SPECIAL MODESTO
PLANNING COMMISSION
AND FINANCE
COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 6:00 PM
BASEMENT CHAMBERS
1010 TENTH STREET – MODESTO, CA
I. ROLLCALL
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Membersof thepublic will beallowedto providepublic comment throughZoomif a Commissioner is participating remotely pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section54953.8.3.
If a technical issue arises with Zoom or the phone dial-in option, the Planning Commission andFinanceCommitteemeetingwill continueunless themeeting is being held pursuant to theprovisions of SenateBill 707,CaliforniaGovernment Codesection 54953.8.3. Alternative viewing options are listed below, and the meeting is physically open to thepublic.
Joining the Planning Commission meeting via Zoom
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Submitting Comments by Email
Written comments may be submitted via email to [email protected] (include Agenda Item Number in the subject line). All comments will be shared with the Commission and placed in the record but will not be read aloud during the meeting.
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Special Planning Commission and FinanceCommitteeAgenda Page2 May 18, 2026
This Agenda is on file in the Planning Division, 3
rd Floor, 10th Street Place, on the Posting
Board at entry of 10thStreetPlace,andis availableon theCity’s Websiteat www.modestogov.com.
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In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)of 1990,theFair Employment &HousingAct (“FEHA”), theRehabilitationAct of 1973 (as amended), Government Code section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Modesto(“City”)will not discriminateagainst individuals on thebasis of disability in the City’s services,programs,or activities.For moreinformation,pleasevisit theCity of Modesto websiteat
https://www.modestogov.com/865/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-ADA.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTPERIOD
Three-minute time limit per speaker.
Only interested persons in the audience may present these matters. Under State law, Commissioners may respond to matters being presented under this item only as follows:
a. Briefly respond to statements madeor questions raised. b. Ask aquestionfor clarification.
c. Provideareferenceto staff or other resources for factual information. d. Request staff to report back at asubsequent meeting. e. Finally, aCommissioner or thePlanningCommissionitself may takeaction to direct staff to placeamatter of business on afutureagenda.
III. CONFLICT OF INTERESTDECLARATION
Planning Commission and Finance Committee Members and staff may now declare conflicts of interest related to any item on the agenda.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS
None
V. PUBLICHEARING
Posted in the Modesto Bee May 8, 2026
ItemA Hearingto consider adopting aResolution of thePlanningCommission of the City of Modesto, finding that all new and active projects within the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 are in conformance with the Modesto Urban Area General Plan and that the Finance Committee recommend to City Council approval of the FY 2026-27CIP Budget. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
Contact Info: Steve Christensen, 209-577-5390 [email protected] Copies of theagendaareon fileat thein theofficeof thePlanningDivision, ThirdFloor, 1010 Tenth Street, Modesto, CA., and online at
https://www.modestogov.com/AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-11.
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Special Planning Commission and FinanceCommitteeAgenda Page3 May 18, 2026
VI. OTHERBUSINESS
VII. MATTERSTOOLATEFORTHEAGENDA
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Posted pursuant to Government CodeSection 54954.2on at
By: on thebulletin board at TenthStreetPlace
CITY OF MODESTO
PLANNING COMMISSION AND
FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:
May 18, 2026
Date: May 7, 2026
TO: Planning Commission and Finance Committee Members
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Steve Christensen, Office of Performance Management and Budget Director SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Review CONTACT: Kaceey Culbertson, Budget Manager, [email protected], 209-571-5855
DESCRIPTION:
Consider adopting a resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Modesto, finding that all new and active projects within the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 are in conformance with the Modesto Urban Area General Plan and that the Finance Committee recommend to City Council for approval of the FY 2026-27 CIP Budget. (Funding Source: Various Funds)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:
This item supports the City of Modesto 2025-2026 Strategic Plan focus on Governance and Service Delivery under Goal H: Achieve Long-Term Financial Sustainability.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Modesto Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a five-year program (starting in Fiscal Year 2026-27 and ending in Fiscal Year 2030-31). The CIP strives to reflect the goals and policies established by the General Plan by systematically planning, scheduling, managing, monitoring, and financing capital projects to ensure cost-effectiveness and conformity with established policies and adopted Specific Plans. The CIP guides the funding and construction of all public improvements constructed by the City including roads, wastewater treatment facilities and lines, water lines and parks.
State law (Government Code Section 65401) requires the City planning agency (Planning Commission) to review and report on proposed CIP projects for conformity with the General Plan. The CIP strives to reflect the goals and policies established by the General Plan by systematically planning, scheduling, managing, monitoring, and financing capital projects to Planning Commission and Finance Committee, May 18, 2026 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Review
ensure cost-effectiveness and conformity with established policies and adopted Specific Plans.
DISCUSSION:
The CIP reflects a balance between capital replacement projects that repair, replace, or enhance existing facilities, equipment or infrastructure and capital facility projects that significantly expand or add to the city’s existing fixed assets. The capital needs for the City far exceed the amount of available (and anticipated) revenue. Attention is given to utilizing available resources and grants in a manner that legitimately maximizes the City’s capacity to complete capital improvements in the CIP.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for FY 2026-27 includes funding from a variety of funding sources. This information is provided in the detailed pages of the CIP Budget document as part of this report.
There are 175 projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Program, primarily in the project areas of parks systems, traffic circulation, wastewater, and water.
CFD Road
Improvements
1.71%
Fire
0.57% Miscellaneous
3.43%
Parks System
12.57%
Traffic Circulation
33.71% Wastewater
22.29%
Water
22.86%
Parking
Storm Drainage 2.29%
0.57%
Percentage of Total Projects
Planning Commission and Finance Committee, May 18, 2026 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program Review
Of these 175 projects, nine (9) are classified as new projects and increase the FY 2026-27 CIP budget by $3.28 million. The chart below breaks out this information by category of project:
New or Future Projects
Breakdown
Fund Name
# of New
Projects FY 2026-27 Budget
Measure H - Capital Projects-3121 3 $ 1,000,000
Capital Grants - Streets CIP
Projects-3160 1 $ 750,000
Water - Grants-4140 1 $ 1,454,000
Water Fund - CIP Projects-4180 2 $ 25,000
Sewer Operations Fund-4210 1 $ 25,000
Storm Drainage Fund-4480 1 $ 25,000
Grand Total 9 $ 3,279,000
CEQA/NEPA REQUIREMENTS:
The determination of whether the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 CIP is consistent with the Modesto Urban General Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question – a determination as to the General Plan consistency – may have a significant effect on the environment.
RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Modesto finding the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Capital Improvement Program in conformance with the Modesto Urban Area General Plan Pursuant to Section 65401 of the Government Code.
Motion by the Finance Committee accepting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program and forwarding to Council for approval.
Approved by:
Stephan Christensen, Office of Performance
Management and Budget Director
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Resolution
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MODESTO FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE MODESTO URBAN AREA GENERAL PLAN
PURSUANT TO SECTION 65401 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE (CITY OF
MODESTO)
WHEREAS, each year the Planning Commission must review all capital projects that will be planned, initiated or constructed during the ensuing fiscal year for conformity with the General Plan as required by State Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code Section 65401); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has furnished a copy of and reviewed the Draft 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes all capital projects to be planned, initiated or constructed during the 2026-2027 fiscal year for conformity with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 18, 2026, at which it considered the proposed CIP, the General Plan, staff reports, oral and written, and the testimony and evidence of all those wishing to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the determination of whether the Draft 2026-2027 CIP is consistent with the Modesto Urban Area General Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question - a determination as to General Plan consistency - may have a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Modesto hereby determines that those projects in the Draft 2026-2027 CIP conform to and are consistent with the Modesto Urban Area General Plan and recommends forwarding to City Council for approval.
The foregoing resolution was introduced at the special joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the Finance Committee held on May 18, 2026, by Commissioner , who moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Commissioner , and carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Recused:
BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MODESTO Original, signed copy on file in CEDD
Jessica Hill, Secretary
Res. No. 2026- Page 2
CIP FY 2026/27
EXHIBIT A
2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program
On file with the City Clerk and the
Community & Economic Development Department, Planning Division Or Available online:
https://www.modestogov.com/253/Capital-Improvement-Budgets