Modesto, California

Planning Commission

The July 6, 2026, Planning Commission agenda contains only standard procedural boilerplate—meeting logistics, ADA notice, and speaker sign-in instructions. No public hearings, rezonings, ordinances, or other substantive decisions are listed for this meeting.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

Youth Commission

The Modesto Youth Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its May 13, 2026 meeting. No other new business or unfinished business is on the agenda. The meeting includes public comment and committee reports.

• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting

Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee (CH&CDC)

The Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee will consider recommending an agreement with the Modesto Gospel Mission for continued operations of a Safe Sleeping Program, with a total amount not to exceed $100,000, and forward it to the City Council for approval. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting. This is the main actionable item on the agenda.

• Consider recommending an agreement for continued operations of a Safe Sleeping Program with Modesto Gospel Mission, total not to exceed $100,000, and forwarding to Council for approval
• Consent item: Approve minutes from the June 11, 2026 meeting

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee will consider approving three homeowner rehabilitation grants and one loan for health and safety repairs. The largest item is a combined $49,584 loan and $10,000 grant for a property on Edison Avenue. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its April 2, 2026 meeting.

• $24,080 grant to Ramin Eshraghi for repairs at 2621 Prescott Road #276
• $23,520 grant to Tamsen and Ralph Michaud for repairs at 152 Dory Lane
• $49,584 loan and $10,000 grant to Orlando Guzman for repairs at 712 Edison Ave
• Approval of the April 2, 2026 meeting minutes

Entertainment Commission

This meeting of the Modesto Entertainment Commission addresses only routine procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and conflict of interest declarations. No new business, permits, unfinished business, or staff reports are scheduled. The meeting is purely administrative with no decisions or discussions on substantive matters.

• Meeting consists solely of procedural items without any new business or permits

Culture Commission

The Culture Commission will hold a regular meeting with consent and unfinished business items. It will consider approving the minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting. Unfinished business includes a Community Education Opportunity with City Trees and an update on a park name change. Various committee reports will also be presented.

• Consider approving minutes of June 3, 2026 Regular Meeting
• Community Education Opportunity: City Trees
• Park Name Change Update
• Landmark Preservation Committee report
• Social Media Sub-Committee report

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will conduct appeal and civil penalty hearings on five properties with active code enforcement cases, including updates on prior hearings. The board will decide the future of each property based on violations.

• Appeal hearing (update) for 1113 Wellington Dr, case COD2025-00241
• Appeal hearing for 1910 La Villa Rose Ct, case COD2026-00073
• Civil penalty hearing (update) for 1648 Ascot Dr, case COD2026-00010
• Appeal hearing (update) for 1400 K St, case COD2022-01605
• Civil penalty hearing for 1024 4th St, case COD2026-00077

Board of Zoning Adjustment

This meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026.

Entertainment Commission

The Modesto Entertainment Commission is meeting but has no new business, permit applications, unfinished business, or staff report items on the agenda. The meeting will cover routine procedures such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. The agenda is entirely procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

• No business permit applications were submitted for consideration
• No consent calendar items
• No unfinished business from prior meetings
• No staff report items listed
• Commissioner comments and written communication are none

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board will hold a regular meeting with only procedural items: approval of minutes from July 2025 and February 2026, conflict-of-interest declarations, public comments, and committee reports. No specific appeal cases or substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on July 17, 2025
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on February 19, 2026
• Public comment period with three-minute time limit per speaker

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee

The Blight Abatement Advisory Committee will discuss its mission, bylaws, and priorities. Members will evaluate past accomplishments and identify opportunities for improved effectiveness. The committee will also establish future goals, including fundraising, volunteer engagement, and developing formal blight abatement recommendations for the City Manager and City Council. A staff update on key performance indicators and code enforcement trends is also scheduled.

• Review and potential revision of BAAC mission and bylaws
• Evaluation of committee priorities, direction, and accomplishments to date
• Discussion of fundraising opportunities and volunteer/community engagement initiatives
• Development of formal blight abatement recommendations for City Manager and City Council
• Staff update on blight abatement metrics and code enforcement trends

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board will consider approving minutes from May 20, then discuss creating ad-hoc committees and revisiting their 2026 priorities. They will also receive updates from the Independent Police Auditor and the Annual Report sub-committee. The agenda includes planning for future discussion of the MPD response to the OIR Annual Report and a first draft of the board's own annual report.

• Consider approving the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discuss and create ad-hoc committees
• Revisit 2026 CPRB priorities
• Independent Police Auditor update from Stephen Connolly (OIR Group)
• Future agenda items: MPD response to OIR Annual Report and 1st draft CPRB Annual Report discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed annexation and general plan amendment for 1609-1617 Maze Blvd, including an event center and two dwelling units, and a vesting tentative subdivision map for a project at 2224 Claus Road. A consent item requests a two-year extension for the Miller-Aderholt subdivision final map. Commissioners will also receive Brown Act training.

• Public hearing: General Plan Amendment and Pinpoint Plan with Annexation for 1609-1617 Maze Blvd (event center, 8,106 sq ft, 112 parking spaces, two dwelling units)
• Public hearing: Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and Final Development Plan for Boulevard 2224 Claus Road (NRB Investments)
• Consent: Two-Year Extension for Filing of Final Map of the Miller-Aderholt Subdivision
• Approval of minutes from April 20 and May 18, 2026
• Brown Act training for commissioners

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Landmark Preservation Commission will review a draft outreach letter to property owners of sites eligible for 'Landmark' status and Mills Act contracts, which provide tax incentives for historic preservation. The commission will also review a building permit report for May 2026, which includes one permit at 201 Needham Street for sewer repair at Landmark #54 Great Valley Center. Additionally, staff recommends canceling the upcoming July 20, 2026 meeting.

• Review draft outreach letter inviting eligible property owners to apply for Landmark status and Mills Act tax incentives
• Building permit report: one permit at 201 Needham Street (Landmark #54 Great Valley Center) for sewer line repair in parking lot
• Staff recommendation to cancel the July 20, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes of the May 18, 2026 regular meeting (consent item)

Equity Commission

The Modesto Equity Commission will discuss and possibly act on appointments to ad-hoc committees. They will also receive updates on the commission's bylaws and consider recommendations from Commissioner Perry. The meeting is largely procedural, with no new ordinances or budget items on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action on Equity Commission Ad-hoc Committee Appointments
• Updates from city staff on Equity Commission Bylaws and next steps
• Recommendations by Commissioner Perry
• Chair's Report from Chairperson Mayra Martinez
• Citizens’ Housing and Community Development Committee (CH&CDC) Report

Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee (CH&CDC)

The Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee will receive two informational reports: one from the Modesto Police Department on homelessness outreach, services, and enforcement, and another on the city's homelessness audit results and action plan. No decisions are scheduled; the committee will only hear presentations and may give direction to staff.

• Informational report from Modesto Police Department on homelessness outreach, services, and enforcement
• Informational report on city's homelessness audit results and action plan
• Approval of minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting (consent item)

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The June 10, 2026, meeting of the Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is August 12, 2026, at 12:00pm in Conference Room 2005.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were discussed or decided.

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will consider updating its bylaws to remove or reclassify the Modesto City Council position, and also discuss moving future meetings to City Hall. The committee will also review a member vacancy and hear updates on grants, airfield maintenance, hangar vacancies, and economic development.

• Consider updating bylaws to remove/reclassify Modesto City Council position
• New meeting location – City Hall, Del Puerto Room
• Member vacancy discussion
• Approval of April 21, 2026 special meeting minutes
• Airport manager reports on grants, maintenance, hangar vacancies

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee meeting scheduled for June 4, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only procedural notices and standard accessibility information.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were considered.

Entertainment Commission

This meeting of the Modesto Entertainment Commission consists only of procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, conflict of interest declarations, public comment, and adjournment. No new business, consent items, unfinished business, staff reports, or commissioner comments are on the agenda.

• No business permit applications, staff reports, or other substantive items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Citizens’ Transportation Sales Tax Commission

The Citizens' Transportation Sales Tax Commission will review Measure L fund updates and consider allocating $3,818,000 for Tully Road Rehabilitation, $300,000 for a bike trail along the MID Canal, and $62,000 for a Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan. They will also receive a project update on the Claus Road Complete Street pedestrian crossing near Johansen High School.

• Approve minutes of March 5, 2026 meeting
• Update on Measure L funds collected and expended to date
• Claus Road Complete Street Project update – Johansen High School Pedestrian Crossing
• Allocate additional $300,000 for Bike Trail Along MID Canal - Carver to Tully (Bike and Pedestrian)
• Allocate $3,818,000 for Tully Road Rehabilitation Project (Local Streets and Roads)

Entertainment Commission

The Modesto Entertainment Commission is holding a special meeting to consider revoking the Business Entertainment Permit for Vault Nightclub (Permit B013-2024). No other business is on the agenda.

• Consider revocation of Vault Nightclub Business Entertainment Permit B013-2024

Culture Commission

The Culture Commission will consider approving minutes from May 6, 2026, and discuss two unfinished business items: a community education opportunity involving City Trees and an update on a park name change. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Consider approving minutes of May 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
• Discuss Community Education Opportunity: City Trees
• Receive Park Name Change Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on June 1, 2026, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate (ADA notice, public participation instructions, and next meeting date). No rezonings, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision. The next meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2026.

• No substantive items (rezonings, ordinances, fee changes, or contracts) on the agenda
• Meeting notice posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2
• ADA accessibility and assistive listening devices available upon request
• Next meeting: June 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm in Chambers, 1010 Tenth Street

Board of Building Appeals

The Board will consider approving minutes from its March 26 meeting, receive public comments, and conduct a Building Safety Special Workshop. No further details on the workshop's content are provided in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2026 regular meeting
• Building Safety Special Workshop (no additional details given)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

This agenda contains only standard administrative information, including the meeting time, location, ADA accessibility notices, and posting details. No rezonings, public hearings, or other zoning decisions are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

Entertainment Commission

The Entertainment Commission will hold elections for chair and vice chair, and consider a new special event permit application from the Modesto Children's Museum for a Bike N Trike event on May 30, 2026. Staff will also report on a recently issued business entertainment permit to the Modesto Portuguese Pentecost Association. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior minutes and public comment.

• Election of Entertainment Commission chair and vice chair
• New event application by Modesto Children's Museum for a Special Event Permit for Bike N Trike on May 30, 2026
• Business Entertainment Permit B007-2026 issued May 5, 2026 to Modesto Portuguese Pentecost Association
• Approval of minutes from the April 23, 2026 special meeting
• No consent items or unfinished business

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 16, 2026.

Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from March and receive updates on several park projects including Riverwalk segments, a river overlook, restroom replacement, and a disc golf course. The committee will also review the FY25-26 third quarter operating budget with an expense report showing $882,808 budget and $546,154 spent. Reports will be given from the Yosemite Rivers Alliance and on the 9-2-99 clean-ups.

• Approve minutes of March 18, 2026 TRRP CAC meeting
• Update on TRRP projects: Riverwalk Gateway to Legion, Master Plan, River Overlook, Gateway to Neece, Carpenter Road Habitat Restoration, Legion Park Disc Golf Course, security cameras (7 of 13 installed), B Restroom replacement, Mancini Park playground, Gateway temporary event parking
• FY25-26 Q3 operating budget review: $882,808 budget, $546,154 actual, 60.88% spent
• Report from Yosemite Rivers Alliance on nature walks and RecFest
• Update on 9-2-99 clean-ups with 40 volunteers

Measure H Oversight Board

The Measure H Oversight Board will consider approving minutes from its January meeting and receive the third-quarter report on Measure H revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2025-26. They will also get an update on the City View open data platform, which aims to provide public transparency on Measure H projects and funding. Future agenda items include a fourth-quarter report and a police department project update.

• Approve minutes from the January 28, 2026 Measure H Oversight Board meeting
• Receive Measure H Spending Plan Revenue and Expenditure FY 2025-26 Third Quarter Report
• Measure H Project/Program Update – City View Open Data Platform
• Future agenda: Fourth Quarter Report (FY 2025-26) and Police Department project update

Golf Courses Advisory Committee

The Golf Course Advisory Committee will consider approving a new format for presenting Golf Fund financials. Members will also receive informational reports from BrightView, KemperSports, and First Tee, including updates on course maintenance, financial performance, and programming. No other action items are scheduled beyond the consent item to approve prior meeting minutes.

• Vote on approving new Golf Fund financial presentation format
• Dryden GC clubhouse construction update from City Staff
• BrightView introduction of new Golf Superintendent Prince Rehal
• KemperSports report: YTD financial performance through March and beer sales at Dryden Park
• First Tee facility use discussion as follow-up from prior meeting

The committee approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes and a new financial presentation format for the Golf Fund. The First Tee report was deferred to the next meeting due to the presenter's absence.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0-1)
• Approved new Golf Fund financial presentation format (8-0-1)
• Dedicated meeting to former Director Laurie Smith (8-0-1)

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board will receive the Independent Police Auditor’s annual report covering January–December 2025, and hear a joint presentation from the Modesto Police Department and Stanislaus County Behavioral Health Services. The board also considers cancelling its June 17, 2026 regular meeting and will vote on approving minutes from its April 15, 2026 meeting.

• Consider approving minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting
• Consider cancellation of the June 17, 2026 regular meeting
• Independent Police Auditor (OIR Group) presents its annual report for January–December 2025
• Modesto Police Department and Stanislaus County Behavioral Health Services presentation on joint efforts

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution finding that the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) conforms to the Modesto Urban Area General Plan. The committee will then recommend the CIP budget to the City Council for approval. The CIP includes 175 projects, with nine new projects adding $3.28 million to the budget.

• Public hearing on conformance of FY 2026-27 CIP with General Plan
• 175 projects across parks, traffic circulation, wastewater, water, and other categories
• 9 new projects increase the budget by $3,279,000
• Funding sources include Measure H, capital grants, water/sewer funds
• Finance Committee to forward recommendation to City Council

The Planning Commission found that all new and active projects in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget conform with the Modesto Urban Area General Plan. The Finance Committee recommended the budget to the City Council for final approval.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-20 finding FY 2026-27 CIP in conformance with General Plan (6-0)
• Finance Committee recommended FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Budget to City Council (3-0)

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Landmark Preservation Commission will consider approving a draft outreach letter inviting owners of eligible properties to apply for Mills Act tax incentives and landmark status. The commission will also review a building permit report (no permits issued in April 2026) and discuss gutter replacement at 211 Elmwood Ct., a designated historic landmark.

• Draft Mills Act outreach letter to property owners of sites eligible for landmark status and tax incentives
• Landmark site building permit report for April 2026 – no permits issued
• Gutter replacement review for 211 Elmwood Ct. (Historic Landmark #35)
• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2026, meeting

Equity Commission

The Equity Commission will hear a presentation from the Modesto Police Department on Senate Bill 54, California's law limiting local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The commission will also discuss and possibly act on a letter addressing equitable safety and transparency, outreach recommendations, and an update from the city liaison. Additionally, they will review proposed changes to the commission's bylaws.

• Presentation on Senate Bill 54 by Modesto Police Department
• Discussion and possible action on letter regarding equitable safety and transparency
• Discussion on outreach recommendations
• Update from City Liaison Christina Alger
• Discussion and possible action on Equity Commission bylaws

Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee (CH&CDC)

The Citizen’s Housing and Community Development Committee will review a proposed amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan and consider accepting the Year Five allocation of $637,206. This funding supports local housing programs. The agenda also covers standard consent items and outlines public comment procedures.

• Amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Five-Year Plan
• Acceptance of PLHA Year Five Allocation ($637,206)
• Approval of April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• In-person public comment procedures and Zoom viewing options

Youth Commission

This meeting is largely procedural, with approval of past minutes and planning for future activities. The Commission will discuss ordering shirts for the 2026-2027 term and prepare for an upcoming presentation to the City Council.

• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of Youth Commission shirts for 2026-2027 term
• Preparation for a presentation to the City Council

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee (HRLC)

The May 7, 2026 meeting of the Modesto Housing Rehabilitation Loan Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Entertainment Commission

This meeting consists entirely of procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No discussion items, new business, or public hearings are scheduled. Commissioners will not consider any ordinances, contracts, or policy changes.

• No new business, discussion items, or staff reports

Culture Commission

The Culture Commission will consider the top ten name suggestions for renaming César E. Chávez Park at 615 Sierra Drive, select up to three recommendations, and forward them to the City Council for final approval. The commission also will discuss a Community Education Opportunity on City Trees and vote on a Community/Special Event or Program Grant Application. A $10,000 cost for new park signage is anticipated if the name is changed.

• Renaming of César E. Chávez Park: 474 public suggestions received; commission to select up to 3 for Council
• Community Education Opportunity: City Trees (discussion item)
• Approval of a Community/Special Event or Program Grant Application
• Approval of April 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Potential $10,000 cost for new park signage if renamed

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only procedural information regarding ADA accessibility and public comment instructions. No specific projects, land use items, or city business are listed for discussion.

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The Tuolumne River Regional Park Commission will consider approving its fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget of $913,690, a 3.41% increase from the prior year. They will also vote on additional funding of up to $23,000 for the Area B restroom replacement project and approve payment for portable toilets for the 2026 Modesto RecFest. Updates on park projects including Riverwalk, restroom replacement, and new playground will be presented.

• Approve $913,690 FY 2026-2027 operating budget (3.41% increase from prior year)
• Approve up to $23,000 additional funding for TRRP Area B Restroom Replacement Project (lowest bid $289,676 from Taylor Backhoe Services)
• Approve payment for portable toilet facilities for 2026 Modesto RecFest
• Approve minutes of February 18, 2026 special meeting
• Receive project updates: Riverwalk design, Master Plan, River Overlook, Carpenter Road habitat restoration, disc golf course, security cameras, Mancini Park playground, and temporary event parking

Entertainment Commission

The Entertainment Commission will hold a special meeting to consider two new special event permit applications: Taco Fest on May 2 and Cinco de Mayo Block Party at Vault Night Club on May 9-10. Commissioners will also receive a staff report on entertainment and special event permits approved since October 2025 and approve minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. No business permit applications are on the agenda.

• New special event application for Taco Fest by Darrel Wilkins on May 2, 2026
• New special event application for Cinco de Mayo Block Party at Vault Night Club on May 9-10, 2026
• Staff report on 8 special event permits and 12 business entertainment permits issued since October 2025
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will hold civil penalty hearings to determine the future of three properties with outstanding code enforcement cases. Items also include a report from the CALBO annual business meeting and routine procedural items.

• Civil penalty hearing for 1103 Custer Ct, Modesto (Case COD2024-01790)
• Civil penalty hearing for 3200 Sisk Rd, Modesto (Case COD2025-00099)
• Civil penalty hearing for 1429 Ashwood Dr, Modesto (Case COD2025-00148)
• Report on the CALBO Annual Business Meeting

Board of Building Appeals

The Board of Building Appeals will hold civil penalty hearings to determine the future of three properties at 1103 Custer Ct, 3200 Sisk Rd, and 1429 Ashwood Dr. The board will also receive a report from the California Building Officials (CALBO) Annual Business Meeting. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Civil penalty hearing for 1103 Custer Ct (COD2024-01790)
• Civil penalty hearing for 3200 Sisk Rd (COD2025-00099)
• Civil penalty hearing for 1429 Ashwood Dr (COD2025-00148)
• California Building Officials (CALBO) Annual Business Meeting report

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on two items: a Conditional Use Permit and Variance to allow a 130-foot monopine telecommunications tower at 1025 Santa Cruz Avenue, exceeding the 50-foot height limit in the R-2 zone, and a Conditional Use Permit to allow alcohol service after 11 PM at an existing banquet hall at 2007 Yosemite Blvd., which is within 100 feet of a residential zone.

• Conditional Use Permit and Variance for a 130-foot monopine tower at 1025 Santa Cruz Avenue (AT&T / city-owned property)
• Conditional Use Permit for alcohol service after 11 PM at 2007 Yosemite Blvd. banquet hall within 100 feet of residential zone

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee

The committee will review and evaluate its mission, bylaws, direction, and progress. Members will also discuss upcoming actions including fundraising, volunteerism, and formal blight recommendations to the City Manager and City Council. The consent agenda includes approval of the February 19, 2026 minutes.

• Approval of February 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Committee review and evaluation of BAAC mission and bylaws
• Evaluation of committee direction and progress
• Discussion of upcoming actions: fundraising, volunteerism, formal blight recommendations
• City staff update on key performance indicators

Airport Advisory Committee

This special meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes, discussion of a committee member vacancy, and a proposal to revamp the airport logo. The airport manager will also provide updates on grants, airfield maintenance projects, hangar vacancies, and economic development. No major financial decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from January 15, 2026 meeting
• Member vacancy to be addressed
• Logo revamp for the airport
• Airport manager updates on grants, maintenance, hangar vacancies, and economic development

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the minutes from a previous meeting and excused the absence of a member. The committee received updates on maintenance projects, grants, and upcoming events.

• Approved minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting (5/0)
• Approved request to excuse absence of Paul Sharp (4/0)
• Awarded Request for Qualifications to Kimley-Horn
• Submitted DOT grant application
• Confirmed ACLM and CCR bids to go live May 8
• Confirmed budget adjustment for camera installation
• Confirmed rates and fees increase of 2.9% effective July 1, 2026

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on an annexation of approximately 4.9 acres at the northwest corner of Maze Boulevard and Carpenter Road, along with a General Plan amendment and a Pinpoint Plan for a 1.7-acre development at 1609-1617 Maze Boulevard. The project, proposed by applicant Abdo Mohamad, includes an event/cultural center and residential units. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 6, 2026, and no consent items.

• Public hearing on annexation of 4.9 acres at northwest corner of Maze Blvd and Carpenter Road
• Public hearing on General Plan amendment to Land Use Element
• Public hearing on Pinpoint Plan for 1.7 acres at 1609-1617 Maze Blvd
• Staff prepared an Initial Study/Negative Declaration (EA 2024-11) for the project

Three motions to recommend to the City Council the annexation of 4.9 acres, a General Plan land use change for 1.71 acres, and a Pinpoint Plan for an event center with two dwellings all failed on 3-2-1 votes (3 ayes, 2 noes, 1 abstention). A fourth motion to continue the entire item to a date uncertain was approved 4-2.

• Failed (3-2-1) to recommend annexation of ~4.9 acres at NW corner Maze Blvd & Carpenter Rd
• Failed (3-2-1) to recommend General Plan amendment changing 1.71 acres from Residential to Mixed Uses
• Failed (3-2-1) to recommend Pinpoint Plan for event center (8,106 sq ft, 112 parking spaces) and two dwelling units at 1609-1617 Maze Blvd
• Approved (4-2) to continue the item to a date uncertain

Equity Commission

The Modesto Equity Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and address new and unfinished business. The agenda is largely procedural boilerplate, listing updates on bylaws, outreach efforts, committee appointments, and requests from City Liaison Christina Alger. No specific rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled for action. The commission discusses community outreach and equitable recommendations, which can affect how city services address resident needs.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period with a three-minute limit per speaker
• Reports from Chair Mayra Martinez and Secretary Kelly Rice-Ortiz
• Discussion of bylaws, outreach efforts, and committee appointments
• Updates on requests from City Liaison Christina Alger

Entertainment Commission

The Entertainment Commission will consider two new special event permit applications: a Taco Fest on May 2, 2026, and a Cinco De Mayo Block Party on May 2-3, 2026. The commission will also receive a staff report on entertainment permits approved since August 2025, including eight recurring special events and twelve business permits.

• Darrel Wilkins applied for a Special Event Permit for Taco Fest on May 2, 2026
• Vault Night Club applied for a Special Event Permit for Cinco De Mayo Block Party on May 2-3, 2026
• Staff report on 8 recurring special event permits issued since October 2025 (e.g., Taste of McHenry Village, Night at the Museum, Modesto Marathon)
• Staff report on 12 business entertainment permits issued since November 2025 (e.g., McHenry Mansion, Gallo Center for the Arts, Prospect Theatre Project)
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The Disabled Access Appeals Board is holding a regular meeting with only procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes from two prior meetings, conflict of interest declarations, and public comment. The business section of the agenda is empty, so no appeals or substantive decisions are scheduled.

Blight Abatement Advisory Committee

The April 16, 2026, Blight Abatement Advisory Committee meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled to Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Tenth Street Place, Room 2001-40 Del Puerto Rm. No agenda items are discussed in this notice.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled

Community Police Review Board

The Community Police Review Board will consider approving the minutes from its March 18 meeting and will revisit its 2026 priorities as new business. The board will also receive an update from the Independent Police Auditor and discuss the 2025 annual report sub-committee. Future agenda items include the OIR annual report and a presentation on police and behavioral health services.

• Approve minutes from March 18, 2026 meeting
• Revisit 2026 CPRB Priorities (new business)
• Independent Police Auditor update by Stephen Connolly (OIR Group)
• Community Police Review Board Annual Report 2025 Sub-Committee update
• Future items: OIR annual report Jan-Dec 2025 and PD/Behavioral Health Services presentation

Citizen's Salary Setting Commission

The Citizens' Salary Setting Commission will consider and vote on recommending salary increases for Modesto's mayor and city council members. The proposed 6.2% raise would bring the mayor's annual salary from $54,000 to $57,348 and council members' from $30,000 to $31,860. The recommendation will be submitted to the City Council on April 28, 2026.

• Mayor salary recommendation: $57,348/year (6.2% increase from $54,000)
• Council member salary recommendation: $31,860/year (6.2% increase from $30,000)
• Increase based on 5.4% CPI and 9% median household income growth since 2024
• Modesto mayor currently highest paid part-time mayor among comparable cities
• Recommendation to be submitted to City Council on April 28, 2026

The Citizens' Salary Setting Commission approved salary recommendations for the Mayor and Councilmembers to be submitted to the City Council on April 28, 2026. The vote was unanimous.

• Approved salary recommendations for Mayor and Councilmembers (4-0)
• Recommendations submitted to City Council for April 28, 2026 meeting

Landmark Preservation Commission

The Landmark Preservation Commission will review minutes and permit reports, and receive verbal updates on research regarding the Bunya Bunya Tree/Modesto Christmas Tree and Mills Act Contract Property Tax Assessment Guidelines. A presentation and discussion on the GIS Story Map update is also scheduled. No public hearings or new business items are listed.

• No building permits issued for March 2026 for landmark sites
• Verbal update on research progress for Bunya Bunya Tree and Modesto Christmas Tree
• Verbal update on Mills Act Contract Property Tax Assessment Guidelines
• Presentation and discussion of GIS Story Map update

Citizen's Salary Setting Commission

The Citizens' Salary Setting Commission holds a second public hearing on its initial recommendation to raise the mayor's salary from $54,000 to $57,348 and council members' salaries from $30,000 to $31,860, a 6.2% increase. The commission also considers approving minutes from the April 6 meeting. No public comments were received at the first hearing.

• Second hearing on initial salary recommendations for mayor and council members
• Proposed mayor salary increase: $54,000 to $57,348
• Proposed council member salary increase: $30,000 to $31,860
• Consideration of minutes from April 6, 2026 meeting
• No public comments received at first hearing on April 6

The Citizens' Salary Setting Commission approved the minutes from its April 6 meeting (4-0) and convened a second public hearing on its initial recommendations for compensation for the mayor and councilmembers. No public comments were received, and no vote was taken on the recommendations.

• Approved minutes from April 6, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee (CH&CDC)

The Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee will consider and potentially approve the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and acceptance of approximately $2,755,000 in funding. The committee also will vote on minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting. Public comment is accepted in person only.

• Consider approving minutes for March 12, 2026 meeting
• Consider the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and acceptance of approximately $2,755,000
• Public comment limited to in-person attendance; written comments accepted via email by 10:00 a.m.

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will discuss a social media update and the Stanislaus Youth Empowerment Alliance Youth Summit (StanYEA) under unfinished business. New business includes planning a Love Modesto event on April 25, 2026, a donation box drive, and ordering youth commissioner shirts. The commission will also approve minutes from February 11, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026
• Discussion of social media communication update
• Discussion of StanYEA Youth Summit
• Planning for Love Modesto event on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.
• Logistics for donation box drive and youth commissioner shirts

Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission

The April 8, 2026, meeting of the Tuolumne River Regional Park Joint Powers Authority Commission is cancelled. A special meeting will be scheduled at a later date.