STRATEGIC
PLAN UPDATE
Riverbank City Council
April 26, 2022
Exhibit A
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the City of Riverbank is to provide
high quality, professional services and a safe
family-oriented community for our diverse
residents to thrive.
VISION STATEMENT
The City of Riverbank is a regional leader in
sustainable development offering a unique, culturally
diverse, safe, and welcoming community with a
thriving downtown, recreational opportunities for all
ages and sustainable economy that supports our
growing population.
ENSURE THE CITY’S CONTINUED
FINANCIAL STABILITY
At Mid-Year review,
Council will establish a
% of reserves to commit
to a 115 Trust or other
investment option to
reduce CalPERS
liability.
01 Continue to seek local,
regional and federal
grant opportunities to
support City projects,
programs and initiatives
especially those that
provide funding for
diversity and equity.
02 Explore the use of
renewable energy for
City
operations/vehicles.
03 IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY
Ensure adequate
funding for
appropriate levels
of staffing for law
enforcement and
fire department
personnel.
01 Continue to update
emergency
operations plan(s)
and ensure
appropriate staff
training and
engagement for
implementation.
02 Explore use of
technology to
including cameras.
03 IMPROVE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
Support efforts that
promote
beautification of the
physical
environment
including public art.
01 Explore
opportunities for
façade improvement
programs.
02 Coordinate efforts
with the Chamber of
Commerce,
Opportunity
Stanislaus and
regional economic
interests to identify
opportunities for
development.
03 IMPROVE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
COMMUNICATION
Proactively
communicate
news about the
City to residents,
businesses and
surrounding
communities.
01 Ensure
appropriate
linguistic
translation of
materials to
engage the City’s
Hispanic
population.
02 Work with youth
to develop a
Youth Council
for the
community that
includes
millennials.
03 ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
Develop and
implement
organization
wide staff
succession
planning.
01 Support
employee
training,
enrichment and
recognition,
including team
building
opportunities.
02 Research
feasibility of a
new City Hall to
accommodate
current and
future needs.
03 PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Update the City’s
General Plan and
Zoning Code.
01 Follow North
County Corridor
project impacts
on Riverbank.
02 Continue to
develop Regional
Waste
Resources/Treat
ment Plant and
identify funding
for project
completion.
03 SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT
PROMOTES JOB-HOUSING BALANCE
Complete the
Crossroads
West
Development.
01 Implement
permit
streamlining to
attract
businesses to
the City.
02 Focus efforts on
manufacturing
and
development
businesses.
03 ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE
Maintain and
refresh the parks,
trails and facilities
to provide
exceptional
experiences.
01 Promote Stanislaus
River opportunities
and activities
02 Engage the
community and
non-profit partners
in the development
of programs,
facilities,
transitional
housing and/or
solutions for
homeless services.
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