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MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022 – 6:00 P.M. (THE AGENDA PACKET IS ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.RIVERBANK.ORG/AGENDACENTER)
1. CALL TO ORDER - Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Cal Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. FLAG SALUTE – Councilmember District 1 Luis Uribe led the pledge of allegiance.
3. INVOCATION – Reverend Randy Richardson provided the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL
Members of the City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority Board present in the Chamber:
Council Member / Authority Member District 1 Luis Uribe Council Member / Authority Member District 2 Rachel Hernandez Council Member / Authority Member District 4 Darlene Barber-Martinez Vice Mayor / Vice Chair (CM-D03) Cal Campbell
Members of the City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority Absent and Excused:
Mayor / Chair Richard D. O’Brien
5. AGENDA CHANGES
Interim City Clerk Teixeira recommended an amendment to Item 9.2 Approval of the March 22, 2022 City Council and Local Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes. Interim City Clerk Teixeira stated on page 4 under Opposition that the minutes should be amended to read (added text underlined) “Evelyn Halbert advised she had submitted her written comments to the City Clerk and was told they would be distributed to the City Council. She then questioned how garbage service providers would meet these requirements for those areas exempt from complying with SB 1383.”
6. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Any Council/Authority Member or Staff who has a direct Conflict of Interest on any scheduled agenda item to be considered is to declare their conflict at this time.
City of Riverbank
Regular City Council and
Local Redevelopment Authority
Board Hybrid Meetings
(Virtual via ZOOM)
Council Chambers, 6707 Third St., Suite B
Riverbank, CA 95367
CITY COUNCIL / LRA BOARD
Mayor/Chair
Richard D. O’Brien
Vice Mayor/Chair (CM-D3) Cal Campbell
Council/Authority Members:
District 1 Luis Uribe
District 2 Rachel Hernandez
District 4 Darlene Barber-Martinez
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Interim City Manager Garcia declared a conflict of interest with Agenda Item 11.2., the consideration of appointment of the City Manager and approval of the related employment agreement.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (No action can be taken)
At this time, members of the public may comment on any item not appearing on the agenda, and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council/LRA Board. Individual comments will be limited to a maximum of 3 minutes (or as stated by the presiding Officer) and time cannot be yielded to another person. Under State Law, matters presented during the public comment period cannot be discussed or acted upon.
Vice Mayor Campbell opened Public Comment at 6:03 p.m.
Fred Walton spoke in opposition of the River Walk Project citing concerns related to density, topography, and flooding.
There being no further public comments, Vice Mayor Campbell closed the Public Comment period at 6:04 p.m.
8. PRESENTATIONS (Informational only)
Item 8.1 Proclamation – Golden Valley Health Centers’ 50th Year Anniversary – Vice Mayor Cal Campbell to present Golden Valley Health Center with a Proclamation Honoring their 50th Anniversary.
Vice Mayor Campbell presented a Proclamation in celebration of Golden Valley Health Centers’ 50th Year Anniversary to Yamilet Valladolid, Director of Government & Community Affairs and Amy Carroll, Chief of Communications for Golden Valley Health Centers.
Ms. Carroll thanked Vice Mayor Campbell stating they are very proud of the Center’s longevity in serving residents of Stanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin counties. It is only through partnerships like that shared with Riverbank and its elected officials that they are able to continue to provide their many services to those in need. She concluded her remarks thanking the City of Riverbank for their partnership, continued support and for this Proclamation.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are to be acted upon by a single action of the City Council/LRA Board unless requested by an individual Council/Authority Member or member of the public for special consideration. Otherwise, the recommendation of staff will be accepted and acted upon by motion of the City Council/LRA Board.
Item 9.1 Waive Readings. All Readings of ordinances and resolutions, except by title, are waived.
Item 9.2 Approval of the March 22, 2022 City Council and Local Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes.
Item 9.3 Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance 2022-001 Adding New Chapter 54: Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance to Title V: Public Works of the Riverbank Municipal Code of Ordinances.
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Item 9.4 Resolution (2022-030) to Approve and Adopt the Revised 2022 City of Riverbank Measure L Expenditure Plan Project List.
Item 9.5 Resolution (2022-031) Authorizing the Purchase of the Jackson Avenue Property (APN 075-005-025) and 2531 Stanislaus Street (APN 075-005- 013) for $550,000 and Allocating Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund 136 for said Purchase.
Councilmember Uribe stated he would like to pull Item 9.4, the Revised 2022 City of Riverbank Measure L Expenditure Plan Project List for further discussion.
Councilmember Barber-Martinez stated she would like to pull Item 9.3 the Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance 2022-001 Adding New Chapter 54:
Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance to Title V: Public Works of the Riverbank Municipal Code of Ordinances for further discussion.
Councilmember Barber-Martinez asked whether the City had received any questions from the public regarding the adoption of proposed Ordinance 2022-001. Interim City Manager Garcia responded not today; however, comments were received at the public hearing and staff did reach out to the resident who provided those questions.
Councilmember Uribe stated he would like to draw attention to the amended project list to the Measure L Expenditure Plan as it relates to the roundabout at Squire Wells Way where Cottage Crest Drive and Heartland Drive intersect. He advised staff is proposing g rapidly flashing beacons for that area along with signage to address recent incidents at this particular location. He stated his opinion that the City needs to go further to make the area safer for pedestrians and motorists suggesting that the statute be removed and a 4- way stop sign configuration be installed at that location.
The City Council and staff discussed the roundabout in further detail and the need for making the area safer. Interim City Manager Garcia explained the proposal within the Measure L Expenditure Plan does include additional signage, most of which will be lighted similar to what has been installed at another roundabout location in the city.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe/Barber-Martinez/ passed 4/0) to approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1, 9.3 through 9.5., as presented and Item 9.2 as amended.
Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:
AYES: Barber-Martinez, Hernandez, Uribe, and Vice Mayor Campbell NAYS: None / ABSENT: Mayor / Chair O’Brien / ABSTAINED: None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 10.1 Adopt Resolutions accepting and closing the Proposition 218 Public Notification and Protest process and approving the proposed rate increase for solid waste disposal services and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for the collection of solid waste in the City of Riverbank - It is recommended that the City Council –
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1) Open the Proposition 218 Public Hearing and Receive Written Protests to the Proposed Rate Increase for Solid Waste Disposal Services, and
2) Adopt a Resolution Accepting and Closing the Proposition 218 Public Notification and Protest Process as it Relates to the Proposed Rate Increase for Solid Waste Disposal Services, and
3) Consider Adopting a Resolution Approving the Proposed Solid Waste Rates (this item is contingent upon the Results of the Protest Process), and
4) Authorize Mayor Richard D. O’Brien to Execute a Franchise Agreement with Gilton Solid Waste for Solid Waste Disposal Services.
The Public Hearing Notice was published twice in the Riverbank News, once on February 23, 2022 and again on March 2, 2022. The Public Hearing Notice is also posted on the City of Riverbank’s website http://riverbank.,org and notices were mailed via USPS to all rate holders.
Vice Mayor Campbell introduced Aurora Dewhirst, tonight’s public hearing interpreter.
The time being 6:20 p.m., Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell opened the public hearing requesting staff’s report.
Interim City Manager Garcia with interpretation provided by Aurora Dewhirst provided a staff report and PowerPoint Presentation on the solid waste disposal rate increases and proposed agreement with Gilton Solid Waste Management. She provided a brief history on State Mandate SB 1383, reviewed the new rates, and briefly discussed the agreement for the collection of solid waste in the city of Riverbank with Gilton Solid Waste, which previously had been adopted with rate increases pending closure of the Prop 218 hearing.
Vice Mayor Campbell then opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. for Public Comment.
Vice Mayor Campbell advised as there was no public comment, he asked staff to provide the final protest count of affected property owners.
Interim City Clerk Teixeira responded that 7,773 ballots were mailed to property owners.
For there to be a majority vote, 3,888 protest ballots were necessary. The City Clerk’s office received 98 protests.
There being no public comment, Vice Mayor Campbell closed the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m.
During the motion and second a public comment came in via ZOOM.
Public Comment
Evelyn Halbert stated she is protesting the rate increase and she has not received any responses or comments back from her previously submitted questions. She stated there are too many exemptions and waivers making the rate increase unfair. She stated her other question is related to the direction to be provided to the Mayor to execute the
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Franchise Agreement with Gilton Solid Waste for Solid Waste Disposal Services; asking how the City Council can approve an agreement that is not contained in the staff report.
Interim City Manager Garcia stated in response to Ms. Halbert’s question related to the Franchise Agreement; the City Council considered and approved the agreement on September 28, 2021 pending the closure of the Prop 218 hearing. .ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Hernandez / passed 4-0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-032 approving the proposed rate increase for solid waste disposal services.
Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:
AYES: Uribe, Hernandez, Barber-Martinez, and Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Mayor / Chair O’Brien / ABSTAINED: None ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Barber-Martinez / Uribe / passed 4-0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-033 approving the Proposed Solid Waste Rates and authorize Mayor Richard D. O’Brien to Execute a Franchise Agreement with Gilton Solid Waste for Solid Waste Disposal Services.
Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:
AYES: Barber-Martinez, Uribe, Hernandez, and Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Mayor / Chair O’Brien / ABSTAINED: None Councilmember Barber-Martinez asked Interim City Manager Garcia to clarify for the public that there is a discount program for seniors. Interim City Manager Garcia responded that is correct, the city has a senior discount program which applies to seniors over the age of 65 and those considered permanently disabled. City staff will be making modifications to the senior discount rate to be consistent with the City’s water and sewer discount program.
Item 10.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing a 13.4% Inflationary Adjustment Increase to the City of Riverbank System Development Fees Based on the Construction Cost Index to be effective May 1, 2022 – It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, accept public testimony and adopt a Resolution Authorizing a 13.4% Inflationary Adjustment Increase to the City of Riverbank System Development Fees Based on the Construction Cost Index to be effective May 1, 2022. The Public Hearing Notice was published twice in the Riverbank News, once on February 23, 2022, and again on March 2, 2022.
The time being 6:40 p.m., Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell opened the public hearing requesting staff’s report.
Assistant Finance Director Alcantor presented a comprehensive staff report with PowerPoint Presentation recommending the City Council open the public hearing, accept public testimony and adopt a resolution authorizing a 13.4% Inflationary Adjustment
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Increase to the City of Riverbank System Development Fees based on the Construction Cost Index to be effective May 1, 2022.
There being no public comment or questions by the City Council, Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell closed the public hearing at 6:43 p.m.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Barber-Martinez / passed 4-0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-034 Authorizing a 13.4% Inflationary Adjustment Increase to the City of Riverbank System Development Fees based on the Construction Cost Index to be effective May 1, 2022.Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:
AYES: Uribe, Hernandez, Barber-Martinez, and Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Mayor / Chair O’Brien / ABSTAINED: None
10.2 First Reading by Title Only and Introduction of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Title XV, Land Usage, by repealing in their entirety Sections §153.215 ZONING PERMITS, §153.216 USE PERMITS, §153.217 VARIANCE, §153.218 APPEALS, and §153.219 MOBILE HOME
PERMITS, and amending them with new Sections §153.210 through §153.214.
The time being 6:45 p.m., Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell opened the public hearing requesting staff’s report.
Planning and Building Manager Kenney stated the proposed amendments are funded by the City’s SB2 Grant, the purpose of which is to streamline housing production; therefore, by amending these sections the Code will provide further clarification to the public and developers as to what the City expects with regard to development submittals as well as how applications will be processed. Planning and Building Manager Kenney then introduced David Niskanen of J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning, stating Mr. Niskanen will be providing tonight’s presentation.
Mr. Niskanen presented a comprehensive staff report with PowerPoint Presentation on the proposed Ordinance to amend Title XV, Land Usage, by repealing in their entirety Sections §153.215 ZONING PERMITS, §153.216 USE PERMITS, §153.217 VARIANCE, §153.218 APPEALS, and §153.219 MOBILE HOME PERMITS, and amending them with new sections §153.210 through §153.214. He concluded staff’s report recommending the City Council conduct the public hearing and approve the proposed ordinance for its adoption at the next regular City Council meeting on April 26, 2022.
The City Council discussed the benefits of the proposed ordinance with staff.
The time being 6:56 p.m., Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell opened the public hearing and asked for public comments.
There being no public comment nor further Council discussion, Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m.
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ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Barber-Martinez / Hernandez / passed 4- 0) to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed Ordinance [No. 2022-002] to amend Title XV, Land Usage, by repealing in their entirety Sections §153.215 ZONING PERMITS, §153.216 USE PERMITS, §153.217 VARIANCE, §153.218 APPEALS, and §153.219 MOBILE HOME PERMITS, and amending them with new sections §153.210 through §153.214 and to initiate a second reading by title and consider its adoption on April 26, 2022, as presented.
Motion carried by unanimous City Council roll call vote.
AYES: Barber-Martinez, Hernandez, Uribe, and Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Mayor / Chair O’Brien / ABSTAINED: None
11. NEW BUSINESS
Item 11.1 Adopt a Resolution of Concurrence and Support for the Approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) – It is recommended that the City Council open the Community Meeting, accept Public Comment, and consider adopting a Resolution of Concurrence and support for the approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP).
Housing Specialist Ibanez presented a comprehensive staff report with PowerPoint Presentation recommending that the City Council accept public comment and consider adopting the Resolution of Concurrence and support for the approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) contained in staff’s report.
There being no public comment Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell brought the item back to the City Council.
Councilmember Uribe commented, although it is different funding, it is nice to see that the renovations have begun at Castlewood Park noting that the improvements are much needed particularly the ADA access on the west side of the park. Councilmember Uribe concluded his remarks asking Housing Specialist Ibanez to keep the Council in the loop particularly should she need their assistance in moving projects along with the County.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Hernandez / Uribe / passed 4-0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-035 Resolution of Concurrence and support for the approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP).
Motion carried by unanimous City Council roll call vote.
AYES: Hernandez, Uribe, Barber-Martinez, and Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Mayor / Chair O’Brien / ABSTAINED: None Item 11.2 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Appointment of Marisela H. Garcia as the City Manager and Approving the Related Employment Agreement – It is recommended that the City Council approve the appointment of Marisela H. Garcia as the City Manager and approve the
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Employment Agreement between the City of Riverbank and Marisela H.
Garcia.
Interim City Manager Garcia left the podium and Council Chamber due to a conflict of interest with Item 11.2.
City Attorney Hallinan presented the staff report advising at the direction of the City Council, the City Attorney’s office prepared a standard form contract consisting of a 4- year term with subsequent one-year renewals. He concluded his staff report recommending the City Council approve the appointment of Marisela H. Garcia as the City Manager and approve the Employment Agreement between the City of Riverbank and Marisela H. Garcia.
There being no public comment Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell brought the item back to the City Council.
The Vice Mayor and City Councilmembers stated the qualities of Interim City Manager Garcia that make her the perfect choice for the position of City Manager.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Hernandez / passed 4-0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-036 the appointment of Marisela H. Garcia as the City Manager and approve the Employment Agreement between the City of Riverbank and Marisela H. Garcia.
AYES: Uribe, Hernandez, Barber-Martinez, and Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Mayor / Chair O’Brien / ABSTAINED: None City Manager Garcia returned to the Council Chamber and addressed the audience and City Council from the podium stating she is pleased and honored to serve a City Council that is cohesive and provides staff with the needed guidance to bring the city in to the next phase of growth. She concluded her remarks stating her appreciation to the City Council for the support they provide as well as the support from staff.
Item 11.3 Adopt a Resolution to Award and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into Professional Service Agreements for Retainer On-Call Services for Building Inspection and Plan Checking Services for the City of Riverbank to West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC-3), CSG Consultants, Inc., 4Leaf, Inc., and Bureau Veritas – It is recommended the City Council adopt a resolution to award and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with each of these firms to perform on-call building inspection and plan checking services for the City of Riverbank. In addition, the Resolution authorizes the City to negotiate separate contracts with these firms as needed for specific development projects.
Planning and Building Manager Kenney presented a comprehensive staff report with PowerPoint Presentation recommending the City Council adopt the resolution contained in staff’s report to award and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with each of the listed firms to perform on-call building inspection and plan checking services for the
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City of Riverbank. In addition, the Resolution authorizes the City to negotiate separate contracts with these firms as needed for specific development projects.
City Manager Garcia clarified with the City Council when it comes to the day-to-day inspections staff hopes this will be an interim solution for Riverbank; that through the budget process staff will be presenting to the City Council in June staff hopes to be able to fund an additional building inspector position within the City to supplement the current building inspector.
Councilmember Barber-Martinez asked if the rates quoted by these firms are comparable or were each of their quotes based on an area of expertise. Planning and Building Manager Kenney explained that each firm will receive 3% of the value of their project.
There being no public comment Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell brought the item back to the City Council.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Barber-Martinez / Campbell / passed 4-0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-037 to award and authorize the City Manager to enter into Professional Service Agreements for Retainer OnCall Services for Building Inspection and Plan Checking Services for the City of Riverbank to West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC-3), CSG Consultants, Inc., 4Leaf, Inc., and Bureau Veritas.
AYES: Barber-Martinez, Uribe, Hernandez, and Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Mayor / Chair O’Brien / ABSTAINED:
Item 11.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Performance Agreement between the City of Riverbank and Simply Divine Events, LLC in conjunction with Simply Divine Foundation (501c3) for the Coordination of the 2022 Cheese & Wine Festival – It is recommended the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Performance Agreement between the City of Riverbank and Simply Divine Events, LLC in conjunction with Simply Divine Foundation (501c3) for the Coordination of the 2022 Cheese & Wine Festival.
Parks and Recreation Director Fitzpatrick presented a comprehensive staff report with PowerPoint Presentation recommending the City Council adopt the resolution contained in staff’s report authorizing the City Manager to execute a Performance Agreement between the City of Riverbank and Simply Divine Events, LLC in conjunction with Simply Divine Foundation (501c3) for the coordination of the 2022 Cheese & Wine Festival.
Parks and Recreation Director Fitzpatrick responded to questions raised by the City Council.
There being no public comment Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell brought the item back to the City Council.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Barber-Martinez / passed 4-0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-038 authorizing the City Manager to
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execute a Performance Agreement between the City of Riverbank and Simply Divine Events, LLC in conjunction with Simply Divine Foundation (501c3) for the Coordination of the 2022 Cheese & Wine Festival.
AYES: Uribe, Barber-Martinez, Hernandez, and Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Mayor / Chair O’Brien / ABSTAINED: None Item 11.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Lease with Simply Divine Events, LLC for the Area Associated with the Riverbank Cheese and Wine Festival - It is recommended the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Lease with Simply Divine Events, LLC for the Area Associated with the Riverbank Cheese and Wine Festival.
Parks and Recreation Director Fitzpatrick presented a comprehensive staff report with PowerPoint Presentation recommending the City Council adopt the resolution contained in staff’s report to authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Lease with Simply Divine Events, LLC for the Area Associated with the Riverbank Cheese and Wine Festival.
Parks and Recreation Director Fitzpatrick responded to questions raised by the City Council.
There being no public comment Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell brought the item back to the City Council.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Barber-Martinez / Uribe / passed 4-0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-039 authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Lease with Simply Divine Events, LLC for the Area Associated with the Riverbank Cheese and Wine Festival.
AYES: Barber-Martinez. Uribe, Hernandez, and Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Mayor / Chair O’Brien / ABSTAINED:
12. COMMENTS/REPORTS A brief report on notable attendance of a meeting or conference or other notable topics of City business shall be made. The Brown Act does not allow for discussion or action of items by the City Council/LRA Board during this time.
Item 12.1 Staff
City Manager Garcia invited all residents of Riverbank to the Centennial Founders Day Carnival scheduled for April 30, 2022 at the Community Center from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.; this event is free to all residents.
Planning and Building Manager Kenney shared that YAFT (Young Adults Fighting Tobacco) and YAAB (Young Adults Advisory Board), the Sierra Club and Stanislaus Climate Action Now will assemble at the community center park on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. to pick up cigarette butts and trash in the surrounding streets from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be approximately 30 youths involved in this event who
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would like at least one councilmember to come out for a photo and to say a couple of words before they begin.
Public Works Director Riddell provide an update on the Roselle Force Main advising issues between the developer and contractor have been resolved; this project is anticipated for completion by mid-May.
Public Works Director Riddell also provided an update on the Public Works Building noting it is anticipated that the building should be in and occupied by the end of July or the beginning of August.
Item 12.2 Council/Authority Member
Councilmember Uribe reported on the following:
• He had received an update that the paperwork for the modular home to be used by the homeless for laundry service at Sierra Home is in review and has been for the last two months. The City will be formally reaching out to the Board of Supervisors to ask for their assistance and provide an update to see what the delay is with the hope to move forward.
• He will be attending the City of Modesto’s State of the City in support of Mayor Zwahlen. For those interested in attending Modesto’s State of the City Address will be held at the Modesto Centre Plaza doors open at 11:30 a.m. with the event beginning at 12:15 p.m.
• The Glow Egg Hunt for ages 13 to 17 years of age will be held at Castleberg Park from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 16.
Councilmember Hernandez reported on the following:
• Although LOVE Riverbank is not happening this year. They are moving forward with some of the work involved to implement sustainable planning for funding development and marketing into the next year.
• There will be a Stanislaus 2030 community meeting for Riverbank; date and time to be determined.
Councilmember Barber-Martinez reported on the following:
• A Stanislaus Homeless Alliance meeting will be held tomorrow, April 13 at 1010 Tenth Street at 5:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
• A reminder that although the recent rain has been a welcome sight there is still significant fire hazards so she cautioned everyone to be conscious of the damage a spark can cause.
• Thanked her fellow councilmembers for filling in for her during in her absence.
Vice Mayor Campbell encouraged everyone to be active participants in local nonprofits throughout the City noting their invaluable contributions to the community stating memberships are faltering with no new volunteers.
Item 12.3 Mayor/Chair
No comments.
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13. CLOSED SESSION
The public will have a limit of 3 minutes to comment on Closed Session item(s) as set forth on the agenda prior to the City Council/LRA Board recessing to Closed Session.
Item 13.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6)
Agency Representative: Interim City Manager Marisela Garcia Employee Organizations: Riverbank Miscellaneous Employees Vice Mayor Campbell asked whether there was anyone wishing to speak on the item listed on the Closed Session Agenda there being none, Vice Mayor Campbell adjourned the City Council to closed session at 7:40 p.m.
14. RECONVENE – REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Vice Mayor Campbell reconvened the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Item 14.1 Report from Closed Session on Item 13.1
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6)
Agency Representative: Interim City Manager Marisela Garcia Employee Organizations: Riverbank Miscellaneous Employees Vice Mayor Campbell reported direction had been provided to staff on Item 13.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6).
15. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
There being no further business, Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Campbell adjourned the regular meeting at 8:06 p.m. to the next regular scheduled City Council / LRA Meeting April 26, 2022.
ATTEST: (Adopted 04/26/2022) APPROVED:
Kathy L. Teixeira
Interim City Clerk / LRA Recorder
Richard D. O'Brien
Mayor / Chair
/s/s Kathy L. Teixeira /s/Richard D. O'Brien