale Claratina Traffic Analysis Study (Kittleson & Associates, July 2, 2025) to evaluate the necessity of the six-lane classifications for Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue, as designated in the General Plan and Tivoli Specific Plan. This re-evaluation was prompted by changes in the regional network, including commencement of the North County Corridor Phase 1 project, and the recent reclassification of Claus Road between Sylvan Avenue and East Briggsmore Avenue from a six-lane expressway to a four-lane arterial street, by City Council Resolution No. 2024- 023 on January 23, 2024.
The study was conducted to determine if a four-lane configuration could accommodate future growth (to Year 2046) while meeting the City’s performance standards for traffic operations.
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As a result of the study’s conclusions, staff is proposing the amendment of the Circulation Element of the General Plan, and the Street Hierarchy Diagram of the Tivoli Specific Plan, to amend the designations of Oakdale Road between Scenic Avenue and Claribel Road, and Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road, from six lane roadways to four lane arterial streets.
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Additionally, as part of the consideration for the amendment of the two roadways in the General Plan and the Tivoli Specific Plan, an update to Chapter 9 of the Specific Plan document is proposed to allow for subsequent major amendments to the Specific Plan be considered and approved by the City Council by Resolution, rather than by Ordinance.
The Tivoli Specific Plan has been amended a total of five times to date, with adoption of major amendments by either City Council Ordinance or Resolution. The reason for the discrepant method of adoption is due to ambiguous language in Section 9.3.1, which reads: “A specific plan may be adopted by either resolution or ordinance. The City’s established policy has been to adopt specific plans by ordinance and applicable project related new fees by resolution.”
However, the Tivoli Specific Plan is the only specific plan in the City that was adopted by Ordinance, with all others by Resolution and subsequent amendments also by Resolution as provided by those respective specific plans. In keeping with that past practice, the most recent major amendments to the Tivoli Specific Plan, No. 3 and No.4, were adopted by Resolution.
DISCUSSION:
Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue reclassification: On July 2, 2025, Kittelson and Associates prepared the Oakdale Claratina Traffic Analysis Study, which examined the planned roadway network of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue, including study of the reclassification of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue from six lanes to four and evaluated the roadways in the context of the North County Corridor (NCC) Phase 1, a new limited-access roadway to be extended in four phases from CA-219 at Tully Road to CA120 east of the City of Oakdale. Construction of Phase I of the NCC, the segment between Oakdale Road and Claus Road, has commenced.
The study compared three scenarios under existing and future (2046) traffic volumes:
1. Existing Conditions: Current two-lane configurations assessed using observed traffic counts.
2. Future (2046) Planned Conditions: Six-lane configuration as currently designated in the General Plan, assessed using 2046 forecasted volumes.
3. Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions (Recommended): Four-lane configuration on Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue, including the implementation of roundabouts at key intersections, assessed using 2046 forecasted volumes.
The study concluded that Oakdale Road (from Scenic Drive to Claribel Road) and Claratina Avenue (from McHenry Avenue to Claus Road) can be reclassified from six lanes to four, while still accommodating the area’s anticipated growth up to the year 2046.
Based on this conclusion, staff proposes that the Circulation Element of the General Plan and the Street Hierarchy Diagram of the Tivoli Specific Plan be amended to reclassify the above segments of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue from six-lane configurations to four-lane configurations. It is important to note that the implementation of the roundabouts along these roadways will provide multiple lanes in the roundabouts as well as a ‘bypass #9..
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lane’ that allows traffic to make a right-turn movement without entering the roundabout itself.
Amendment to General Plan Circulation Diagram (GPA-25-002) The current Modesto Urban Area General Plan Circulation Diagram (Figure V-1) classifies Claratina Avenue and Oakdale Road as six-lane expressways.
The proposed amendment to the General Plan Circulation Diagram, based on the conclusion of the traffic analysis, is to reclassify Oakdale Road between Scenic Drive and Claribel Road and Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road from sixlane roadways to four-lane roadways.
Amendment to Tivoli Specific Plan Street Hierarchy Diagram (SPA-25-004) For consistency with the proposed amendment to the General Plan, an amendment to reclassify Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue in the Tivoli Specific Plan is also proposed.
The amendment to the Street Hierarchy Diagram of the Specific Plan (Chapter 3, Exhibit
3.6) is to reclassify Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue from Principal Arterial Streets as shown on the current diagram, to Principal Arterial streets. (“Exhibit A” of the attached draft Ordinance to amend Chapter 9, Implementation). The amendments would allow for right-of-way of between 104-feet and 72-feet in width, curb-to-curb. [Exhibits on next page, below]
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DISCUSSION (Continued)
Amendment to Chapter 9 Policies: To maintain consistency for newly proposed major amendments going forward, staff is proposing amending the policies of adoption of major Specific Plan amendments as described in Chapter 9, Section 9.3.4.2, allowing for major amendments to be approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, with ultimate Council action by Resolution.
Since the initial adoption of the Tivoli Specific Plan was by Ordinance, this Tivoli Specific Plan Amendment incorporating the amendment of the Street Hierarchy Diagram and the text amendments to Chapter 9 would also be adopted by Ordinance. As part of the action to amend Chapter 9, this Ordinance would also reaffirm the previous major amendments adopted by Resolution (SPA No. 3 and 4, listed below), since the Specific Plan’s original adoption was by Ordinance.
SPA No. 3: Amend Land Use Diagram, amend 25 acres from Regional Serving Commercial 1 (RSC-1) to Low Density Residential 13 (LDR-13) and 27 acres from Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR-2) to Low Density Residential 15 (LDR-15). o Recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-26 o Adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2022-450
SPA No. 4: Amend Land Use Diagram, amend 19.95 acres from Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) and Regional Serving Commercial (RSC) to Medium Density Residential (MDR), and amend certain design standards to allow reduced setbacks and lot sizes.
o Recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-10 o Approved by City Council Resolution No. 2025-165
If approved by the City Council, the action would thereby amend Chapter 9 to allow that future major amendments to the Specific Plan would be considered for recommendation by the Planning Commission and ultimately considered and adopted by City Council Resolution, as specified in the proposed text amendments (“Exhibit B” of the attached draft Ordinance to amend Chapter 9, Implementation).
As a recap, SPA No. 1 was by Ordinance and SPAs No. 2 and 5 were administrative amendments and will not be part of this action, as listed below. o SPA No. 1: Amend Land Use and Circulation Diagrams, school site and park location amended, certain roundabouts removed. Recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 2016-13 and adopted by City Council Ordinance No. 3654-C.S.
o SPA No. 2: Administrative Amendment to Circulation Diagram, shifting alignment of collector street segment in Area Plan No. 5 northward. Approved by the Director of Community and Economic Development on March 21, 2022. o SPA No. 5: Administrative Amendment to Section 5.7.1.2, Community Walls Along Arterial Streets, allow for seven-foot-high walls with conditions. Approved by the #9..
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Director of Community and Economic Development March 26, 2025.
The project for the reclassification was duly noticed 20-days prior to the hearing date in the Modesto Bee and a radius notice of 300ft was sent to the properties surrounding the project area.
We recently received comments from Hetch Hetchy Water & Power requiring that any future development shall require a submission of an application to HHWP. This does not trigger any action for this item, because we are not proposing any future development.
This comment is addressed in our Resolution that will add a condition to the approval of all future development projects along Claratina Avenue to advise them of the application to HHWP.
FISCAL IMPACT:
On September 24, 2024, by Resolution No. 2024-354, the City Council approved the formation of Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2024-1 (Tivoli). The Tivoli CFD is authorized to finance all or any part of the costs of acquisition, construction, and improvement of facilities including the future Claratina Avenue alignment from Oakdale Road to Roselle Avenue. The facilities costs also include the costs of any required environmental or traffic studies, which would include the cost of the Kittleson & Associates Oakdale Claratina Study.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This proposal was presented to the Planning Commission on at their regularly scheduled meeting on January 5, 2026, who recommended approval to the City Council. In the materials provided to the Planning Commission, some documents erroneously described the changes Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue as becoming “Minor” arterial roadways.
This has been corrected for the documents provided to City Council.
CEQA/NEPA REQUIREMENTS:
This General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), the CEQA Guidelines which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. This exemption is used when a project is so insignificant in its environmental impact that it does not warrant further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment meets these criteria by being an administrative and regulatory action. The action creates a net reduction in potential future environmental impact. The Kittelson and Associates Traffic Analysis Study shows no adverse operational impact. The study confirms that the four-lane reclassification of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue is sufficient to accommodate the area’s anticipated traffic generation through the 2026 horizon year. The model's Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions scenario, which incorporates the proposed four-lane classifications alongside planned operational mitigations demonstrates that none of the analyzed intersections would operate over capacity. Therefore, the reclassification is confirmed by traffic engineering to maintain acceptable traffic flow and avoid the creation of new, unmitigated #9..
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capacity failures or significant adverse effects related to traffic congestion within the planning horizon. Based on this analysis, staff believes that the proposed General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment meets these criteria and is therefore eligible for the Exemption.
Staff has prepared a Notice of Exemption EA/C&ED 2025-25, attached.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff Recommendations:
Resolution approving an amendment to the Circulation Element of the Modesto Urban Area General Plan to change the designation of Oakdale Road between Scenic Drive and Claribel Avenue from six-lane Principal Arterial Street to four-lane Arterial Street, and to change the designation of Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road from six-lane Principal Arterial Street to four-lane arterial street.
Resolution finding that the following subsequent project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines: Amendment to the Circulation Element of the Modesto Urban Area General Plan to change the designation of Oakdale Road between Scenic Drive and Claribel Road from six-lane Principal Arterial Street to four-lane Arterial Street, and to change the designation of Claratina Avenue and between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road from six-lane Principal Arterial Street to four-lane Arterial Street, together with Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 to the Tivoli Specific Plan to amend the Chapter 3 Street Hierarchy Diagram to change the classification of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue from six-lane arterial streets to four-lane arterial streets, and to amend text in Chapter 9 relative to Specific Plan administration, and to reaffirm prior major amendments to the Specific Plan adopted by City Council Resolution.
Motion introducing and waiving the first reading of an Ordinance approving Tivoli Specific Plan Amendment No. 6, to amend the Chapter 3 Street Hierarchy Diagram to change the classification of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue from six lane arterial streets to four lane arterial streets, and to amend text in Chapter 9 relative to Specific Plan administration, and to reaffirm prior major amendments to the Tivoli Specific Plan adopted by City Council Resolution.
Approved by:
Jessica Hill, Director of Community and
Economic Development
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
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Attachments:
1. Resolution to Amend Circulation Element of the General Plan Exhibit B Oakdale Claratina Traffic Study
2. Resolution to adopt a Notice of Exemption
Exhibit A Notice of Exemption
3. Ordinance to amend Tivoli Specific Plan
Exhibit A Existing and Proposed Amended Street Hierarchy Diagram Exhibit B Chapter 9 Amendments to Tivoli Specific Plan
4. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2026-02 (GPA)
5. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2026-03(SPA)
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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION
ELEMENT OF THE MODESTO URBAN AREA GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE
THE DESIGNATION OF OAKDALE ROAD BETWEEN SCENIC DRIVE AND
CLARIBEL ROAD FROM SIX-LANE PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREET TO
FOUR-LANE ARTERIAL STREET, AND TO CHANGE THE DESGINATION
OF CLARATINA AVENUE BETWEEN MCHENRY AVENUE AND CLAUS
ROAD FROM SIX-LANE PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREET TO FOUR-LANE
ARTERIAL STREET (CITY OF MODESTO)
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2019, the City Council of the City of Modesto certified the Final Master Environmental Impact Report (“Master EIR”) (SCH No. 2014042081) for the Modesto Urban Area General Plan, and
WHEREAS, a new General Plan for the City of Modesto entitled “City of Modesto Urban Area General Plan”, as recommended by the Modesto City Planning Commission, was adopted by the Council of the City of Modesto by Resolution No. 95-409 on August 15, 1995, and
WHEREAS, said General Plan has been amended by Modesto City Council Resolution Nos. 95-584, 96-20, 96-338, 96-639, 97-3, 97-137, 97-158, 98-293, 99-162, 99- 564, 2000-303, 2000-633, 2001-47, 2001-476, 2002-154, 2002-526, 2003-101, 2003-122, 2004-233, 2005-70, 2007-066, 2007-599, 2008-142, 2008-583, 2009-419, 2011-253, 2011-254, 2011-435, 2012-430, 2014-17, 2014-422, 2015-262, 2016-34, 2017-21, 2019- 109, 2022-101, 2022-193, 2022-449, 2024-022, 2025-164 and 2025-247, copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65358 permits the amendment of General Plans by the legislative body, and
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WHEREAS, the City of Modesto conducted a Traffic Analysis Study (“Oakdale Claratina Traffic Analysis Study”, Kittleson & Associates, July 2, 2025), as described in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, by which the roadways of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue were studied for capacity and operational performance in the context of the North County Corridor project, of which Phase I of construction is currently underway, and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Analysis Study confirms that Oakdale Road between Scenic Drive and Claribel Road can be reclassified from planned six-lane configurations to four lanes, and that Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road can be reclassified from planned six-lane configurations to four lanes, both while still accommodating the area’s anticipated growth to the year of 2046, and WHEREAS, as a result of the conclusions of the Traffic Analysis Study, the City of Modesto proposes to amend the Circulation Element of the General Plan to change the designation of Oakdale Road between Scenic Drive and Claribel Road from six-lane Principal Arterial Street to four-lane Arterial Street, and Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road from six-lane Principal Arterial Street to four-lane Arterial Street, together with associated textual amendments to the General Plan; and WHEREAS, said application was made concurrently with a proposed amendment to the Tivoli Specific Plan to amend the Street Hierarchy Diagram of the Specific Plan, with associated text amendments (File No. SPA-25-004), and WHEREAS, the amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. The proposed #9..
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General Plan amendment meets the criteria by being an administrative and regulatory action, and the basis of the Traffic Analysis Study which concludes that the reclassification of the two roadways to four-lane Arterial Streets would still accommodate the area’s future anticipated growth to the year 2046, and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2026, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing in the Tenth Street Place Chambers located at 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, California, relating to this proposed amendment to the Modesto Urban Area General Plan, and
WHEREAS, after said public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-02, recommending to the City Council an amendment to the Circulation Element of the Modesto Urban Area General Plan, and WHEREAS, said matter was set for a public hearing of the City Council to be held on February 10, 2026, in the Tenth Street Place Chambers located at 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, California, at which date and time said duly noticed public hearing of the Council was held for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed amendment to the Modesto Urban Area General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that it hereby finds and determines that the proposed amendment to the Circulation Element of the Modesto Urban General Plan to as described in Exhibit “A.1” and A.2, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is required for the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Modesto.
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as described in Exhibit “A.1” and “A.2”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is required for the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Modesto, subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to the commencement of improvements to the Right of Way at the intersection of Oakdale and Claratina Avenue, or any road modifications where they intersect with SFPUC ROW, applicant must submit to Hetch Hetchy Water and Power (HHWP), a HHWP Project Review and Land Use Application and obtain written authorization from SFPUC for any proposed crossing, use of, reclassification, rezoning or work on CCSF-owned land. Contact [email protected].
2. All existing underground and aboveground utilities, irrigation, and electrical lines shall be protected, relocated or removed as required by the utility companies and the City Engineer or designee. Easements for utilities, irrigation and electrical lines to remain shall be reserved as required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that the Community and Economic Development Department Director is hereby authorized and directed to forward certified copies of this resolution and said amendment to the Circulation Element of the Urban Area General Plan to the Board of Supervisors, and file a Notice of Exemption within five (5) business days with the Stanislaus County Clerk pursuant to Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
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The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the 10th day of February 2026, 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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EXHIBIT A.1
GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT (FIGURE V-1, AS AMENDED) EXHIBIT A.2
GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT—FREEWAYS AND EXPRESSWAYS (FIGURE V-2, AS AMENDED)
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Chapter 9 Implementation
240 TIVOLI SPECIFIC PLAN
9.3.3. Specific Plan Administration Authority
The City of Modesto’s Director of Community and Economic Development Director (hereinafter referred to as Director) shall be responsible for administering the provisions of the TSP in accor- dance with the provisions of this Specific Plan, the State of California Government Code, Sub- division Map Act, and the City of Modesto General Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code.
9.3.4. Specific Plan Amendment Procedures
Amendments to the TSP will be classified as either minor or major (substantial) in significance. It is recognized that land use modifications may occur.
9.3.4.1. Minor Amendments
Minor amendments include simple modifications to text or graphics that do not substantially change the meaning, intent, or are contrary to any provision of the TSP.
For example, a minor amendment could be a minor acreage adjustment between adjacent land use designations that does not increase the maximum number of units.
Another example could be a minor alignment adjustment with a Collector street that does not affect the general circulation and land use plan. Minor modifications may be accomplished administratively by the Director or Designee or the Director may refer the purposed modification to the Planning Commission for decision without a public hearing.
Any decision by the Director or Designee is appealable to the Planning Com- mission.
9.3.4.2. Major Amendments
Major (substantial) modifications are amendments to exhibits or text that change the intent, development standards or other significant provisions of the TSP. Major amendments result in an increase in the maximum number of residential units or commercial area, a substantial modification in the amount of park/basin and school site, the general circulation system layout, or development standards and design guidelines and standards, a modification which may cause significant environmental impact, or other issues to be determined by the Director or Designee. Major modifications require a Specific Plan Amendment and shall be approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. Major amendments considered after Tivoli Specific Plan Amendment No. 6, adopted by City Council Ordinance No. xxxx, effective on [date to be determined] shall be adopted by City Council Resolution.
Major amendments to the TSP shall adhere to the following format. All amendments to the plan will shall include textual, graphic or other materials suitable to replace or augment the sections being modified in the amendment. The applicant must shall provide amendments to the text using a strike-out and underline format and amendments to graphics using clouds and delta format. The graphic format and style of the original specific plan will shall be followed for ease of incorporation and consistency. All amendments will be analyzed by the City to ensure that the TSP remains consistent with the comprehensive planning district (CPD) it is situated in (Roselle-Claribel CPD), adjacent and adopted specific plans and the overall General Plan of the City. Amendments to the TSP may be subject to environmental analysis. This will include an analysis of consistency with the EIR prepared for the TSP, in addition to other potential environmental impacts associated with the amendment itself. City staff will prepare and submit a staff report to the Planning Commission and City Council summarizing the proposed changes to the TSP. This staff report must include statements regarding General Plan consistency and the need for additional environmental documentation, if required; and
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9.3.4.3. Criteria for Specific Plan Amendments
Proposals to amend the Specific Plan must be accompanied by an analysis of the Amendment’s effects, compared to the adopted Specific Plan on the following issues:
1. Conformance with the General Plan including the Housing Element.
2. Conformance with the Specific Plan policies and standards.
3. Compatibility with surrounding and existing planned uses.
4. Visual impacts, on-site and off-site.
5. Traffic impacts.
6. Public infrastructure consistent with the adopted Facilities Master Plan and Infrastructure Financing Plan.
9.3.5. Interpretations
When there is a question or ambiguity regarding the interpretation of any provision of the TSP, the Director or Designee has the authority to interpret the intent of such provision. The Director or Designee may, at their discretion, refer interpretations to the Planning Commission for their consideration and action. Such a referral shall be accompanied by a written staff analysis of issues related to the interpretation.
All interpretations made by the Director or Designee may be appealed to the Planning Commission.
9.3.6. Specific Plan Reimbursement Fees
In accordance with Government Code 65456, and the City of Modesto’s Municipal Code Section 10-9.1101 et.seq., the City may impose a fee for the purpose of recovering the costs associated with the preparation, adoption and any associated revisions or major amendments to the TSP, including CEQA review.
The basis for the fee shall be those direct costs incurred by the applicants and approved as reimbursable expenses by the City. Upon approval of the costs, the City may enter into a reimbursement agreement with the sponsoring property owners through which the City will forward Specific Plan fees collected or will otherwise grant credits.
9.3.7. Severability
If any regulation, condition, or program or portion thereof of the TSP is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional, by any court or competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and the invalidity for such a provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
9.3.8. Indemnity
The TSP applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Modesto, its agents, officers and employees from any and all claims, actions or proceedings against the City of Modesto, its agents, officers and employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval by the City of Modesto and its advisory agency, appeal board or a legislative body concerning the TSP and its related documents (e.g . Environmental Impact Report, Facilities Master Plan or Finance Plan)
9.3.9 Prior Specific Plan Amendments
Previous major amendments to the Specific Plan have been adopted by either City Council Ordinance or Resolution. To maintain consistent policy, major amendments considered after City Council Ordinance No. xxxx effective on [date to be determined] shall be adopted by City Council Resolution.
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MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE FOLLOWING SUBSEQUENT PROJECT
IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(b)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES: AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE
MODESTO URBAN AREA GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE THE
DESIGNATION OF OAKDALE ROAD BETWEEN SCENIC DRIVE AND
CLARIBEL ROAD FROM SIX-LANE PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREET TO
FOUR-LANE ARTERIAL STREET, AND TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION
OF CLARATINA AVENUE AND BETWEEN MCHENRY AVENUE AND CLAUS
ROAD FROM SIX-LANE PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREET TO FOUR-LANE ARTERIAL STREET, TOGETHER WITH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE TIVOLI SPECIFIC PLAN TO AMEND THE CHAPTER 3 STREET
HIERARCHY DIAGRAM TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION OF OAKDALE
ROAD AND CLARATINA AVENUE FROM SIX-LANE ARTERIAL STREETS
TO FOUR-LANE ARTERIAL STREETS, AND TO AMEND TEXT IN CHAPTER 9 RELATIVE TO SPECIFIC PLAN ADMINISTRATION, AND TO REAFFIRM
PRIOR MAJOR AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN ADOPTED BY
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, by Resolution 2025-211, City Council of the City of Modesto certified the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (“Program EIR”) (SCH No. 2024091127) for the Modesto Urban Area General Plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Modesto conducted a Traffic Analysis Study (“Oakdale Claratina Traffic Analysis Study”, Kittleson & Associates, July 2, 2025), as described in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, by which the roadways of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue were studied for capacity and operational performance in the context of the North County Corridor project, of which Phase I of construction is currently underway, and
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reclassified from planned six-lane configurations to four lanes, both while still accommodating the area’s anticipated growth to the year of 2046, and WHEREAS, as a result of the conclusions of the Traffic Analysis Study, the City of Modesto proposes to amend the Circulation Element of the General Plan to change the designation of Oakdale Road between Scenic Drive and Claribel Road from six-lane Principal Arterial Street to four-lane Arterial Street, and Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road from six-lane Principal Arterial Street to four-lane Arterial Street, together with associated textual amendments to the General Plan; and WHEREAS, said application was made concurrently with a proposed amendment to the Tivoli Specific Plan to amend the Street Hierarchy Diagram of the Specific Plan, with associated text amendments (File No. SPA-25-004), and WHEREAS, the amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. The proposed General Plan amendment meets the criteria by being an administrative and regulatory action, and the basis of the Traffic Analysis Study which concludes that the reclassification of the two roadways to four-lane Arterial Streets would still accommodate the area’s future anticipated growth to the year 2046, and WHEREAS, in accordance with CEQA guidelines beginning on January 21, 2026, the City caused to be published a 20-day notice of the City’s intent to make a finding that the subsequent project is categorically exempt from CEQA under the Guidelines cited above, and
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WHEREAS, said matter was considered by the City Council at a duly noticed public hearing which was held on February 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Tenth Street Place Chambers located at 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that the Council has reviewed and considered the Notice of Exemption prepared for the proposed amendments, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, and incorporated herein by reference, and based on substantial evidence in the Notice of Exemption makes the following findings:
1. The amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment.
2. The proposed General Plan amendment meets the criteria by being an administrative and regulatory action, and the basis of the Traffic Analysis Study which concludes that the reclassification of the two roadways to four-lane Arterial Streets would still accommodate the area’s future anticipated growth to the year 2046.
3. A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Assessment No. EA/C&ED 2025- 25 has been prepared by staff which provides substantial evidence to support findings 1-2 noted above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Modesto that the Community & Economic Development Director is hereby authorized and directed to file a notice of approval or determination within five (5) business days with the Stanislaus County Clerk pursuant to Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code. #9..
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The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the 10th day of February 2026, 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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EXHIBIT A
Notice of Exemption
EA/C&ED 2025-25
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Notice of Exemption Appendix E
To: Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency): City of Modesto P.O. Box 3044, Room 113
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
County Clerk
1010 Tenth Street, Suite 3400
Modesto, CA 95354
County of: Stanislaus
1021 I Street, Suite 101
Modesto, CA 95354
Project Title: GPA-25-002/SPA-25-004: Amendment to General Plan Circulation Element and Tivoli Specific Plan Street Hierarchy Diagram, to reclassify Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue to four-lane arterial streets.
Project Applicant: City of Modesto
Project Location - Specific: Oakdale Road between Scenic Drive and Claribel Road, and Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road; Modesto, CA
Project Location - City: Modesto Project Location - County: Stanislaus Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
Amendment to Circulation Element of General Plan to reclassify Oakdale Road between Scenic Drive and Claribel Road from a six-lane Principal Arterial Street to a four-lane Minor Arterial Street, and to reclassify Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road from a six-lane expressway to a four-lane arterial street.
Amendment to Street Hierarchy Diagram of Tivoli Specific Plan to reclassify Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue from a six-lane Principal Arterial Streets to four-lane Principal Arterial Streets.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Modesto Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Modesto Planning Division Exempt Status: (check one):
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: Section 15061(b)(3) Statutory Exemptions. State code number:
Reasons why project is exempt: Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. The City of Modesto prepared a traffic analysis study (Kittelson & Associates Oakdale Claratina Traffic Analysis Study, July 2, 2025) which examined the roadway network and concluded that the roadways could be reclassified from six-lane facilities to four-lane facilities while still accommodating the area’s anticipated growth up to the year 2046. The study shows no adverse operation impact, and therefore the City’s Traffic Engineering Division has confirmed that the reclassification would maintain acceptable traffic flow and avoid the creation of new, unmitigated capacity failures or significant adverse effects related to traffic congestion in the area within the 2046 horizon.
Lead Agency
Contact Person: Katharine Martin, Senior Planner Area Code/Telephone/Extension: 209-577-5267 If filed by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No Print Form
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Signature: Date: Title:
Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant
Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110, Public Resources Code. Date Received for filing at OPR:
Reference: Sections 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, Public Resources Code.
Revised 2011
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OAKDALE CLARATINA
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS STUDY
Modesto, CA
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Oakdale Claratina Traffic
Analysis Study
Modesto, CA
Prepared for:
Tamorah Bryant
Harris & Associates
Michael Sacuskie
City of Modesto
Prepared by:
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
155 Grand Avenue, Suite 505
Oakland, CA 94612
510.839.1742
Project Team:
Dhawal Kataria, AICP, RSP1
Mychal Loomis, PE, TE, PTOE, RSP1
TJ Hribar
Mike Aronson, PE
Mike Alston TE, RSP1
Project Number 30299
July 2, 2025
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CONTENTS
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................1 Background..............................................................................................................................................1 Study Scenarios......................................................................................................................................1 Study Area................................................................................................................................................2 Roadway Network.....................................................................................................................................6 Pedestrian Network..............................................................................................................................6 Bicycle Facilities......................................................................................................................................6 Transit System ........................................................................................................................................8 Roadway Configuration ................................................................................................................... 10 Intersection Configurations............................................................................................................ 12 Traffic Operations................................................................................................................................... 15 Intersection Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 15 Roadway Segment Analysis ........................................................................................................... 28 Travel Time............................................................................................................................................ 30 Vehicle Miles Traveled Assessment............................................................................................. 32 Summary.................................................................................................................................................... 33 #9..
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Study Area ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Figure 2: Bicycle Network .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Figure 3: Transit Network .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Figure 4: Proposed Oakdale Road Cross Section ................................................................................................................. 10 Figure 5: Claratina Avenue Cross Section ................................................................................................................................ 11 Figure 6: North County Corridor Phase 1 Project - Conceptual Exhibit ...................................................................... 12 Figure 7: Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue Planned Roundabout ............................................................................. 13 Figure 8: Existing Lane Configuration and Traffic Control ................................................................................................ 17 Figure 9: Existing Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ...................................................................................... 18 Figure 10: Existing Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes .................................................................................... 18 Figure 11: Future (2046) Planned Conditions Intersection Lane Configuration ....................................................... 20 Figure 12: Future (2046) Planned Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ...................................................... 21 Figure 13: Future (2046) Planned Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ...................................................... 21 Figure 14: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions Lane Configuration and Traffic Controls...................................... 23 Figure 15: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes .................................................... 23 Figure 16: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ..................................................... 24 Figure 17: Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue - Conceptual Roundabout .................................................................. 25 #9..
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Study Intersections and Intersection Control........................................................................................................... 2 Table 2: Roadway Segments .............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 3: StanRTA Bus Routes ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Table 4: Level of Service Definition for Intersections .......................................................................................................... 16 Table 5: Existing Conditions LOS Results ................................................................................................................................. 19 Table 6: Future (2046) Planned Conditions LOS Summary ............................................................................................... 22 Table 7: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions LOS Summary ............................................................................................. 24 Table 8: Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue Intersection LOS Summary ..................................................................... 26 Table 9: Roadway Segment Threshold and LOS Relationship ......................................................................................... 29 Table 10: Roadway Segment Analysis Summary .................................................................................................................. 30 Table 11: Travel Time Summary - Existing Conditions ....................................................................................................... 31 Table 12: Travel Time Summary - Future Conditions .......................................................................................................... 31 Table 13: VMT Summary ................................................................................................................................................................. 32
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Traffic Counts Summary
Appendix B: Existing Conditions LOS Worksheets
Appendix C: Future (2046) Planned Conditions LOS Worksheets Appendix D: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions LOS Worksheets
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Oakdale Claratina Traffic Analysis Study Introduction
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Introduction
The Oakdale Claratina Traffic Analysis Study (Study) aims to assess the following:
x Whether the planned classifications of Oakdale Road (from Claribel Avenue to Scenic Drive) and Claratina Avenue (from Oakdale Road to McHenry Avenue) could be reduced from six lanes to four lanes and accommodate anticipated future growth in the study area. This is primarily assessed based on the intersection and roadway segment operations, changes in travel time, and other relevant indicators.
x The feasibility and anticipated operations of using roundabout control at the intersections at Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue; Oakdale Road and Mable Avenue; Oakdale Road and Bridgewood Way; and Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue.
BACKGROUND
The City of Modesto General Plan and Tivoli Specific Plan designate Oakdale Road (from Claribel Road to Scenic Drive) as a six-lane Principal Arterial but note that it is constrained between Sylvan Avenue and Scenic Drive. Claratina Avenue is classified as an Expressway west of Oakdale Road and as a six-lane Principal Arterial east of Oakdale.1
Since the General Plan's adoption, changes to the planned roadway network have occurred, including the reduction of the reclassification of a road parallel to Oakdale Road, Claus Road, from six lanes to four lanes, and the programming of the North County Corridor Phase 1 east of Oakdale Road.2 The City of Modesto (city) seeks an analysis of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue to determine whether a six-lane facility remains necessary to meet the area’s transportation needs. The city is considering reclassifying these roads as four lanes. This study provides a data-driven evaluation to guide stakeholders—including the city, Stanislaus County, the development community, the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG), and nearby landowners—on whether the proposed reclassification can effectively accommodate the movement of people.
STUDY SCENARIOS
The study evaluated the following scenarios under existing and future (2046) conditions:
Existing Conditions: Represents the current roadway network, assessed using observed traffic counts.
Future (2046) Planned Conditions: Represents the future roadway network outlined in the General Plan, which includes expanding Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue to six lanes, assessed using 2046 volumes estimated by the Stanislaus County travel demand model as modified for the 1 City of Modesto General Plan (March 2019). Chapter V. Transportation. Retrieved from https://www.modestogov.com/DocumentCenter/View/15012/GPA-10-001-DOC-Chapter-V-3-6-19-PDF 2 Stanislaus County. North County Corridor Phase 1 Project. Retrieved from https://northcountycorridorphase1.com/ #9..
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Modesto General Plan and current plans for the North County Expressway Phase 1 and the planned road network for the Tivoli Specific Plan.
Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions: Evaluates an alternative future roadway network scenario where the study corridors are reduced to four lanes and assessed using volumes estimated by a projected 2046 traffic volumes from the travel demand model as modified to include the four lane segments.
STUDY AREA
Figure 2 illustrates the study intersections and roadway segments analyzed in this study. Table 1 presents the roadway segments analyzed, along Oakdale Avenue and Claratina Avenue, which are being considered for reclassification from six lanes to four. Table 2 lists the seven intersections identified through discussions with city staff.
Table 1: Roadway Segments
# Roadway Segment Existing
Conditions
Future
(2046)
Planned
Conditions
Future (2046)
Adjusted
Conditions
1 Oakdale Rd between Claribel Rd & Claratina Ave 2 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes 2 Oakdale Rd between Claratina Ave & Mable Ave 2 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes 3 Oakdale Rd between Mable Ave & Bridgewood Way 3 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes 4 Oakdale Rd between Bridgewood Way & Sylvan Ave 2 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes 5 Claratina Ave between McHenry Ave & Coffee Rd 2 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes 6 Claratina Ave between Coffee Rd & Oakdale Rd 2 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Table 2: Study Intersections and Intersection Control
No Intersection Name Existing
Conditions
Future (2046)
Planned
Conditions
Future (2046)
Adjusted
Conditions
1 McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave Signal Signal Signal 2 Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave Roundabout13 Roundabout23 Roundabout23 3 Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave Signal Signal Roundabout23 4 Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave Signal Signal Signal
5 Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave Signal Signal Roundabout2
6 Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way Two-way Stop Signal Roundabout1 7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave Signal Signal Roundabout23
Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Note: 1
single circulating lane roundabout; 2dual circulating lane roundabout; 3includes bypass lanes Kittelson conducted turning movement and tube counts at these locations in June 2024. A summary of the traffic count data is provided in Appendix A.
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Understanding Roundabouts
A roundabout is a circular intersection form in which traffic travels counterclockwise around a central island and entering traffic must yield to circulating traffic. Figure 1 shows a roundabout annotated with common features including a bypass lane and circulatory lane.
Figure 1: Common Roundabout Features
Source: NCHRP 1043; Edited by Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
The circulatory roadway is the portion of a roundabout where vehicles travel counterclockwise around the central island. In multilane roundabouts, this roadway may include two or more circulating lanes, which should not be confused with bypass lanes.
Bypass lanes, also known as channelized turn lanes or slip lanes can be added to roundabouts to improve capacity for specific turning movements. However, their implementation requires careful consideration of potential conflicts with pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as operational impacts such as reverse traffic patterns during opposing peak periods.3
Currently, Modesto has multilane roundabouts along Sylvan Avenue at Roselle Avenue and Millbrook Avenue but none of them feature a bypass lane.
3 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Guide for Roundabouts. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/27069. #9..
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Figure 2: Study Area
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Existing Conditions
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Roadway Network
The following section outlines the existing and planned roadway conditions in the study area, covering pedestrian network, bicycle facilities, transit system, and roadway network.
PEDESTRIAN NETWORK
There are parks, schools, and retail stores located near the study intersections and segments that contribute to pedestrian activity in the area. Marked crosswalks are provided at all study intersections except for Oakdale Road and Bridgewood Way. Due to the predominantly undeveloped nature of the area, sidewalks are limited and are present only along the west side of Oakdale Road between Claratina Avenue and Sylvan Avenue.
BICYCLE FACILITIES
Figure 3 illustrates the existing bicycle network within the study area. Class II bike lanes are present on Claribel Road (between McHenry Avenue and Oakdale Road), Sylvan Avenue (between McHenry Avenue and Oakdale Road), and Coffee Road (south of Montana Drive). Beyer Park Drive and Keller Street are designated as Class III shared bicycle routes.
According to the City of Modesto Non-Motorized Transportation Plan, Class IV separated bikeways are proposed for Sylvan Avenue, Oakdale Road, Mable Avenue, and Coffee Road. Additionally, Sylvan Meadows Drive, Beyer Park Drive, and Keller Street are planned to be upgraded to Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevards.
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Figure 3: Bicycle Network
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TRANSIT SYSTEM
The study area is served by several StanRTA routes which serve Oakdale Road, Sylvan Avenue, Mable Avenue and McHenry Avenue. Figure 4 and Table 3 describe the routes that directly serve the study area.
Table 3: StanRTA Bus Routes
Route
Number
Description Frequency Days and Times
23 Travels between the Modesto Transit Center
and Kiernan along McHenry. Stops of interest
include McHenry Village and Walmart.
Every 30 Minutes
(Weekdays and
Saturdays) and Every
1 Hour on Sundays
Weekdays (6 AM –
10 PM) and
Weekends (reduced
times)
32 Travels between the Modesto Transit Center
and Beyer High School neighborhoods via I St.,
Scenic, Coffee, Mable, Oakdale, and
Sylvan. Stops of interest include the Health
Department, Downey High School, Memorial
Medical Center, Beyer High School, and Beyer
Park.
Every 30 Minutes on
Weekdays and Every
1 Hour on Weekends
Weekdays (6 AM –
10 PM) and
Weekends (reduced
times)
60 Travels between the Modesto Transit Center
and Oakdale through Riverbank via Sunrise,
Floyd, Oakdale Rd, Patterson, and Hwy
108. Stops of interest include Gladys Lemon
Senior Center, daycare centers, schools, local
government buildings, the post office, and
grocery stores.
Every 30 Minutes on
Weekdays and Every
1 Hour on Weekends
Weekdays (5 AM –
10 PM) and
Weekends (reduced
times)
Source: StanRTA, 2025
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Figure 4: Transit Network
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ROADWAY CONFIGURATION
Oakdale Road is a north-south arterial that connects SR 132 (Yosemite Boulevard) in the south to SR 108 (Patterson Road) in the north. The segment between Claribel Road and Claratina Avenue is a two-lane undivided roadway, primarily surrounded by undeveloped agricultural land. Between Claratina Avenue and Sylvan Avenue, residential developments line the west side of the roadway. The southbound direction of this segment provides two travel lanes with left-turn pockets at major intersections. The posted speed limit for the segment is 45 mph.
Figure 5 shows the proposed Oakdale Road cross section from the Tivoli Specific Plan, which proposes widening the road to three lanes in each direction. The proposed cross section includes 6 feet wide bike lanes and 8 feet wide sidewalks in each direction. Additionally, it includes a landscaped strip acting as a buffer between the paved road and sidewalk and another landscaped lot and public utility easement. The total right-of-way (ROW) is approximately 136 feet.
Figure 5: Proposed Oakdale Road Cross Section
Source: Tivoli Specific Plan, 2008
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Claratina Avenue within the study area is an east-west, two-lane undivided roadway connecting SR 108 (McHenry Avenue) to Oakdale Road. The north side of the segment is primarily agricultural, except near the intersection with McHenry Avenue, where a used car dealership and a church are located. The south side is predominantly residential. The posted speed limit for this segment is 45 mph.
Figure 6 shows the proposed Claratina Avenue cross section east of Oakdale Road included in the Tivoli Specific Plan, which proposes widening of the roadway to six lanes. Pedestrian pathways are included in both directions and a Class I Bike path is proposed on the north side. The total right-of-way is approximately 126 feet.
Figure 6: Claratina Avenue Cross Section
Source: Tivoli Specific Plan, 2008
Besides the two study segments, the other major cross streets include Claribel Road, Sylvan Avenue, and Mable Avenue. For the purpose of this study, it is anticipated that there will be no changes in numbers of travel lanes on the cross streets.
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INTERSECTION CONFIGURATIONS
Oakdale and Claribel Road
The planned intersection geometry for Oakdale Road and Claribel Road was obtained from the North County Corridor Phase 1 project, as shown in Figure 7. An additional southbound through lane and northbound left-turn pockets will be added to the existing intersection. Additionally, the westbound through lane will be converted into a left-turn trap lane, and a new westbound right-turn pocket will be added.
The Oakdale Road intersection at the North County Corridor identified in the exhibit was included in the future road network for traffic forecasts, but its operations were not evaluated in this study.
Figure 7: North County Corridor Phase 1 Project - Conceptual Exhibit Source: North County Corridor Phase 1 Project, 2024
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Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue
Figure 8 illustrates the planned roundabout at Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue, which will convert the existing single-lane roundabout into a multilane roundabout, with two circulating lanes on all approaches, and with yield-controlled right-turn bypass lanes on the eastbound (west leg) and southbound (north leg) approaches.
Figure 8: Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue Planned Roundabout Source: City of Modesto, 2024
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Traffic Operations
The following section evaluates the traffic operations at the study intersections and roadway segments.
INTERSECTION ANALYSIS
The study intersections were evaluated using the methodologies of the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) 7th Edition. Traffic signal timing data was obtained from the City of Modesto, City of Riverbank, and Stanislaus County. Roundabout configuration was based on feasible implementation and coordination with City staff. The analysis was implemented using the PTV VISTRO traffic analysis software package.
Intersection operations results are based on intersection control delay (in seconds) and correspond to a Level of Service (LOS). LOS is a qualitative measure of the effect of a number of factors, including speed and travel time, traffic interruptions and delay, freedom to maneuver, driving comfort, and convenience.
The operational LOS are given letter designations from A to F, with A representing free-flow (underutilized) operating conditions and F representing severely congested flow (over-capacity) with high delays
Table 4 presents the relationship between the average delay to LOS for both signalized, roundabout and unsignalized intersections from the HCM 7th edition. Although the HCM recommends evaluating roundabouts using unsignalized delay thresholds, this study, in consultation with City staff, has applied the signalized criteria to roundabouts to enable a more equitable comparison. #9..
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Table 4: Level of Service Definition for Intersections
Signalized Intersection and
Roundabout LOS
Description of Traffic
Conditions
Unsignalized
Intersection
Average Delay Per Vehicle
(Seconds)
Average Delay Per
Vehicle (Seconds)
≤10.0 A Free flowing. Most vehicles do
not have to stop.
≤10.0
>10.0 and ≤20.0 B Minimal delays. Some vehicles
have to stop, although waits
are not bothersome.
>10.0 and ≤15.0
>20.0 and ≤35.0 C Acceptable delays. Significant
numbers of vehicles have to
stop because of steady, high
traffic volumes. Still, many
pass without stopping.
>15.0 and ≤25.0
>35.0 and ≤55.0 D Tolerable delays. Many
vehicles have to stop. Drivers
are aware of heavier traffic.
Cars may have to wait through
more than one red light.
Queues begin to form, often
on more than one approach.
>25.0 and ≤35.0
>55.0 and ≤80.0 E Significant delays. Cars may
have to wait through more
than one red light. Long
queues form, sometimes on
several approaches.
>35.0 and ≤50.0
>80.0 F Excessive delays. Intersection
is jammed. Many cars have to
wait through more than one
red light, or more than 60
seconds. Traffic may back up
into “up-stream” intersections.
>50.0
Source: Transportation Research Board, Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition As per the City of Modesto General Plan, LOS standard is LOS “D” or better for all intersections. Under Policy V.A.6, on roadways where the LOS is expected to be level F, mitigation measures other than road widening, such as the addition of bicycle lanes, improved pedestrian access, improved transit service, and the establishment of walkable development patterns to improve the quality of service for all travel modes are to be considered.
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Existing Conditions
Figure 9 shows the existing lane configuration and traffic control for each study intersection. Kittelson conducted weekday morning (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM) and weekday evening (4:00 AM to 6:00 PM) peak periods turning movement counts at the study intersections in June 2024. A summary of the traffic count data is provided in Appendix A.
Figure 10 and Figure 11 summarizes the AM and PM Peak Hour traffic volumes, respectively. The intersection operation results for the AM and PM peak hours are shown in Table 5. Detailed LOS worksheets are available in Appendix B.
Figure 9: Existing Lane Configuration and Traffic Control Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
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Figure 10: Existing Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Figure 11: Existing Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
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Table 5: Existing Conditions LOS Results
No. Intersection Name Control Type Peak
Hour
Existing Conditions
V/C Delay LOS
1 McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave Signalized AM 0.610 25.8 C PM 0.672 50.3 D
2 Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave Roundabout13 AM NA 8.8 A
PM NA 27.6 D
3 Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave Signalized AM 0.645 12 B
PM 0.828 35.3 D
4 Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave Signalized AM 0.399 24.7 C
PM 0.638 131.4 F
5 Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave Signalized AM 0.421 18.4 B
PM 0.565 64.5 E
6 Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way Two-way Stop AM 0.020 20.3 C PM 0.026 52.6 F
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave Signalized AM 0.402 62.2 E
PM 0.587 52 D
Notes:
AM = weekday a.m. peak hour; PM = weekday p.m. peak hour; V/C = volume/capacity ratio; LOS = Level of Service; Delay reported in seconds per vehicle; No. = intersection number.
1 single circulating lane roundabout; 2dual circulating lane roundabout; 3includes bypass lanes Bold text indicates operations below the LOS standard.
Source: Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition; Kittelson & Associates, 2025 Under existing conditions, four intersections operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, none of the intersections are operating over capacity (V/C greater than 1.00).
Future (2046) Planned Conditions
The Future (2046) Planned Conditions represents the future roadway network outlined in the General Plan, which includes expanding Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue to six lanes. Figure 12 shows the lane configuration and traffic control for each study intersection under planned conditions. The Oakdale Road and Bridgewood Way intersection was evaluated as a signalized intersection. #9..
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Figure 12: Future (2046) Planned Conditions Intersection Lane Configuration Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Traffic volumes were extracted using the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) 2022 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Travel Demand Model. The StanCOG travel demand model forecasts traffic volumes considering inputs such as land uses, population characteristics, and roadway capacities. The model was updated to include the most recent plans for the North County Corridor and the roads within the Tivoli Specific Plan.
The model provides traffic estimates for a pre-COVID base year (2019) and a future horizon year (2046).
The base year model reasonably reflects transportation demand conditions for the Existing Conditions scenario, and the Year 2046 horizon year model generally reflects transportation conditions with expected regional growth consistent with the city’s General Plan land use pattern and transportation system.
Figure 13 and Figure 14 summarizes the 2046 AM and PM Peak Hour traffic volumes, respectively. The intersection operation results for the 2046 AM and PM peak hours are shown in Table 6. Detailed LOS worksheets are available in Appendix C.
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Figure 13: Future (2046) Planned Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Figure 14: Future (2046) Planned Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
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Table 6: Future (2046) Planned Conditions LOS Summary
No
.
Intersection Name Control Type Peak
Hour
2046 Planned (6 Lane)
V/C Delay LOS
1 McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina
Ave
Signal AM 0.572 32.86 C
PM 0.890 167.00 F
2 Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave Roundabout23 AM NA 14.36 B
PM NA 61.43 E
3 Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave Signal AM 0.298 25.91 C
PM 0.660 70.76 E
4 Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave Signal AM 1.138 125.34 F
PM 0.970 137.22 F
5 Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave Signal AM 0.463 17.57 B
PM 0.470 17.20 B
6 Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way Signal AM 0.380 14.48 B
PM 0.440 14.57 B
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave Signal AM 0.702 45.73 D
PM 0.780 95.40 F
Notes:
AM = weekday a.m. peak hour; PM = weekday p.m. peak hour; V/C = volume/capacity ratio; LOS = Level of Service; Delay reported in seconds per vehicle; No. = intersection number. 1 single circulating lane roundabout; 2dual circulating lane roundabout; 3includes bypass lanes Bold text indicates operations below the LOS standard.
Source: Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition; Kittelson & Associates, 2025 Traffic signal timings were optimized to balance the volume and capacity on each of the signalized intersection. Under Future (2046) Planned Conditions, five intersections operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, only Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue intersection is operating over capacity.
Future (2046) Adjusted (Reduced Classification) Conditions The Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions represents the future roadway network which evaluates an alternative scenario where the study corridors are classified as four lanes instead of six lanes. Additionally, the intersections at Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue; Oakdale Road and Mable Avenue; Oakdale Road and Bridgewood Way; and Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue were evaluated as roundabouts as shown in Figure 15.
The traffic volumes were projected using the StanCOG travel demand model by updating the number of lanes to represent the reclassified four-lane segments, which resulted in a slight decrease in volumes as presented in Figure 16 and Figure 17.
The intersection operation results for the AM and PM peak hours are shown in Table 7. Detailed LOS worksheets are available in Appendix D.
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Figure 15: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions Lane Configuration and Traffic Controls Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Figure 16: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
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Figure 17: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Table 7: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions LOS Summary
No. Intersection Name Control Type 2046 Adjusted (4 Lane) Change From
Planned
V/C Delay LOS
1 McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave Signalized 0.565 46.7 D 13.84
0.857 76.4 E -90.6
2 Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave Roundabout23 NA 16.8 C 2.44 NA 67.8 E 6.37
3 Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave Signalized 0.382 34.46 C 8.55
0.78 69.2 E -1.56
4 Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave Roundabout23 NA 15.7 B -109.64 NA 34.8 C -102.42
5 Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave Roundabout2 NA 7.3 A -10.27
NA 11.2 B -6
6 Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way Roundabout1 NA 6.8 A -7.68 NA 9.4 A -5.17
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave Signalized 0.599 42.3 D -3.43
0.787 94.5 F -0.9
Notes:
AM = weekday a.m. peak hour; PM = weekday p.m. peak hour; V/C = volume/capacity ratio; LOS = Level of Service; Delay reported in seconds per vehicle; No. = intersection number.
1 single circulating lane roundabout; 2dual circulating lane roundabout; 3includes bypass lanes Bold text indicates operations below the LOS standard.
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Traffic signal timings were optimized to balance the volume and capacity on each approach of the signalized intersections. Under future (2046) adjusted conditions, four intersections would operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one peak hour. However, none of the intersections would operate over capacity. In most locations, the delay would decrease from the Future (2046) Planned Conditions except for Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue. The intersection is an existing roundabout and with the planned growth is expected to continue to operate at LOS E.
Oakdale Road / Sylvan Avenue
Figure 18 shows the conceptual roundabout at Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue, which includes two circulating lanes at every approach, dual right-turn bypass lanes on the westbound approach, and single right turn bypass lanes on the northbound and southbound approach. Kittelson evaluated this roundabout using both VISTRO and SIDRA software. The HCM does not provide a methodology for analyzing a dual bypass lane, but both Vistro and SIDRA use proprietary methodologies to produce results. The Kittelson team compared the results of each analysis from both models to what supported by research and documented in HCM7 about one- versus two-lane roundabout approaches. Kittelson then selected the most appropriate results for inclusion in this study.
Figure 18: Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue - Conceptual Roundabout Source: City of Modesto, 2024
Table 8 summarizes the LOS and delay at the Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue intersection under both signalized and roundabout scenarios for the Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions. During the AM peak hour, the roundabout would perform better than the signal. In the PM peak hour, the VISTRO analysis shows higher delay for the roundabout compared to the signal. However, Kittelson conducted a supplemental analysis using SIDRA, and found that the roundabout would result in lower average delays than the signal. #9..
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Kittelson also evaluated the intersection with a single bypass right-turn lane and found minimal change in delay, indicating that the additional bypass lane may not provide any additional capacity benefit Table 8: Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue Intersection LOS Summary No. Intersection Name Control Type Software Peak
Hour
2046 Buildout (4 Lane)
V/C Delay LOS
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave Signal VISTRO
AM 0.599 42.3 D
PM 0.787 94.5 F
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
Roundabout – Dual
Right Turn Bypass
Lanes
VISTRO
AM NA 13.55 B
PM NA 127.48 F
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
Roundabout – Dual
Right Turn Bypass
Lanes
SIDRA
AM 0.796 16 B
PM 1.154 59.9 E
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
Roundabout – Single
Right Turn Bypass
Lanes
SIDRA PM 1.154 60.2 E
Notes:
AM = weekday a.m. peak hour; PM = weekday p.m. peak hour; V/C = volume/capacity ratio; LOS = Level of Service; Delay reported in seconds per vehicle; No. = intersection number.
Bold text indicates operations below the LOS standard.
Source: Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition; Kittelson & Associates, 2025 Other Considerations for Roundabouts
The Future (2046) Adjusted scenario changes four intersections along Oakdale Road from signalized to roundabout control. The Future (2046) Planned scenario showed signal operations not being able to efficiently handle the volumes resulting in high delays at some intersections, even with six through lanes on the study corridors. Reducing the through lanes from three to two in each direction would only worsen the delays if remaining under signalized control. However, the proposed roundabouts can provide similar or lower delays with two lanes in each direction. Further, there are other considerations where roundabouts may provide benefits at these locations.
Safety Benefits
Roundabouts are an FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasure because they can substantially reduce crashes that result in serious injury or death. In comparison to signalized intersections, roundabouts have been shown to result in reductions of up to 78% of fatal and injury crashes.4 Right-of-Way Constraints
Kittelson's comparison between roundabouts and traffic signals is based solely on operational analysis.
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associated with implementing roundabouts. The City of Modesto has developed conceptual exhibits overlaying roundabout layouts with property lines to assess whether they can be constructed within existing city ROW. The proposed roundabout configurations fit within the existing right-of-way, as the number of approach lanes is able to be reduced using a roundabout compared to a signal. As explained in Section 2.4.3 of NCHRP Research Report 1043: Guide for Roundabouts, the following spatial considerations apply to roundabouts in comparison to other intersection control types:
Roundabouts may be larger at the intersection than other control types because of their size and shape.
Roundabouts may be able to be spaced more closely to one another than traffic signals because of shorter queue lengths (less chance of queue spillback). Roundabouts may serve similar or more capacity with fewer total lanes (e.g., no dedicated left- or right-turn lanes) than signals—meaning the roadway between intersections can be narrower.
Additional detailed design work will be necessary to confirm the constructability of the roundabouts.
Site Access
As with any intersection form and control type, site access in the immediate vicinity of an intersection creates challenges. A few considerations for roundabouts include:
Roundabouts provide safe and efficient U-turn opportunities which allows for full access points to be converted to right-in, right-out or left-in, right-out. This allowance removes the most difficult and riskiest movements at an access point (left-out movements) by converting them to U-turns. Because roundabouts may allow for fewer lanes on the approach compared to signalized intersection, they are conducive to access management (with a median taking the place of what could have been a turn lane in a signalized alternative). Access is strongly discouraged within 50 feet of the circulatory roadway (between the entry and pedestrian crosswalk). This location complicates the pedestrian ramp and creates wayfinding challenges for people with vision disabilities, and also introduces new conflicts in a challenging location for drivers.
Access is best avoided along the splitter island of a roundabout approach; however, if it is unavoidable, then right-in, right-out access can be provided with a U-turn at the intersection as previously described. 5 Additionally, access could be accommodated by shortening a splitter island to allow for left turns to and from a driveway, although doing so introduces more conflict points.6 Roundabouts may offer the ability to provide access to adjacent properties closer to the intersection than signalized intersections without the associated degradation in operations and safety associated with nearby access at signals.
5 MassDOT and Kittelson & Associates. Guidelines for the Planning and Design of Roundabouts. 5.9.6 Access Management. Retrieved from https://www.mass.gov/doc/massdot-guidelines-for-the-planning-and-design-ofroundabouts/download 6 Modern Roundabout Intersections: When To Use Them? A Comparison with Signalized Intersections. Retrieved from https://www.mvcommission.org/sites/default/files/docs/Roundabout___comparison_with_signals.pdf #9..
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Corridor Operations
Roundabouts located along a corridor provide advantages over signalized corridors or corridors with a mix of control types. Because roundabouts serve similar or greater capacity than comparable signals with shorter queue lengths than comparable signalized intersections and without producing platoons.
Roundabout operations result in randomized flow rather than platoons. Roundabout operations are typically better with a random arrival pattern than with a platooned flow; mixing signals and roundabouts may result in platoons arriving at a roundabout from a nearby signal and creating queueing.
As a result, when considering roundabouts, consistency along the corridor is beneficial for driver expectations and for operational performance should be considered to allow drivers to develop a sense of predictability and help optimize the traffic flow.7 Consistency along Oakdale Road is recommended for operational efficiency.
ROADWAY SEGMENT ANALYSIS
Traffic volumes on roadway segments are used to determine the overall usage and congestion. Under existing conditions, the roadway segment analysis is based on traffic counts taken at a single location or link, which is intended to be representative of the entire segment.
LOS for roadway segments is assessed based on the volume in relationship to the capacity threshold as presented in the HCM 2010 edition and adopted by the City of Modesto as shown in Table 9. 7 TDOT Roundabout Design Refence Guide. Retrieved from https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/tdot/roadwaydesign/documents/training/Roundabout%20Design%20Reference%20Guide.pdf#:~:text=Roundabouts%20result%20i n%20randomized%2C%20un%2Dplatooned%20flow%20along,in%20a%20corridor%20with%20coordinated%20signal %20progression.&text=Roundabout%20corridors%20can%20also%20provide%20for%20design,adjust%20where%20r ight%2Dof%2Dway%20impacts%20occur%20at%20intersections. #9..
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Table 9: Roadway Segment Threshold and LOS Relationship Table 10 includes roadway segment analysis summary under each study scenario. Under existing conditions with two lanes, Oakdale Rd between Claribel Rd & Claratina Ave operates at LOS D with a volume-to-capacity (V/C) ratio at 0.90. Traffic volumes for future conditions are based on the StanCOG travel demand model as explained in the earlier sections. Under both Future (2046) Planned Conditions #9..
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and Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions, all roadway segments would operate at LOS A. Given that a V/C ratio near 1.0 indicates optimal capacity utilization, the low ratios in the Future (2046) Planned Conditions represents overbuilt conditions.
Table 10: Roadway Segment Analysis Summary
# Roadway Segment
Existing Conditions Future (2046) – Planned
Conditions
Future (2046) – Adjusted
Conditions
Volume Daily
V/C LOS Volume Daily V/C LOS Volume Daily V/C LOS
1 Oakdale Rd between
Claribel Rd & Claratina Ave 19,100 0.90 D 20,100 0.32 A 17,600 0.41 A 2 Oakdale Rd between
Claratina Ave & Mable Ave 24,000 0.75 C 29,500 0.46 A 25,400 0.60 A 3 Oakdale Rd between Mable
Ave & Bridgewood Way 24,900 0.78 C 29,360 0.46 A 25,300 0.60 A 4 Oakdale Rd between
Bridgewood Way & Sylvan
Ave
25,400 0.79 C 29,500 0.46 A 25,400 0.60 A
5 Claratina Ave between
McHenry Ave & Coffee Rd 14,100 0.75 C 23,150 0.41 A 22,700 0.60 A 6 Claratina Ave between
Coffee Rd & Oakdale Rd 9,670 0.52 A 19,000 0.34 A 19,800 0.53 A Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
TRAVEL TIME
Table 11 represents the travel time analysis summary for the study corridor under existing conditions and Table 12 represents projected travel time for the study corridor under both the Planned and Adjusted conditions. Under the Adjusted conditions, travel times are expected to decrease by 0.6 – 2.6 minutes compared to Planned conditions. There are two cases in which travel times are projected to increase under Adjusted conditions, both by 0.1 minutes. The existing conditions travel times were determined through Ggoogle Maps data, while the planned and adjusted were determined by adding the delays at intersections along the corridor to the travel time between each intersection. #9..
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Table 11: Travel Time Summary - Existing Conditions
Roadway Route Movement Weekday
(min)
Weekday
Peak (min)
Monday -
Friday
(min)
Monday -
Friday
Peak (min)
Avg StD Avg StD Avg StD Avg StD
Claratina
Avenue
CA 108 to
Oakdale Road Eastbound 3.3 0.3 29.7 2.9 3.3 0.3 3.9 0.1 Claratina
Avenue
Oakdale Road to
CA 108
Westbound 3.1 0.2 34.7 1.0 3.1 0.2 3.5 0.0
Oakdale
Road
Sylvan Avenue to
Claribel Avenue Northbound 3.2 0.6 23.6 2.0 3.3 0.8 4.7 0.7 Oakdale
Road
Claribel Avenue to
Sylvan Avenue Southbound 3.2 0.7 21.7 2.0 3.4 1.0 5.5 1.1 Note: StD – Standard Deviation
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Table 12: Travel Time Summary - Future Conditions
Roadway Route Movement 2046 Planned
(min)
2046 Adjusted
(min)
AM PM AM PM
Claratina
Avenue
CA 108 to Oakdale Road Eastbound 3.8 8.1 3.3 5.5
Claratina
Avenue
Oakdale Road to CA 108 Westbound 4.4 5.0 3.4 4.4
Oakdale Road Sylvan Avenue to Claribel
Avenue
Northbound 4.0 6.9 4.1 6.4
Oakdale Road Claribel Avenue to Sylvan
Avenue
Southbound 4.4 5.6 3.8 5.7
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VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED ASSESSMENT
Table 13 summarizes the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) assessment for the three study scenarios. The total VMT in Stanislaus County was calculated using the StanCOG travel demand model. Under the Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions, the total VMT is expected to decrease slightly compared to Future (2046) Planned Conditions. This is likely due to less induced demand because of the reduction in travel lanes.
Table 13: VMT Summary
Scenario Stanislaus County
Total VMT
Existing Conditions 11,056,945
Future (2046) Planned Conditions 13,395,154
Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions 13,395,008
Change with Adjusted Conditions -147
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Summary
The Study findings and conclusions are provided below by corridor.
Oakdale Road
The Study confirms that Oakdale Road (from Claribel Avenue to Scenic Drive) can be reclassified from their planned six-lane classification to four lanes, while still accommodating the area’s anticipated future growth to the 2046 horizon year.
Further, the operational analysis confirms that the following intersections would perform more efficiently as roundabouts rather than signalized intersections.
o Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave
o Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave
o Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way
o Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
The findings and conclusions from the traffic operational analysis by scenario are summarized below:
Existing Conditions: The following four intersections operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, none of the intersections are operating over capacity.
o Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave – PM Peak Hour
o Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave – PM Peak Hour
o Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave – PM Peak Hour
o Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way – PM Peak Hour
o Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave – AM Peak Hour
Future (2046) Planned Conditions: The following five intersections would operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, only Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue intersection would operate over capacity. o Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave
o Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave
o Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions: The following four intersections would operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, none of the intersections would operate over capacity.
o Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave
o Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
For all locations the average delay would decrease from the Future (2046) Planned Conditions, as shown in Table 14.
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Intersection Name Control
Type
Peak Hour
Existing Conditions 2046 No Build 2046 Buildout (6 Lane) Control Type 2046 Buildout (4 Lane) Change V/C Delay LOS V/C Delay LOS V/C Delay LOS V/C Delay LOS 4 Oakdale Rd &
Claratina Ave
Signalized AM 0.548 53.3 D 1.234 284.47 F 1.138 125.3
4 F Roundabout23 NA 15.7 B -109.64
PM 0.86 76.9 E 10.04 1,351.5 F 0.97 137.2
2 F NA 34.8 C -102.42
5 Oakdale Rd & Mable
Ave
Signalized AM 0.44 30.5 C 0.75 71.55 E 0.463 17.57 B Roundabout 2 NA 7.3 A -10.27 PM 0.813 70.8 E 0.90 341.03 F 0.47 17.20 B NA 11.2 B -6 6 Oakdale Rd &
Bridgewood Way
Signalized AM Currently No Signal Currently No Signal 0.386 14.48 B Roundabout1 NA 6.8 A -7.68 PM 0.44 14.57 B NA 9.4 A -5.17
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan
Ave
Signalized AM 0.45 102.4 F 0.599 42.54 D 0.702 45.73 D Roundabout23 0.796 16 B -29.73 PM 0.606 87.7 F 0.79 106.17 F 0.78 95.40 F 1.154 59.9 E -35.5 Notes: AM = weekday a.m. peak hour; PM = weekday p.m. peak hour; V/C = volume/capacity ratio; LOS = Level of Service; Delay reported in seconds per vehicle; No. = intersection number. 1single circulating lane roundabout; 2dual circulating lane roundabout; 3includes bypass lanes Bold text indicates operations below the LOS standard. Source: Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition; Kittelson & Associates, 2025 #9..
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Claratina Avenue
The Study confirms that Claratina Avenue (from Oakdale Road to McHenry Avenue) can be reclassified from their planned six-lane classification to four lanes, while still accommodating the area’s anticipated future growth to the 2046 horizon year.
The findings and conclusions from the traffic operational analysis by scenario are summarized below:
Existing Conditions: The following four intersections operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, none of the intersections are operating over capacity.
o McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave
Future (2046) Planned Conditions: The following five intersections would operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, only Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue intersection would operate over capacity. o McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave
o Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave
Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions: The following four intersections would operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, none of the intersections would operate over capacity.
o McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave
o Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave
In most locations, average delay would decrease from the Future (2046) Planned Conditions except for Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue. The intersection is an existing roundabout and with the planned growth in expected to continue to operate at LOS E.
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ORDINANCE NO. -C.S.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TIVOLI SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 6, TO AMEND THE CHAPTER 3 STREET HIERARCHY DIAGRAM TO CHANGE
THE CLASSIFICATION OF OAKDALE ROAD AND CLARATINA AVENUE
FROM SIX LANE ARTERIAL STREETS TO FOUR LANE ARTERIAL
STREETS, AND TO AMEND TEXT IN CHAPTER 9 RELATIVE TO SPECIFIC
PLAN ADMINISTRATION, AND TO REAFFIRM PRIOR MAJOR
AMENDMENTS TO THE TIVOLI SPECIFIC PLAN ADOPTED BY CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION (CITY OF MODESTO)
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65450 et. seq. permits cities and counties to adopt Specific Plans for the systematic implementation of the General Plan and to provide for greater level of detail in planning sites or areas of special interest or value, and WHEREAS, on February 26, 2008, the City Council by Ordinance No. 3479-C.S. approved the Tivoli Specific Plan to allow the development of approximately 454 acres, and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65453 permits the amendment of specific plans as often as deemed necessary by the legislative body, and
WHEREAS, on September 7, 2016 by Ordinance No. 3654-CS the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Tivoli Specific Plan to include minor land use adjustments regarding the relocation of the school site with the overall density and intensity remaining essentially the same, minor internal street alignment adjustments, removal of four roundabouts, and various clean-up and technical changes to the Specific Plan, and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2022 the Director of Community and Economic Development administratively approved Amendment No. 2 to the Tivoli Specific Plan as allowed by Section #9..
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9.3.4.1 of the Specific Plan, to amend and update street cross section details with associated minor text changes, and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2022 by Resolution No. 2022-450 the City Council approved Amendment No. 3 to the Tivoli Specific Plan to amend the Land Use Diagram to amend 25 acres from Regional Serving Commercial 1 (RSC-1) to Low Density Residential 13 (LDR-13) and 27 acres from Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR-2) to Low Density Residential 15 (LDR-15), and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2025 by Resolution No. 2025-165 the City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the Tivoli Specific Plan to amend the Land Use Diagram to amend 19.95 acres from Medium-High Density Residential and Regional Serving Commercial (RSC) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) with associated text amendments, and to amend Chapter 4 Development Standards to amend certain design standards to allow reduced setbacks and lot sizes, and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2025 the Director of Community and Economic Development administratively approved Amendment No. 5 to the Tivoli Specific Plan as allowed by Section
9.3.4.1 of the Specific Plan, to amend Section 5.7.1.2 Community Walls Along Arterial Streets, to allow for seven-foot-high walls with conditions, and
WHEREAS, the City of Modesto has initiated an amendment to the Chapter 3 Street Hierarchy Diagram of the Tivoli Specific Plan to change the designation of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue from six-lane arterial streets to four lane arterial streets; and #9..
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WHEREAS, the City of Modesto also proposes to concurrently amend Chapter 9 text of the Tivoli Specific Plan relative to policies for adoption of major Specific Plan amendments, and to reaffirm prior major amendments to the Tivoli Specific Plan previously adopted by Resolution rather than Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on January 5, 2026, in Chambers, Tenth Street Place, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, California, at which hearing evidence both oral and documentary was received and considered, and WEHERAS, after considering public comments, the Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 2026-03, recommended to the City Council approval of the proposed Tivoli Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 to, in addition to amending the Chapter 3 Street Hierarchy Diagram, amend Chapter 9 text relative to policies for adoption of major amendments to the specific plan, and to reaffirm prior major amendments to the specific plan previously adopted by Resolution rather than Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, said matter was set for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Modesto to be held on February 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., in the Tenth Street Place Chambers located at 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, California, and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing to consider said recommendations of the Planning Commission was held at the time and time above mentioned, and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty #9..
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that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. The amendment meets the criteria by being an administrative and regulatory action.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Modesto does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. COUNCIL FINDINGS. After a public hearing held on February 10, 2026 this Council finds and determines:
1. The proposed amendment to the Tivoli Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan, because the amendment to Chapter 9 of the to the classification of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue would maintain sufficient levels of service to the roadways and accommodate the area’s anticipated growth, and would provide clear policy direction regarding the adoption of future major amendments to the Tivoli Specific Plan.
2. The proposed amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. The amendments meet the criteria by being an administrative and regulatory action.
SECTION 2. COUNCIL ACTION. The Council of the City of Modesto hereby approves Tivoli Specific Plan Amendment No. 6, thereby amending the Chapter 3 Street Hierarchy Diagram to change the classification of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue from six lane arterial streets to four lane arterial streets, as shown on Exhibit “A” which is on file in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department and incorporated herein by reference; reaffirms the previous Specific Plan amendments adopted by City Council Resolutions No. 2022-450 and 2025- 165 by this Ordinance; and approves text amendments to Chapter 9 of the Specific Plan, thereby allowing for major Specific Plan amendments to be henceforth be adopted by City Council Resolution, as shown on Exhibit “B” which is on file in the office of the Community and Economic Development Department and incorporated herein by reference. #9..
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SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and operation from and after thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption.
SECTION 5. PUBLICATION. At least two (2) days prior to its final adoption, copies of this ordinance shall be posted in at least three (3) prominent and distinct locations in the City; and a notice shall be published once in The Modesto Bee, the official newspaper of the City of Modesto, setting forth the title of this ordinance, the date of its introduction and the places where this ordinance is posted.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the 10th day of February 2026, by Councilmember , who moved its introduction and passage to print, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember , was upon roll call carried and ordered printed and published by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
APPROVED:
SUE ZWAHLEN, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
DIANE NAYARES, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
JOSE M. SANCHEZ, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO DESCRIPTION:
By:
Community & Economic Development
Department, Planning Division
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FINAL ADOPTION CLAUSE
The foregoing ordinance, having been published as required by the Charter of the City of Modesto, and coming on for final consideration at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Modesto held on the , 2026, Councilmember ______________moved its final adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Councilmember ________________, was upon roll call carried and the ordinance adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
APPROVED:
MAYOR, SUE ZWAHLEN
ATTEST: ____________________________
DIANE NAYARES, City Clerk
Effective Date: _________________, 2026
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TRAFFIC ANALYSIS STUDY
Modesto, CA
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Analysis Study
Modesto, CA
Prepared for:
Tamorah Bryant
Harris & Associates
Michael Sacuskie
City of Modesto
Prepared by:
Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
155 Grand Avenue, Suite 505
Oakland, CA 94612
510.839.1742
Project Team:
Dhawal Kataria, AICP, RSP1
Mychal Loomis, PE, TE, PTOE, RSP1
TJ Hribar
Mike Aronson, PE
Mike Alston TE, RSP1
Project Number 30299
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CONTENTS
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................1 Background..............................................................................................................................................1 Study Scenarios......................................................................................................................................1 Study Area................................................................................................................................................2 Roadway Network.....................................................................................................................................6 Pedestrian Network..............................................................................................................................6 Bicycle Facilities......................................................................................................................................6 Transit System ........................................................................................................................................8 Roadway Configuration ................................................................................................................... 10 Intersection Configurations............................................................................................................ 12 Traffic Operations................................................................................................................................... 15 Intersection Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 15 Roadway Segment Analysis ........................................................................................................... 28 Travel Time............................................................................................................................................ 30 Vehicle Miles Traveled Assessment............................................................................................. 32 Summary.................................................................................................................................................... 33 #9..
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Study Area ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Figure 2: Bicycle Network .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Figure 3: Transit Network .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Figure 4: Proposed Oakdale Road Cross Section ................................................................................................................. 10 Figure 5: Claratina Avenue Cross Section ................................................................................................................................ 11 Figure 6: North County Corridor Phase 1 Project - Conceptual Exhibit ...................................................................... 12 Figure 7: Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue Planned Roundabout ............................................................................. 13 Figure 8: Existing Lane Configuration and Traffic Control ................................................................................................ 17 Figure 9: Existing Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ...................................................................................... 18 Figure 10: Existing Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes .................................................................................... 18 Figure 11: Future (2046) Planned Conditions Intersection Lane Configuration ....................................................... 20 Figure 12: Future (2046) Planned Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ...................................................... 21 Figure 13: Future (2046) Planned Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ...................................................... 21 Figure 14: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions Lane Configuration and Traffic Controls...................................... 23 Figure 15: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes .................................................... 23 Figure 16: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ..................................................... 24 Figure 17: Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue - Conceptual Roundabout .................................................................. 25 #9..
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Study Intersections and Intersection Control........................................................................................................... 2 Table 2: Roadway Segments .............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 3: StanRTA Bus Routes ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Table 4: Level of Service Definition for Intersections .......................................................................................................... 16 Table 5: Existing Conditions LOS Results ................................................................................................................................. 19 Table 6: Future (2046) Planned Conditions LOS Summary ............................................................................................... 22 Table 7: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions LOS Summary ............................................................................................. 24 Table 8: Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue Intersection LOS Summary ..................................................................... 26 Table 9: Roadway Segment Threshold and LOS Relationship ......................................................................................... 29 Table 10: Roadway Segment Analysis Summary .................................................................................................................. 30 Table 11: Travel Time Summary - Existing Conditions ....................................................................................................... 31 Table 12: Travel Time Summary - Future Conditions .......................................................................................................... 31 Table 13: VMT Summary ................................................................................................................................................................. 32
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Traffic Counts Summary
Appendix B: Existing Conditions LOS Worksheets
Appendix C: Future (2046) Planned Conditions LOS Worksheets Appendix D: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions LOS Worksheets
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Introduction
The Oakdale Claratina Traffic Analysis Study (Study) aims to assess the following:
x Whether the planned classifications of Oakdale Road (from Claribel Avenue to Scenic Drive) and Claratina Avenue (from Oakdale Road to McHenry Avenue) could be reduced from six lanes to four lanes and accommodate anticipated future growth in the study area. This is primarily assessed based on the intersection and roadway segment operations, changes in travel time, and other relevant indicators.
x The feasibility and anticipated operations of using roundabout control at the intersections at Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue; Oakdale Road and Mable Avenue; Oakdale Road and Bridgewood Way; and Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue.
BACKGROUND
The City of Modesto General Plan and Tivoli Specific Plan designate Oakdale Road (from Claribel Road to Scenic Drive) as a six-lane Principal Arterial but note that it is constrained between Sylvan Avenue and Scenic Drive. Claratina Avenue is classified as an Expressway west of Oakdale Road and as a six-lane Principal Arterial east of Oakdale.1
Since the General Plan's adoption, changes to the planned roadway network have occurred, including the reduction of the reclassification of a road parallel to Oakdale Road, Claus Road, from six lanes to four lanes, and the programming of the North County Corridor Phase 1 east of Oakdale Road.2 The City of Modesto (city) seeks an analysis of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue to determine whether a six-lane facility remains necessary to meet the area’s transportation needs. The city is considering reclassifying these roads as four lanes. This study provides a data-driven evaluation to guide stakeholders—including the city, Stanislaus County, the development community, the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG), and nearby landowners—on whether the proposed reclassification can effectively accommodate the movement of people.
STUDY SCENARIOS
The study evaluated the following scenarios under existing and future (2046) conditions:
Existing Conditions: Represents the current roadway network, assessed using observed traffic counts.
Future (2046) Planned Conditions: Represents the future roadway network outlined in the General Plan, which includes expanding Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue to six lanes, assessed using 2046 volumes estimated by the Stanislaus County travel demand model as modified for the 1 City of Modesto General Plan (March 2019). Chapter V. Transportation. Retrieved from https://www.modestogov.com/DocumentCenter/View/15012/GPA-10-001-DOC-Chapter-V-3-6-19-PDF 2 Stanislaus County. North County Corridor Phase 1 Project. Retrieved from https://northcountycorridorphase1.com/ #9..
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Modesto General Plan and current plans for the North County Expressway Phase 1 and the planned road network for the Tivoli Specific Plan.
Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions: Evaluates an alternative future roadway network scenario where the study corridors are reduced to four lanes and assessed using volumes estimated by a projected 2046 traffic volumes from the travel demand model as modified to include the four lane segments.
STUDY AREA
Figure 2 illustrates the study intersections and roadway segments analyzed in this study. Table 1 presents the roadway segments analyzed, along Oakdale Avenue and Claratina Avenue, which are being considered for reclassification from six lanes to four. Table 2 lists the seven intersections identified through discussions with city staff.
Table 1: Roadway Segments
# Roadway Segment Existing
Conditions
Future
(2046)
Planned
Conditions
Future (2046)
Adjusted
Conditions
1 Oakdale Rd between Claribel Rd & Claratina Ave 2 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes 2 Oakdale Rd between Claratina Ave & Mable Ave 2 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes 3 Oakdale Rd between Mable Ave & Bridgewood Way 3 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes 4 Oakdale Rd between Bridgewood Way & Sylvan Ave 2 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes 5 Claratina Ave between McHenry Ave & Coffee Rd 2 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes 6 Claratina Ave between Coffee Rd & Oakdale Rd 2 lanes 6 lanes 4 lanes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Table 2: Study Intersections and Intersection Control
No Intersection Name Existing
Conditions
Future (2046)
Planned
Conditions
Future (2046)
Adjusted
Conditions
1 McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave Signal Signal Signal 2 Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave Roundabout13 Roundabout23 Roundabout23 3 Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave Signal Signal Roundabout23 4 Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave Signal Signal Signal
5 Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave Signal Signal Roundabout2
6 Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way Two-way Stop Signal Roundabout1 7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave Signal Signal Roundabout23
Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Note: 1
single circulating lane roundabout; 2dual circulating lane roundabout; 3includes bypass lanes Kittelson conducted turning movement and tube counts at these locations in June 2024. A summary of the traffic count data is provided in Appendix A.
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Understanding Roundabouts
A roundabout is a circular intersection form in which traffic travels counterclockwise around a central island and entering traffic must yield to circulating traffic. Figure 1 shows a roundabout annotated with common features including a bypass lane and circulatory lane.
Figure 1: Common Roundabout Features
Source: NCHRP 1043; Edited by Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
The circulatory roadway is the portion of a roundabout where vehicles travel counterclockwise around the central island. In multilane roundabouts, this roadway may include two or more circulating lanes, which should not be confused with bypass lanes.
Bypass lanes, also known as channelized turn lanes or slip lanes can be added to roundabouts to improve capacity for specific turning movements. However, their implementation requires careful consideration of potential conflicts with pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as operational impacts such as reverse traffic patterns during opposing peak periods.3
Currently, Modesto has multilane roundabouts along Sylvan Avenue at Roselle Avenue and Millbrook Avenue but none of them feature a bypass lane.
3 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Guide for Roundabouts. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/27069. #9..
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Roadway Network
The following section outlines the existing and planned roadway conditions in the study area, covering pedestrian network, bicycle facilities, transit system, and roadway network.
PEDESTRIAN NETWORK
There are parks, schools, and retail stores located near the study intersections and segments that contribute to pedestrian activity in the area. Marked crosswalks are provided at all study intersections except for Oakdale Road and Bridgewood Way. Due to the predominantly undeveloped nature of the area, sidewalks are limited and are present only along the west side of Oakdale Road between Claratina Avenue and Sylvan Avenue.
BICYCLE FACILITIES
Figure 3 illustrates the existing bicycle network within the study area. Class II bike lanes are present on Claribel Road (between McHenry Avenue and Oakdale Road), Sylvan Avenue (between McHenry Avenue and Oakdale Road), and Coffee Road (south of Montana Drive). Beyer Park Drive and Keller Street are designated as Class III shared bicycle routes.
According to the City of Modesto Non-Motorized Transportation Plan, Class IV separated bikeways are proposed for Sylvan Avenue, Oakdale Road, Mable Avenue, and Coffee Road. Additionally, Sylvan Meadows Drive, Beyer Park Drive, and Keller Street are planned to be upgraded to Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevards.
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Figure 3: Bicycle Network
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TRANSIT SYSTEM
The study area is served by several StanRTA routes which serve Oakdale Road, Sylvan Avenue, Mable Avenue and McHenry Avenue. Figure 4 and Table 3 describe the routes that directly serve the study area.
Table 3: StanRTA Bus Routes
Route
Number
Description Frequency Days and Times
23 Travels between the Modesto Transit Center
and Kiernan along McHenry. Stops of interest
include McHenry Village and Walmart.
Every 30 Minutes
(Weekdays and
Saturdays) and Every
1 Hour on Sundays
Weekdays (6 AM –
10 PM) and
Weekends (reduced
times)
32 Travels between the Modesto Transit Center
and Beyer High School neighborhoods via I St.,
Scenic, Coffee, Mable, Oakdale, and
Sylvan. Stops of interest include the Health
Department, Downey High School, Memorial
Medical Center, Beyer High School, and Beyer
Park.
Every 30 Minutes on
Weekdays and Every
1 Hour on Weekends
Weekdays (6 AM –
10 PM) and
Weekends (reduced
times)
60 Travels between the Modesto Transit Center
and Oakdale through Riverbank via Sunrise,
Floyd, Oakdale Rd, Patterson, and Hwy
108. Stops of interest include Gladys Lemon
Senior Center, daycare centers, schools, local
government buildings, the post office, and
grocery stores.
Every 30 Minutes on
Weekdays and Every
1 Hour on Weekends
Weekdays (5 AM –
10 PM) and
Weekends (reduced
times)
Source: StanRTA, 2025
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Figure 4: Transit Network
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ROADWAY CONFIGURATION
Oakdale Road is a north-south arterial that connects SR 132 (Yosemite Boulevard) in the south to SR 108 (Patterson Road) in the north. The segment between Claribel Road and Claratina Avenue is a two-lane undivided roadway, primarily surrounded by undeveloped agricultural land. Between Claratina Avenue and Sylvan Avenue, residential developments line the west side of the roadway. The southbound direction of this segment provides two travel lanes with left-turn pockets at major intersections. The posted speed limit for the segment is 45 mph.
Figure 5 shows the proposed Oakdale Road cross section from the Tivoli Specific Plan, which proposes widening the road to three lanes in each direction. The proposed cross section includes 6 feet wide bike lanes and 8 feet wide sidewalks in each direction. Additionally, it includes a landscaped strip acting as a buffer between the paved road and sidewalk and another landscaped lot and public utility easement. The total right-of-way (ROW) is approximately 136 feet.
Figure 5: Proposed Oakdale Road Cross Section
Source: Tivoli Specific Plan, 2008
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Claratina Avenue within the study area is an east-west, two-lane undivided roadway connecting SR 108 (McHenry Avenue) to Oakdale Road. The north side of the segment is primarily agricultural, except near the intersection with McHenry Avenue, where a used car dealership and a church are located. The south side is predominantly residential. The posted speed limit for this segment is 45 mph.
Figure 6 shows the proposed Claratina Avenue cross section east of Oakdale Road included in the Tivoli Specific Plan, which proposes widening of the roadway to six lanes. Pedestrian pathways are included in both directions and a Class I Bike path is proposed on the north side. The total right-of-way is approximately 126 feet.
Figure 6: Claratina Avenue Cross Section
Source: Tivoli Specific Plan, 2008
Besides the two study segments, the other major cross streets include Claribel Road, Sylvan Avenue, and Mable Avenue. For the purpose of this study, it is anticipated that there will be no changes in numbers of travel lanes on the cross streets.
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INTERSECTION CONFIGURATIONS
Oakdale and Claribel Road
The planned intersection geometry for Oakdale Road and Claribel Road was obtained from the North County Corridor Phase 1 project, as shown in Figure 7. An additional southbound through lane and northbound left-turn pockets will be added to the existing intersection. Additionally, the westbound through lane will be converted into a left-turn trap lane, and a new westbound right-turn pocket will be added.
The Oakdale Road intersection at the North County Corridor identified in the exhibit was included in the future road network for traffic forecasts, but its operations were not evaluated in this study.
Figure 7: North County Corridor Phase 1 Project - Conceptual Exhibit Source: North County Corridor Phase 1 Project, 2024
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Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue
Figure 8 illustrates the planned roundabout at Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue, which will convert the existing single-lane roundabout into a multilane roundabout, with two circulating lanes on all approaches, and with yield-controlled right-turn bypass lanes on the eastbound (west leg) and southbound (north leg) approaches.
Figure 8: Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue Planned Roundabout Source: City of Modesto, 2024
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Traffic Operations
The following section evaluates the traffic operations at the study intersections and roadway segments.
INTERSECTION ANALYSIS
The study intersections were evaluated using the methodologies of the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) 7th Edition. Traffic signal timing data was obtained from the City of Modesto, City of Riverbank, and Stanislaus County. Roundabout configuration was based on feasible implementation and coordination with City staff. The analysis was implemented using the PTV VISTRO traffic analysis software package.
Intersection operations results are based on intersection control delay (in seconds) and correspond to a Level of Service (LOS). LOS is a qualitative measure of the effect of a number of factors, including speed and travel time, traffic interruptions and delay, freedom to maneuver, driving comfort, and convenience.
The operational LOS are given letter designations from A to F, with A representing free-flow (underutilized) operating conditions and F representing severely congested flow (over-capacity) with high delays
Table 4 presents the relationship between the average delay to LOS for both signalized, roundabout and unsignalized intersections from the HCM 7th edition. Although the HCM recommends evaluating roundabouts using unsignalized delay thresholds, this study, in consultation with City staff, has applied the signalized criteria to roundabouts to enable a more equitable comparison. #9..
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Table 4: Level of Service Definition for Intersections
Signalized Intersection and
Roundabout LOS
Description of Traffic
Conditions
Unsignalized
Intersection
Average Delay Per Vehicle
(Seconds)
Average Delay Per
Vehicle (Seconds)
≤10.0 A Free flowing. Most vehicles do
not have to stop.
≤10.0
>10.0 and ≤20.0 B Minimal delays. Some vehicles
have to stop, although waits
are not bothersome.
>10.0 and ≤15.0
>20.0 and ≤35.0 C Acceptable delays. Significant
numbers of vehicles have to
stop because of steady, high
traffic volumes. Still, many
pass without stopping.
>15.0 and ≤25.0
>35.0 and ≤55.0 D Tolerable delays. Many
vehicles have to stop. Drivers
are aware of heavier traffic.
Cars may have to wait through
more than one red light.
Queues begin to form, often
on more than one approach.
>25.0 and ≤35.0
>55.0 and ≤80.0 E Significant delays. Cars may
have to wait through more
than one red light. Long
queues form, sometimes on
several approaches.
>35.0 and ≤50.0
>80.0 F Excessive delays. Intersection
is jammed. Many cars have to
wait through more than one
red light, or more than 60
seconds. Traffic may back up
into “up-stream” intersections.
>50.0
Source: Transportation Research Board, Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition As per the City of Modesto General Plan, LOS standard is LOS “D” or better for all intersections. Under Policy V.A.6, on roadways where the LOS is expected to be level F, mitigation measures other than road widening, such as the addition of bicycle lanes, improved pedestrian access, improved transit service, and the establishment of walkable development patterns to improve the quality of service for all travel modes are to be considered.
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Existing Conditions
Figure 9 shows the existing lane configuration and traffic control for each study intersection. Kittelson conducted weekday morning (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM) and weekday evening (4:00 AM to 6:00 PM) peak periods turning movement counts at the study intersections in June 2024. A summary of the traffic count data is provided in Appendix A.
Figure 10 and Figure 11 summarizes the AM and PM Peak Hour traffic volumes, respectively. The intersection operation results for the AM and PM peak hours are shown in Table 5. Detailed LOS worksheets are available in Appendix B.
Figure 9: Existing Lane Configuration and Traffic Control Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
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Figure 10: Existing Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Figure 11: Existing Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
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Table 5: Existing Conditions LOS Results
No. Intersection Name Control Type Peak
Hour
Existing Conditions
V/C Delay LOS
1 McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave Signalized AM 0.610 25.8 C PM 0.672 50.3 D
2 Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave Roundabout13 AM NA 8.8 A
PM NA 27.6 D
3 Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave Signalized AM 0.645 12 B
PM 0.828 35.3 D
4 Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave Signalized AM 0.399 24.7 C
PM 0.638 131.4 F
5 Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave Signalized AM 0.421 18.4 B
PM 0.565 64.5 E
6 Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way Two-way Stop AM 0.020 20.3 C PM 0.026 52.6 F
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave Signalized AM 0.402 62.2 E
PM 0.587 52 D
Notes:
AM = weekday a.m. peak hour; PM = weekday p.m. peak hour; V/C = volume/capacity ratio; LOS = Level of Service; Delay reported in seconds per vehicle; No. = intersection number.
1 single circulating lane roundabout; 2dual circulating lane roundabout; 3includes bypass lanes Bold text indicates operations below the LOS standard.
Source: Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition; Kittelson & Associates, 2025 Under existing conditions, four intersections operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, none of the intersections are operating over capacity (V/C greater than 1.00).
Future (2046) Planned Conditions
The Future (2046) Planned Conditions represents the future roadway network outlined in the General Plan, which includes expanding Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue to six lanes. Figure 12 shows the lane configuration and traffic control for each study intersection under planned conditions. The Oakdale Road and Bridgewood Way intersection was evaluated as a signalized intersection. #9..
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Figure 12: Future (2046) Planned Conditions Intersection Lane Configuration Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Traffic volumes were extracted using the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) 2022 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Travel Demand Model. The StanCOG travel demand model forecasts traffic volumes considering inputs such as land uses, population characteristics, and roadway capacities. The model was updated to include the most recent plans for the North County Corridor and the roads within the Tivoli Specific Plan.
The model provides traffic estimates for a pre-COVID base year (2019) and a future horizon year (2046).
The base year model reasonably reflects transportation demand conditions for the Existing Conditions scenario, and the Year 2046 horizon year model generally reflects transportation conditions with expected regional growth consistent with the city’s General Plan land use pattern and transportation system.
Figure 13 and Figure 14 summarizes the 2046 AM and PM Peak Hour traffic volumes, respectively. The intersection operation results for the 2046 AM and PM peak hours are shown in Table 6. Detailed LOS worksheets are available in Appendix C.
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Figure 13: Future (2046) Planned Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Figure 14: Future (2046) Planned Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
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Table 6: Future (2046) Planned Conditions LOS Summary
No
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Intersection Name Control Type Peak
Hour
2046 Planned (6 Lane)
V/C Delay LOS
1 McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina
Ave
Signal AM 0.572 32.86 C
PM 0.890 167.00 F
2 Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave Roundabout23 AM NA 14.36 B
PM NA 61.43 E
3 Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave Signal AM 0.298 25.91 C
PM 0.660 70.76 E
4 Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave Signal AM 1.138 125.34 F
PM 0.970 137.22 F
5 Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave Signal AM 0.463 17.57 B
PM 0.470 17.20 B
6 Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way Signal AM 0.380 14.48 B
PM 0.440 14.57 B
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave Signal AM 0.702 45.73 D
PM 0.780 95.40 F
Notes:
AM = weekday a.m. peak hour; PM = weekday p.m. peak hour; V/C = volume/capacity ratio; LOS = Level of Service; Delay reported in seconds per vehicle; No. = intersection number. 1 single circulating lane roundabout; 2dual circulating lane roundabout; 3includes bypass lanes Bold text indicates operations below the LOS standard.
Source: Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition; Kittelson & Associates, 2025 Traffic signal timings were optimized to balance the volume and capacity on each of the signalized intersection. Under Future (2046) Planned Conditions, five intersections operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, only Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue intersection is operating over capacity.
Future (2046) Adjusted (Reduced Classification) Conditions The Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions represents the future roadway network which evaluates an alternative scenario where the study corridors are classified as four lanes instead of six lanes. Additionally, the intersections at Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue; Oakdale Road and Mable Avenue; Oakdale Road and Bridgewood Way; and Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue were evaluated as roundabouts as shown in Figure 15.
The traffic volumes were projected using the StanCOG travel demand model by updating the number of lanes to represent the reclassified four-lane segments, which resulted in a slight decrease in volumes as presented in Figure 16 and Figure 17.
The intersection operation results for the AM and PM peak hours are shown in Table 7. Detailed LOS worksheets are available in Appendix D.
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Figure 15: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions Lane Configuration and Traffic Controls Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Figure 16: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions - AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
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Figure 17: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions - PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Table 7: Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions LOS Summary
No. Intersection Name Control Type 2046 Adjusted (4 Lane) Change From
Planned
V/C Delay LOS
1 McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave Signalized 0.565 46.7 D 13.84
0.857 76.4 E -90.6
2 Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave Roundabout23 NA 16.8 C 2.44 NA 67.8 E 6.37
3 Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave Signalized 0.382 34.46 C 8.55
0.78 69.2 E -1.56
4 Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave Roundabout23 NA 15.7 B -109.64 NA 34.8 C -102.42
5 Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave Roundabout2 NA 7.3 A -10.27
NA 11.2 B -6
6 Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way Roundabout1 NA 6.8 A -7.68 NA 9.4 A -5.17
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave Signalized 0.599 42.3 D -3.43
0.787 94.5 F -0.9
Notes:
AM = weekday a.m. peak hour; PM = weekday p.m. peak hour; V/C = volume/capacity ratio; LOS = Level of Service; Delay reported in seconds per vehicle; No. = intersection number.
1 single circulating lane roundabout; 2dual circulating lane roundabout; 3includes bypass lanes Bold text indicates operations below the LOS standard.
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Traffic signal timings were optimized to balance the volume and capacity on each approach of the signalized intersections. Under future (2046) adjusted conditions, four intersections would operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one peak hour. However, none of the intersections would operate over capacity. In most locations, the delay would decrease from the Future (2046) Planned Conditions except for Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue. The intersection is an existing roundabout and with the planned growth is expected to continue to operate at LOS E.
Oakdale Road / Sylvan Avenue
Figure 18 shows the conceptual roundabout at Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue, which includes two circulating lanes at every approach, dual right-turn bypass lanes on the westbound approach, and single right turn bypass lanes on the northbound and southbound approach. Kittelson evaluated this roundabout using both VISTRO and SIDRA software. The HCM does not provide a methodology for analyzing a dual bypass lane, but both Vistro and SIDRA use proprietary methodologies to produce results. The Kittelson team compared the results of each analysis from both models to what supported by research and documented in HCM7 about one- versus two-lane roundabout approaches. Kittelson then selected the most appropriate results for inclusion in this study.
Figure 18: Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue - Conceptual Roundabout Source: City of Modesto, 2024
Table 8 summarizes the LOS and delay at the Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue intersection under both signalized and roundabout scenarios for the Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions. During the AM peak hour, the roundabout would perform better than the signal. In the PM peak hour, the VISTRO analysis shows higher delay for the roundabout compared to the signal. However, Kittelson conducted a supplemental analysis using SIDRA, and found that the roundabout would result in lower average delays than the signal. #9..
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Kittelson also evaluated the intersection with a single bypass right-turn lane and found minimal change in delay, indicating that the additional bypass lane may not provide any additional capacity benefit Table 8: Oakdale Road and Sylvan Avenue Intersection LOS Summary No. Intersection Name Control Type Software Peak
Hour
2046 Buildout (4 Lane)
V/C Delay LOS
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave Signal VISTRO
AM 0.599 42.3 D
PM 0.787 94.5 F
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
Roundabout – Dual
Right Turn Bypass
Lanes
VISTRO
AM NA 13.55 B
PM NA 127.48 F
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
Roundabout – Dual
Right Turn Bypass
Lanes
SIDRA
AM 0.796 16 B
PM 1.154 59.9 E
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
Roundabout – Single
Right Turn Bypass
Lanes
SIDRA PM 1.154 60.2 E
Notes:
AM = weekday a.m. peak hour; PM = weekday p.m. peak hour; V/C = volume/capacity ratio; LOS = Level of Service; Delay reported in seconds per vehicle; No. = intersection number.
Bold text indicates operations below the LOS standard.
Source: Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition; Kittelson & Associates, 2025 Other Considerations for Roundabouts
The Future (2046) Adjusted scenario changes four intersections along Oakdale Road from signalized to roundabout control. The Future (2046) Planned scenario showed signal operations not being able to efficiently handle the volumes resulting in high delays at some intersections, even with six through lanes on the study corridors. Reducing the through lanes from three to two in each direction would only worsen the delays if remaining under signalized control. However, the proposed roundabouts can provide similar or lower delays with two lanes in each direction. Further, there are other considerations where roundabouts may provide benefits at these locations.
Safety Benefits
Roundabouts are an FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasure because they can substantially reduce crashes that result in serious injury or death. In comparison to signalized intersections, roundabouts have been shown to result in reductions of up to 78% of fatal and injury crashes.4 Right-of-Way Constraints
Kittelson's comparison between roundabouts and traffic signals is based solely on operational analysis.
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associated with implementing roundabouts. The City of Modesto has developed conceptual exhibits overlaying roundabout layouts with property lines to assess whether they can be constructed within existing city ROW. The proposed roundabout configurations fit within the existing right-of-way, as the number of approach lanes is able to be reduced using a roundabout compared to a signal. As explained in Section 2.4.3 of NCHRP Research Report 1043: Guide for Roundabouts, the following spatial considerations apply to roundabouts in comparison to other intersection control types:
Roundabouts may be larger at the intersection than other control types because of their size and shape.
Roundabouts may be able to be spaced more closely to one another than traffic signals because of shorter queue lengths (less chance of queue spillback). Roundabouts may serve similar or more capacity with fewer total lanes (e.g., no dedicated left- or right-turn lanes) than signals—meaning the roadway between intersections can be narrower.
Additional detailed design work will be necessary to confirm the constructability of the roundabouts.
Site Access
As with any intersection form and control type, site access in the immediate vicinity of an intersection creates challenges. A few considerations for roundabouts include:
Roundabouts provide safe and efficient U-turn opportunities which allows for full access points to be converted to right-in, right-out or left-in, right-out. This allowance removes the most difficult and riskiest movements at an access point (left-out movements) by converting them to U-turns. Because roundabouts may allow for fewer lanes on the approach compared to signalized intersection, they are conducive to access management (with a median taking the place of what could have been a turn lane in a signalized alternative). Access is strongly discouraged within 50 feet of the circulatory roadway (between the entry and pedestrian crosswalk). This location complicates the pedestrian ramp and creates wayfinding challenges for people with vision disabilities, and also introduces new conflicts in a challenging location for drivers.
Access is best avoided along the splitter island of a roundabout approach; however, if it is unavoidable, then right-in, right-out access can be provided with a U-turn at the intersection as previously described. 5 Additionally, access could be accommodated by shortening a splitter island to allow for left turns to and from a driveway, although doing so introduces more conflict points.6 Roundabouts may offer the ability to provide access to adjacent properties closer to the intersection than signalized intersections without the associated degradation in operations and safety associated with nearby access at signals.
5 MassDOT and Kittelson & Associates. Guidelines for the Planning and Design of Roundabouts. 5.9.6 Access Management. Retrieved from https://www.mass.gov/doc/massdot-guidelines-for-the-planning-and-design-ofroundabouts/download 6 Modern Roundabout Intersections: When To Use Them? A Comparison with Signalized Intersections. Retrieved from https://www.mvcommission.org/sites/default/files/docs/Roundabout___comparison_with_signals.pdf #9..
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Corridor Operations
Roundabouts located along a corridor provide advantages over signalized corridors or corridors with a mix of control types. Because roundabouts serve similar or greater capacity than comparable signals with shorter queue lengths than comparable signalized intersections and without producing platoons.
Roundabout operations result in randomized flow rather than platoons. Roundabout operations are typically better with a random arrival pattern than with a platooned flow; mixing signals and roundabouts may result in platoons arriving at a roundabout from a nearby signal and creating queueing.
As a result, when considering roundabouts, consistency along the corridor is beneficial for driver expectations and for operational performance should be considered to allow drivers to develop a sense of predictability and help optimize the traffic flow.7 Consistency along Oakdale Road is recommended for operational efficiency.
ROADWAY SEGMENT ANALYSIS
Traffic volumes on roadway segments are used to determine the overall usage and congestion. Under existing conditions, the roadway segment analysis is based on traffic counts taken at a single location or link, which is intended to be representative of the entire segment.
LOS for roadway segments is assessed based on the volume in relationship to the capacity threshold as presented in the HCM 2010 edition and adopted by the City of Modesto as shown in Table 9. 7 TDOT Roundabout Design Refence Guide. Retrieved from https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/tdot/roadwaydesign/documents/training/Roundabout%20Design%20Reference%20Guide.pdf#:~:text=Roundabouts%20result%20i n%20randomized%2C%20un%2Dplatooned%20flow%20along,in%20a%20corridor%20with%20coordinated%20signal %20progression.&text=Roundabout%20corridors%20can%20also%20provide%20for%20design,adjust%20where%20r ight%2Dof%2Dway%20impacts%20occur%20at%20intersections. #9..
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Table 9: Roadway Segment Threshold and LOS Relationship Table 10 includes roadway segment analysis summary under each study scenario. Under existing conditions with two lanes, Oakdale Rd between Claribel Rd & Claratina Ave operates at LOS D with a volume-to-capacity (V/C) ratio at 0.90. Traffic volumes for future conditions are based on the StanCOG travel demand model as explained in the earlier sections. Under both Future (2046) Planned Conditions #9..
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and Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions, all roadway segments would operate at LOS A. Given that a V/C ratio near 1.0 indicates optimal capacity utilization, the low ratios in the Future (2046) Planned Conditions represents overbuilt conditions.
Table 10: Roadway Segment Analysis Summary
# Roadway Segment
Existing Conditions Future (2046) – Planned
Conditions
Future (2046) – Adjusted
Conditions
Volume Daily
V/C LOS Volume Daily V/C LOS Volume Daily V/C LOS
1 Oakdale Rd between
Claribel Rd & Claratina Ave 19,100 0.90 D 20,100 0.32 A 17,600 0.41 A 2 Oakdale Rd between
Claratina Ave & Mable Ave 24,000 0.75 C 29,500 0.46 A 25,400 0.60 A 3 Oakdale Rd between Mable
Ave & Bridgewood Way 24,900 0.78 C 29,360 0.46 A 25,300 0.60 A 4 Oakdale Rd between
Bridgewood Way & Sylvan
Ave
25,400 0.79 C 29,500 0.46 A 25,400 0.60 A
5 Claratina Ave between
McHenry Ave & Coffee Rd 14,100 0.75 C 23,150 0.41 A 22,700 0.60 A 6 Claratina Ave between
Coffee Rd & Oakdale Rd 9,670 0.52 A 19,000 0.34 A 19,800 0.53 A Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
TRAVEL TIME
Table 11 represents the travel time analysis summary for the study corridor under existing conditions and Table 12 represents projected travel time for the study corridor under both the Planned and Adjusted conditions. Under the Adjusted conditions, travel times are expected to decrease by 0.6 – 2.6 minutes compared to Planned conditions. There are two cases in which travel times are projected to increase under Adjusted conditions, both by 0.1 minutes. The existing conditions travel times were determined through Ggoogle Maps data, while the planned and adjusted were determined by adding the delays at intersections along the corridor to the travel time between each intersection. #9..
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Table 11: Travel Time Summary - Existing Conditions
Roadway Route Movement Weekday
(min)
Weekday
Peak (min)
Monday -
Friday
(min)
Monday -
Friday
Peak (min)
Avg StD Avg StD Avg StD Avg StD
Claratina
Avenue
CA 108 to
Oakdale Road Eastbound 3.3 0.3 29.7 2.9 3.3 0.3 3.9 0.1 Claratina
Avenue
Oakdale Road to
CA 108
Westbound 3.1 0.2 34.7 1.0 3.1 0.2 3.5 0.0
Oakdale
Road
Sylvan Avenue to
Claribel Avenue Northbound 3.2 0.6 23.6 2.0 3.3 0.8 4.7 0.7 Oakdale
Road
Claribel Avenue to
Sylvan Avenue Southbound 3.2 0.7 21.7 2.0 3.4 1.0 5.5 1.1 Note: StD – Standard Deviation
Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
Table 12: Travel Time Summary - Future Conditions
Roadway Route Movement 2046 Planned
(min)
2046 Adjusted
(min)
AM PM AM PM
Claratina
Avenue
CA 108 to Oakdale Road Eastbound 3.8 8.1 3.3 5.5
Claratina
Avenue
Oakdale Road to CA 108 Westbound 4.4 5.0 3.4 4.4
Oakdale Road Sylvan Avenue to Claribel
Avenue
Northbound 4.0 6.9 4.1 6.4
Oakdale Road Claribel Avenue to Sylvan
Avenue
Southbound 4.4 5.6 3.8 5.7
Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
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VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED ASSESSMENT
Table 13 summarizes the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) assessment for the three study scenarios. The total VMT in Stanislaus County was calculated using the StanCOG travel demand model. Under the Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions, the total VMT is expected to decrease slightly compared to Future (2046) Planned Conditions. This is likely due to less induced demand because of the reduction in travel lanes.
Table 13: VMT Summary
Scenario Stanislaus County
Total VMT
Existing Conditions 11,056,945
Future (2046) Planned Conditions 13,395,154
Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions 13,395,008
Change with Adjusted Conditions -147
Source: Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 2025
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Summary
The Study findings and conclusions are provided below by corridor.
Oakdale Road
The Study confirms that Oakdale Road (from Claribel Avenue to Scenic Drive) can be reclassified from their planned six-lane classification to four lanes, while still accommodating the area’s anticipated future growth to the 2046 horizon year.
Further, the operational analysis confirms that the following intersections would perform more efficiently as roundabouts rather than signalized intersections.
o Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave
o Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave
o Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way
o Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
The findings and conclusions from the traffic operational analysis by scenario are summarized below:
Existing Conditions: The following four intersections operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, none of the intersections are operating over capacity.
o Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave – PM Peak Hour
o Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave – PM Peak Hour
o Oakdale Rd & Mable Ave – PM Peak Hour
o Oakdale Rd & Bridgewood Way – PM Peak Hour
o Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave – AM Peak Hour
Future (2046) Planned Conditions: The following five intersections would operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, only Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue intersection would operate over capacity. o Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave
o Oakdale Rd & Claratina Ave
o Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions: The following four intersections would operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, none of the intersections would operate over capacity.
o Oakdale Rd & Claribel Ave
o Oakdale Rd & Sylvan Ave
For all locations the average delay would decrease from the Future (2046) Planned Conditions, as shown in Table 14.
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Intersection Name Control
Type
Peak Hour
Existing Conditions 2046 No Build 2046 Buildout (6 Lane) Control Type 2046 Buildout (4 Lane) Change V/C Delay LOS V/C Delay LOS V/C Delay LOS V/C Delay LOS 4 Oakdale Rd &
Claratina Ave
Signalized AM 0.548 53.3 D 1.234 284.47 F 1.138 125.3
4 F Roundabout23 NA 15.7 B -109.64
PM 0.86 76.9 E 10.04 1,351.5 F 0.97 137.2
2 F NA 34.8 C -102.42
5 Oakdale Rd & Mable
Ave
Signalized AM 0.44 30.5 C 0.75 71.55 E 0.463 17.57 B Roundabout 2 NA 7.3 A -10.27 PM 0.813 70.8 E 0.90 341.03 F 0.47 17.20 B NA 11.2 B -6 6 Oakdale Rd &
Bridgewood Way
Signalized AM Currently No Signal Currently No Signal 0.386 14.48 B Roundabout1 NA 6.8 A -7.68 PM 0.44 14.57 B NA 9.4 A -5.17
7 Oakdale Rd & Sylvan
Ave
Signalized AM 0.45 102.4 F 0.599 42.54 D 0.702 45.73 D Roundabout23 0.796 16 B -29.73 PM 0.606 87.7 F 0.79 106.17 F 0.78 95.40 F 1.154 59.9 E -35.5 Notes: AM = weekday a.m. peak hour; PM = weekday p.m. peak hour; V/C = volume/capacity ratio; LOS = Level of Service; Delay reported in seconds per vehicle; No. = intersection number. 1single circulating lane roundabout; 2dual circulating lane roundabout; 3includes bypass lanes Bold text indicates operations below the LOS standard. Source: Highway Capacity Manual 7th Edition; Kittelson & Associates, 2025 #9..
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Claratina Avenue
The Study confirms that Claratina Avenue (from Oakdale Road to McHenry Avenue) can be reclassified from their planned six-lane classification to four lanes, while still accommodating the area’s anticipated future growth to the 2046 horizon year.
The findings and conclusions from the traffic operational analysis by scenario are summarized below:
Existing Conditions: The following four intersections operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, none of the intersections are operating over capacity.
o McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave
Future (2046) Planned Conditions: The following five intersections would operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, only Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue intersection would operate over capacity. o McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave
o Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave
Future (2046) Adjusted Conditions: The following four intersections would operate below acceptable LOS thresholds during at least one of the peak hours. However, none of the intersections would operate over capacity.
o McHenry Ave & Palandale Ave/Claratina Ave
o Coffee Rd & Claratina Ave
In most locations, average delay would decrease from the Future (2046) Planned Conditions except for Coffee Road and Claratina Avenue. The intersection is an existing roundabout and with the planned growth in expected to continue to operate at LOS E.
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AMENDED FOR CLERICAL ERROR
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE MODESTO URBAN AREA
GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF OAKDALE ROAD BETWEEN
SCENIC DRIVE AND CLARIBEL ROAD FROM SIX-LANE PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL
STREET TO FOUR-LANE ARTERIAL STREET, AND TO CHANGE THE
DESIGNATION OF CLARATINA AVENUE BETWEEN MCHENRY AVENUE AND
CLAUS ROAD FROM SIX-LANE PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREET TO FOUR-LANE
ARTERIAL STREET (CITY OF MODESTO)
WHEREAS, a General Plan for the City of Modesto entitled “City of Modesto Urban Area General Plan” (UAGP), was adopted by the City Council by Resolution No. 95-409 on August 15, 1995, in accordance with Section 65300 of the Government Code; WHEREAS, said General Plan has been amended by Modesto City Council Resolution Nos. 95-584, 96-20, 96-338, 96-639, 97-3, 97-137, 97-158, 98-293, 99-162, 99-564, 2000-303, 2000-633, 2001-47, 2001-476, 2002-154, 2002-526, 2003-101, 2003-122, 2007-066, 2007-599, 2008-142, 2008-583, 2009-419, 2011-253, 2011-254, 2011-436, 2012-430, 2014-17, 2014-422, 2015-262, 2016-34, 2017-21, 2019-109, 2022-101, 2022-193, 2022-449, 2024-022, 2025-164 and 2025-247, copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65358 permits the amendment of General Plans by the legislative body; and
WHEREAS, the City of Modesto conducted a Traffic Analysis Study (“Oakdale Claratina Traffic Analysis Study”, Kittleson & Associates, July 2, 2025), as described in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, by which the roadways of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue were studied for capacity and operational performance in the context of the North County Corridor project, of which Phase I of construction is currently underway; and #9..
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WHEREAS, the Traffic Analysis Study confirms that Oakdale Road between Scenic Drive and Claribel Road can be reclassified from planned six-lane configurations to four lanes, and that Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road can be reclassified from planned sixlane configurations to four lanes, both while still accommodating the area’s anticipated growth to the year of 2046; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the conclusions of the Traffic Analysis Study, the City of Modesto proposes to amend the Circulation Element of the General Plan, as described in Exhibit “A.1” and “A.2”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to change the designation of Oakdale Road between Scenic Drive and Claribel Road from six-lane Principal Arterial Street to four-lane Arterial Street, and Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road from six-lane Principal Arterial Street to four-lane Arterial Street, together with associated textual amendments to the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, said application was made concurrently with a proposed amendment to the Tivoli Specific Plan to amend the Street Hierarchy Diagram of the Specific Plan, with associated text amendments (File No. SPA-25-004); and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on January 5, 2026, in Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, California, at which hearing evidence both oral and documentary was received and considered; and
WHEREAS, the amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. The proposed General Plan amendment meets the criteria by being an administrative and regulatory action, and the basis of the Traffic Analysis Study which concludes that the reclassification of the two roadways to four-lane Arterial Streets would still accommodate the area’s future anticipated growth to the year 2046. #9..
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Modesto that it hereby recommends that the City Council approve the amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan to change the designation of Oakdale Road between Sylvan Avenue and Kiernan Avenue from six-lane Principal Arterial Street to a four-lane Arterial Street, and to change the designation of Claratina Avenue between McHenry Avenue and Claus Road from a six-lane Principal Arterial Street to a four-lane Arterial Street, together with associated textual amendments to the General Plan, and to find as follows:
1. The proposed amendment to the Circulation Element would facilitate development of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue at a four-lane Arterial Street standard while accommodating the area’s anticipated growth.
2. The proposed amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. The proposed General Plan amendment meets the criteria by being an administrative and regulatory action, and the basis of the Traffic Analysis Study which concludes that the reclassification of the two roadways to four-lane Arterial Streets would still accommodate the area’s future anticipated growth to the year 2046.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Modesto that it hereby recommends the City Council adopt the proposed amendment to the Circulation Element of the Urban Area General Plan as described in Exhibit “C.1” and “C.2”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
The foregoing resolution was introduced at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on January 5, 2026, by Commissioner Arroyo, who moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Russell and carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Arroyo, Black, Goriel, Grewal, Russell, Shanks
Noes: None
Absent: Hauslemann
Recused: None
BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MODESTO.
Original, signed copy on file in CEDD
Michael Hren, AICP, Secretary
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Exhibit C.1: Proposed General Plan Circulation Element (Figure V-1) Exhibit C.1: Proposed General Plan Circulation Element—Expressways (Figure V-2) #9..
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE TIVOLI SPECIFIC PLAN TO
AMEND THE STREET HIERARCHY DIAGRAM TO CHANGE THE
CLASSIFICATION OF OAKDALE ROAD AND CLARATINA AVENUE FROM
SIX LANE ARTERIAL STREETS TO FOUR LANE ARTERIAL STREETS, AND TO AMEND TEXT IN CHAPTER 9 RELATIVE TO SPECIFIC PLAN
ADMINISTRATION AND REAFFIRM PRIOR MAJOR AMENDMENTS TO
THE TIVOLI SPECIFIC PLAN ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION (CITY OF MODESTO)
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65450 et. seq. permits cities and counties to adopt specific plans for the systematic implementation of the General Plan and to provide for a greater level of detail in planning sites or areas of special interest or value; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2008, the City Council by Ordinance No. 3479-CS adopted the Tivoli Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65453 permits the amendment of specific plans as often as deemed necessary by the legislative body; and WHEREAS, on September 7, 2016, by Ordinance No. 3654-CS the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Tivoli Specific Plan to include minor land use adjustments regarding the relocation of the school site with the overall density and intensity remaining essentially the same, minor internal street alignment adjustments, removal of four roundabouts, and various clean-up and technical changes to the Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2022, the Director of Community and Economic Development administratively approved Amendment No. 2 to the Tivoli Specific Plan as #9..
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allowed by Section 9.3.4.1 of the Specific Plan, to amend and update street cross section details with associated minor text changes; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2022, by Resolution No. 2022-450 the City Council approved Amendment No. 3 to the Tivoli Specific Plan to amend the Land Use Diagram to amend 25 acres from Regional Serving Commercial 1 (RSC-1) to Low Density Residential 13 (LDR-13) and 27 acres from Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR-2) to Low Density Residential 15 (LDR-15); and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2025, by Resolution No. 2025-165 the City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the Tivoli Specific Plan to amend the Land Use Diagram to amend 19.95 acres from Medium-High Density Residential and Regional Serving Commercial (RSC) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) with associated text amendments, and to amend Chapter 4 Development Standards to amend certain design standards to allow reduced setbacks and lot sizes; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2025, the Director of Community and Economic Development administratively approved Amendment No. 5 to the Tivoli Specific Plan as allowed by Section 9.3.4.1 of the Specific Plan, to amend Section 5.7.1.2 Community Walls Along Arterial Streets, to allow for seven-foot-high walls with conditions; and WHEREAS, the City of Modesto has initiated an amendment to the Chapter 3 Street Hierarchy Diagram of the Tivoli Specific Plan to change the designation of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue from six-lane arterial streets to four lane arterial streets; and #9..
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WHEREAS, the City of Modesto also proposes to concurrently amend Chapter 9 text of the Tivoli Specific Plan relative to policies for adoption of major Specific Plan amendments, and to reaffirm prior major amendments to the Tivoli Specific Plan previously adopted by Resolution rather than Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City of Modesto proposes to amend Chapter 9 – Implementation relative to future amendments for the Tivoli Specific Plan to be adopted by Resolution rather than Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on January 5, 2026, in Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, California, at which hearing evidence both oral and documentary was received and considered; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. The amendments meet the criteria by being an administrative and regulatory action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission that it hereby finds and determines as follows:
1. The proposed amendments to the Tivoli Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan, because the amendments to the classification of Oakdale Road and Claratina Avenue would maintain sufficient levels of service to the roadways and accommodate the area’s anticipated growth, and would provide clear policy direction regarding the adoption of future major amendments to the Tivoli Specific Plan.
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the environment. The amendments meet the criteria by being an administrative and regulatory action.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Commission that it hereby recommends to the City Council that the abovementioned Tivoli Specific Plan Amendment No. 3, adopted by the City Council on November 1, 2022 by Resolution No. 2022-450, and Tivoli Specific Plan Amendment No. 4, adopted by the City Council on May 13, 2025 by Resolution No. 2025-165, be reaffirmed by Ordinance, and also recommends to the City Council the abovementioned textual amendment to Chapter 9 of the Specific Plan allowing that any future major amendments to the Specific Plan be adopted by City Council Resolution rather than Ordinance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Planning Commission that it hereby recommends to the City Council adoption of the proposed Tivoli Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 as described in Exhibits “A” and “B”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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The foregoing resolution was introduced at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on January 5, 2025, by Grewal, who moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Goriel, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Arroyo, Black, Goriel, Grewal, Russell, Shanks
Noes: None
Absent: Hauselmann
Recused: None
BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MODESTO.
Michael Hren, AICP, Secretary
Attachment:
Exhibit "A", Amendment to Chapter 3 Street Hierarchy Diagram Exhibit “B”, Amendment to Chapter 9: Implementation text #9..
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