Entertainment Commission

Responsibilities

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

Additional Entertainment Commission Information

The Entertainment Commission, appointed by the Modesto City Council on March 10, 2009, helps to coordinate and facilitate the planning and permitting process for special events and entertainment establishments. The seven-member commission reviews Entertainment Permit Applications and conducts hearings to gather the information needed to make decisions regarding all applications.

  1. Meeting Calendar

Regular Meetings

  • The 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m.
  • Tenth Street Place
    1010 10th Street, Conference Room 2001

View Meeting agendas and minutes.

Members

NameQualification - RoleTerm Expires
Dr. Bianca Agassi RoyalBusiness Permit HolderDecember 31, 2028
Elizabeth BuenrostroNon-Profit/Special Event HolderDecember 31, 2028
Carlos VerduzcoBoard Member/Economic or Tourism OrganizationDecember 31, 2027
Jamie ReedEvent Planning/Marketing SpecialistDecember 31, 2027
Dr. Tony SillemonAt-large CitizenDecember 31, 2028
Brock WileyAt-large CitizenJune 30, 2027
Alan FalconerAt-large CitizenJune 30, 2027
VacantAlternate Non-Permit Holder​Apply Online
Ricardo Rick OrtizAlternate Non-Permit Holder
December 31, 2028