Agenda, closed session, second session — City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority / Public Financing Authority, May 10, 2022

Any documents that are not privileged or part of a Closed Session provided to a majority of the City Council/LRA Board after distribution of the agenda packet, regarding any item on this agenda, will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office 6707 Third St., Suite A, Riverbank. Page 1 of 6 AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 – 6:00 P.M.
(THE AGENDA PACKET IS ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.RIVERBANK.ORG/AGENDACENTER)

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. FLAG SALUTE

3. INVOCATION

4. ROLL CALL

5. AGENDA CHANGES

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.

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.

Refer to the last page of this agenda for the Public Comment Procedures via ZOOM.

8. PRESENTATIONS (Informational only) – None scheduled.

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.

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
NOTICE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 59453, SUBDIVISION (e) OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT (CALIFORNIA GC § 54950, ET SEQ.), THE FEDERAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES. WHILE

THIS MEETING WILL BE PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, GIVEN THE STATE OF EMERGENCY REGARDING THE THREAT OF COVID-19, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE AND COMMENT VIA THE ZOOM VIRTUAL PLATFORM. REFER TO THE LAST PAGE OF THE AGENDA FOR PARTICIPATION INFORMATION.

City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda May 10, 2022 Next City Council Resolution: 2022-045 Next Ordinance: 2022-003 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2022-001 Any documents that are not privileged or part of a Closed Session provided to a majority of the City Council/LRA Board after distribution of the agenda packet, regarding any item on this agenda, will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office 6707 Third St., Suite A, Riverbank. Page 2 of 6 Item 9.2 Approval of the April 26, 2022 City Council and Local Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes.

Item 9.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Transportation Development Act Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Non-Transit Claim for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Other Purposes and Amending the Budget for the City of Riverbank to Conform to Said Claim.

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 10.1 First Reading and Introduction by Title Only of an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement (DA) for The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street Subdivision Development Agreement No. 03-2021 (Dept. File #21-0021) – SCM Hearthstone LLC, The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street Subdivision - 6448 Claus Road (APN 062-020-001). The project site has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Medium Density Residential (MDR) and is zoned Planned Development (PD).

The adoption of a Development Agreement is exempt from
environmental review because it is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The Planning Commission, with a vote of 5/0 at their meeting of April 19, 2022, recommended approval of the DA to the City Council – It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, accept public testimony and Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 2022- ___, for a Development Agreement which extends the life of approved The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street Tentative Map 01-2021 relating to real property located at 6448 Claus Road (APN 062-020-001). The Public Hearing Notice was published in the Riverbank News on April 27, 2022.

11. 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 11.1 Staff
Item 11.2 Council/Authority Member
Item 11.3 Mayor/Chair

12. ADJOURNMENT
• The next regular City Council meeting will be on May 24, 2022 at 6 pm.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted at the meeting location, on the North City Hall public exterior bulletin board, and the City’s website 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance to the California Ralph M. Brown Act.

Posted this 5th day of May, 2022.
/s/Kathy L. Teixeira, Interim City Clerk
City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda May 10, 2022 Next City Council Resolution: 2022-045 Next Ordinance: 2022-003 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2022-001 Any documents that are not privileged or part of a Closed Session provided to a majority of the City Council/LRA Board after distribution of the agenda packet, regarding any item on this agenda, will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office 6707 Third St., Suite A, Riverbank. Page 4 of 6

ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, the City will make every effort to make reasonable modifications or accommodations from individuals with disabilities. Contact the Administration Dept. at (209) 863-7122 or the City Clerk at [email protected] at least (48) hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility.

NOTICE REGARDING NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS
Pursuant to California Constitution Article III, Section IV, establishing English as the official language for the State of California, and in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedures Section 185, which requires proceedings before any State Court to be in English, notice is hereby given that all proceedings before the City of Riverbank City Council/LRA Board shall be in English and anyone wishing to address the Council is required to have a translator present who will take an oath to make an accurate translation from any language not English into the English language.

City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda May 10, 2022 Next City Council Resolution: 2022-045 Next Ordinance: 2022-003 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2022-001

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PUBLIC “LIVE” VIEWING
• Government Channels: Charter– 2 and AT&T U-VERSE – 99 • YouTube Live – is no longer available due to technical difficulties, which is being worked on. • Via ZOOM Platform (See instructions below)

SUBMITTING PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR THE RECORD
Written comments must be received before 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting in order for them to be distributed to the Council prior to consideration of the matter. Written comments will not be read aloud at the meeting, but will be reported as received for the record. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt within an hour of submission or by 5:00 pm, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (209) 863-7198 or the Administration Dept. at (209) 863-7122.

ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF SUBMITTING COMMENTS BEFORE THE 4:00 PM DEADLINE ● Via Mail Service: Mail comments to City of Riverbank, Attn. City Clerk, 6707 Third Street, Suite A, Riverbank, CA 95367. (Call 209-863-7198 / 209-863-7122 to ensure they were received.) ● Via Email: Mail to [email protected] (Note: This technology is not a guaranteed method.) • Indicate Agenda Item # in the subject line. (Call 209-863-7198 /209-863-7122 to ensure receipt) ● Oral Comments In-Person: The Mayor will ask the audience if anyone wishes to comment, at that time you may approach the podium. (A Spanish language interpreter is available for assistance.) ● Oral Comments Via Zoom: The Mayor will announce when public comments may be made for a limit of 3 minutes on the agenda item being considered, at which time you will:
(please make sure the volume on your video device or any nearby device is turned down.) • Using a computer – click on the “raise hand” feature in the webinar controls. This will alert staff that you wish to speak, and you will be unmuted.
o Using a Phone – press *9 to “raise the hand”. This will alert staff that you wish to speak, and you will be unmuted.

Teleconference Phone Number (This system is a backup for ZOOM technical difficulties only when providing oral comments.) If there are technical difficulties or disconnection with ZOOM while making oral comments, please immediately call the teleconference phone number (209) 863-7151 so that Council may receive your comments. Council will be waiting for your call. Thank you

JOIN THE MEETING VIA ZOOM PLATFORM
• Join by this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82779391428 • Join by accessing website: https://zoom.us/join , enter Webinar ID: Join by telephone:1 669 900 9128 or 1 346 248 7799, plus Webinar ID 827 7939 1428

TELECONFERENCE/VIRUAL PLATFORM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COMMENT

PROCEDURES FOR THE HYBRID CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT AS AMENDED BY SB 361
City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda May 10, 2022 Next City Council Resolution: 2022-045 Next Ordinance: 2022-003 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2022-001

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RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.1
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date:

Subject:

From:

Submitted by:

May 10, 2022
Waiver of Readings
Marisela H. Garcia, Interim City Manager
Kathy L. Teixeira, Interim City Clerk / LRA Recorder

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council / LRA Board approve the waiver of readings of any proposed ordinances and resolutions for consideration, except by title.

SUMMARY
In lieu of reading the entire text of a proposed ordinance or resolution that is introduced for consideration for adoption and approval, by majority vote, the City Council/LRA Board may waive the reading of the text and introduce the ordinance or resolution by title only for the record.

The full text of the proposed ordinances and resolutions, and any related documents that are part of the agenda packet, are available for review by the public on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall (North) upon distribution to a majority of the City Council/LRA Board; typically 72 hours prior to the scheduled date and time of the meeting.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to this item.

ATTACHMENTS
There are no attachments to this report.

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RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.2
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date:

Subject:

From:

Submitted by:

May 10, 2022
Approval of the April 26, 2022 City Council and
Local Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes.

Marisela H. Garcia, Interim City Manager
Kathy L. Teixeira, Interim City Clerk

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority Board approve the City Council /LRA Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2022, as presented.

SUMMARY
The Draft Minutes of the City Council and the Local Redevelopment Authority Board meetings have been prepared for review and approval.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to this item.

ATTACHMENT

1. The April 26, 2022, City Council and Local Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes.

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MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022 – 6:00 P.M. (THE AGENDA PACKET IS ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.RIVERBANK.ORG/AGENDACENTER)

1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor / Chair Richard D. O’Brien called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. FLAG SALUTE - Mayor / Chair Richard D. O’Brien led the pledge of allegiance.

3. INVOCATION – Reverend Fred Wood 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 Vice Mayor / Vice Chair (CM-D03) Cal Campbell
Mayor / Chair Richard D. O’Brien
Members of the City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority Absent and Excused:

Council Member / Authority Member District 2 Rachel Hernandez Council Member / Authority Member District 4 Darlene Barber-Martinez

5. AGENDA CHANGES – There were no changes to the agenda.

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.

No conflicts were declared.

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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Mayor O’Brien opened Public Comment at 6:03 p.m.

Individuals who Spoke in Opposition of the River Walk Project Jamie Eggers focused her comments on the State of California Department of Conservation Farmland Conservation Map stating that based on the Department’s current map dated 2019 the majority of the River Walk project area is included in their highest agricultural designation identified as Prime Farmland. Ms. Eggers recited the definition of Prime Farmland and advised that the Riverwalk Project area should be preserved.

Robert Longstretch echoed Ms. Eggers comments and advised the City Council to consider the density of the project particularly as it relates to increased vehicle trips on already inadequate roadways. He also addressed construction in a flood plain citing previous concerns with the River Cove Subdivision.

Bernard Eggers spoke in opposition citing loss of prime farmland, removal of the water recharge area, construction within a flood zone, and suggested the River Walk project be moved to an area with a lesser designated soil area identified on the State of California Department of Conservation Farmland Conservation Map. He concluded his remarks stating to allow the River Walk project to be approved and proceed would be a terrible loss of land urging the City Council when it comes time to vote, vote no.

Dan Whetstone spoke in opposition to the River Walk Project citing adverse impacts to the loss of farmland, water recharge, density, building in a flood plain, water supply, traffic, and noise.

Karen Carado spoke in opposition to the River Walk Project also citing adverse impacts to the loss of farmland, water recharge, density, building in a flood plain, water supply, sewage system. traffic, and noise.

There being no further public comments, Mayor O’Brien closed the Public Comment period at 6:13 p.m.

8. PRESENTATIONS (Informational only)
Item 8.1 Strategic Plan Update - City Council to receive the presentation; no action is requested at this time.

City Manager Garcia presented a comprehensive staff report and PowerPoint update on the City’s Strategic Plan. A copy of the PowerPoint is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A to these minutes.

Public Comment
Annabel Gammon called in via ZOOM with a comment on Goal # 6.”Promote Sustainable Development” “6.2 Complete/Implement High Value Specific Plans” specifically as it relates to Goal “6.2. b: The River Walk Specific Plan” asking why is the River Walk Specific Plan included in the 2021 Strategic Plan? The Notice of Preparation (NOP) was closed to public comment on July 5, 2021, and up to the present the DEIR (Draft

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Environment Impact Report) has not yet been ready for public comment. She asked Is this an assumption by the City of Riverbank Council that the River Walk Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been certified and LAFCO has approved the application of River Walk? She stated in her opinion, to include this in the City's Strategic Plan gives the optics to the public, that this is already a done deal, which it is not. In conclusion, she asked the Council to remove River Walk from the Strategic Plan list until it has been approved by LAFCO.

Item 9.1 Waive Readings. All Readings of ordinances and resolutions, except by title, are waived.

Item 9.2 Approval of the April 12, 2022 City Council and Local Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes.

Item 9.3 Second Reading by Title Only and Adoption of Ordinance 2022-002 Amending Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 153: Zoning, by Repealing in their Entirety Section 153.215: Zoning permits, Section 153.216: Use permits, Section 153.217: Variance, Section 153.218: Appeals, and Section 153.219: Mobile home permits, and substituting them with new Sections 153.210 through 153.214
Item 9.4 Resolution (2022-040) Authorizing the City to Implement Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 Allowing the City to Continue a Hybrid Virtual Meeting Environment.

ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Campbell / passed 3/0) to approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.4, as presented.

Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:

AYES: Uribe, Campbell, and Mayor O’Brien
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Hernandez and Barber-Martinez / ABSTAINED:

None

10. PUBLIC HEARINGS - No Public Hearings Scheduled.

11. NEW BUSINESS
Item 11.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving the Appointment of Planning Commission Alternate Ben Reuben to fulfill the unexpired four-year term of former Commissioner Mallorie R. Fenrich Effective April 26, 2022; and Administer the Oath of Office to Said Appointee - It is recommended that the City Council 1) consider the appointment of current Planning Commission Alternate Ben Reuben to fulfill the unexpired fouryear term of former Commissioner Mallorie R. Fenrich, 2) have the Oath of Office administered and Certificate of Appointment presented and, 3) direct the Interim City Clerk to advertise and post a special vacancy notice to

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solicit applications for the alternate member position on the Planning Commission pursuant to Government Code §54974.

Interim City Clerk Teixeira presented a brief staff report recommending the City Council consider the appointment of current Planning Commission Alternate Ben Reuben to fulfill the unexpired four-year term of former Commissioner Mallorie R. Fenrich, 2) administer the Oath of Office and present the Certificate of Appointment to Mr. Reuben and, 3) direct staff to advertise and post a special vacancy notice to solicit applications for the alternate member position on the Planning Commission pursuant to Government Code §54974.

There being no public comments, Mayor O’Brien brought the matter back to the City Council for discussion.

Councilmember Uribe commended Mr. Rueben on his dedication to the Planning Commission.

ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Campbell / passed 3/0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-041 approving consider the appointment of current Planning Commission Alternate Ben Reuben to fulfill the unexpired four-year term of former Commissioner Mallorie R. Fenrich, 2) have the Oath of Office administered and Certificate of Appointment presented and, 3) direct the Interim City Clerk to advertise and post a special vacancy notice to solicit applications for the alternate member position on the Planning Commission pursuant to Government Code §54974.

Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:

AYES: Uribe, Campbell, and Mayor O’Brien
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Hernandez and Barber-Martinez / ABSTAINED:

None
Following approval of City Council Resolution 2022-041, Mayor O’Brien asked Mr.

Reuben to come forward to the podium.

Mayor O’Brien administered the Oath of Office to Planning Commissioner Ben Reuben.

Acknowledging Commissioner Reuben’s commitment, Mayor O’Brien welcomed Commissioner Reuben as a full member of the Planning Commission.

Planning Commissioner Reuben stated his appreciation to the City Council for their support and stated he would perform the duties of the Planning Commission to the best of his ability.

Item 11.2 A Resolution Formally Naming Crossroads West Park “Centennial Park” - It is recommended that the City Council consider approving the Resolution naming the first Crossroads West Park “Centennial Park”.

Parks and Recreation Director Fitzpatrick presented staff’s report recommending that the City Council adopt the resolution to name the Crossroads West Park “Centennial Park” in recognition of the City celebrating its 100th year anniversary and discuss protocols for the future naming of parks as the City continues to grow.

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Advising the importance of having a full Council present for discussions, the City Councilmembers present agreed that it would be beneficial to hold a Strategic Plan Meeting to outline the parameters for naming future City parks.

There being no further comments from the City Council and no comments from the public Mayor O’Brien brought the item back to the City Council for action.

ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Campbell / passed 3/0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-042 naming the first Crossroads West Park “Centennial Park”.

Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:

AYES: Uribe, Campbell, and Mayor O’Brien
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Hernandez and Barber-Martinez / ABSTAINED:

None
Item 11.3 A Resolution Authorizing the Installment Sale Financing of Energy Efficiency Projects Relating to the Wastewater System in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $4,445,000 and Approving Related Documents and Official Actions - It is recommended that the City Council consider adopting a Resolution which will authorize the Installment Sale Financing of the Riverbank Energy Efficiency Project related to the installment of a micro grid at the Wastewater Treatment Plan in a Principal amount not to exceed $4,445,000 and approving the related documents.

City Manager Garcia presented a comprehensive staff report and PowerPoint presentation advising the next step in the Financing of the Energy Efficiency Projects related to the Wastewater System is authorizing the installment sale financing.

City Manager Garcia introduced Joey McLiney with McLiney and Company, the City’s Financial Advisor to explain what the process entails, the options that were considered, and why this particular option is being presented to the City Council.

Joe McLiney with McLiney and Company explained what the process entailed including challenges encountered as a result of COVID. It is recommended that the City Council approve the option before them, authorizing the installment sale financing of Energy Efficiency projects related to the Wastewater System pursuant to the Required Good Faith Estimates pursuant to Government Code Section 5852.1; the Installment Sales Agreement with Municipal Finance Corporation and the Agreement for Legal Services with Jones Hall.

The Mayor asked if there was any public comment.

Public Comment
Evelyn Halbert asked what funds would be used to repay the bonds.

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Mr. McLiney responded it will be the energy savings from the solar projects throughout the City. The loan will be secured, secondly, by the revenues of the sewer system. The cost savings and solar energy retrofit, according to the engineers will pay for the principal and interest payment.

Evelyn Halbert asked so the City will not be raising sewer or water rates to pay for this.

Mr. McLiney responded that is correct.

There being no further comment, Mayor O’Brien brought the item back to the Council for action.

ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Campbell / passed 3/0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-043 authorizing the Installment Sale Financing of the Riverbank Energy Efficiency Project related to the installment of a micro grid at the Wastewater Treatment Plan in a principal amount not to exceed $4,445,000 and approving related documents.

Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:

AYES: Uribe, Campbell, and Mayor O’Brien
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Hernandez and Barber-Martinez / ABSTAINED:

None
Item 11.4 A Resolution Establishing Formal Eligibility Guidelines for the Senior Solid Waste Rates - It is recommended that the City Council consider adopting a Resolution which will formally establish the eligibility guidelines for residents applying for the Senior Solid Waste Rate.

City Manager Garcia presented a comprehensive staff report with PowerPoint Presentation recommending the City Council adopt the Resolution to formally establish the eligibility guidelines for residents applying for the Senior Solid Waste Rate.

City Manager Garcia responded to questions posed by the City Council.

Mayor O’Brien responded to a question submitted by Ric McGinnis; Mr. McGinnis asked “Does Senior income include Social Security”; Mayor O’Brien responded yes, it does.

ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Campbell / Uribe / passed 3/0) to adopt City Council Resolution 2022-044 formally establishing the eligibility guidelines for residents applying for the Senior Solid Waste Rate.

Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:

AYES: Campbell, Uribe, and Mayor O’Brien
NAYS: None / ABSENT: Hernandez and Barber-Martinez / ABSTAINED:

None

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

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City Manager Garcia reported on the following:
• The Founders Day Carnival will be held from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Community Center Park on Saturday, April 30. She advised all games are free and there will be food and merchant vendors.
• Tuesday, May 3 will be the City’s first Downtown Market of the season from 5 to 8 p.m. and will be held every Tuesday during the months of May and June. • The Summer Concert Series kicks off at Jacob Myers Park with Nathan Ignacio on May 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Admission starts at 5 p.m.
• Provided an update on contact made with the Riverbank’s Sister City Tamazula, Mexico.

Item 12.2 Council/Authority Member
Councilmember Uribe reported on the following:
• Met with, and participated, in discussions with the California Alliance Local Electeds related to two lawsuits based on SB 9 and Housing and Community Development over incorrect RHNA numbers; the RHNA is responsible for insuring affordable housing needs, that those are being planned and the argument that they were discussing looks stronger for charter cities than general law cities they are asking all cities to join so I would refer this over to our legal counsel to hold discussions to see if this is in our best interest.
• Will be joining the City Manager on May 2; meeting with Riverbank School District Superintendent Christine Facella and other school district staff to discuss continued collaboration on the Youth Council and Sister City Programs. They will also discuss how to improve communications between the agencies.

Mayor O’Brien advised he thought the intent of the Youth Council was to include all high school students that reside in Riverbank; as more than half of the Riverbank students go to Modesto Schools he would like to see the City reach out to these other schools. City Manager Garcia responded that would be forthcoming.

Vice Mayor Campbell asked residents to attend the events reported on by City Manager Garcia. He then stated his concern with what is happening within our society and the gun situation. As a community, we all need to keep our eyes open, be aware of our surroundings and, if we know of, see, or hear something, we as citizens need to report it to our local authorities.

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Item 12.3 Mayor/Chair
Mayor O’Brien stated on behalf of himself and the City Council they extend their condolences to Councilmember Darlene Barber-Martinez on the loss of her husband.

Services will be held noon on Saturday, April 30.

Mayor O’Brien reported on the following:
• The need to speed up closure on our legal delays, i.e., our Downtown ordinance. • Requested an event with Opportunity Stanislaus be scheduled out at the LRA Riverbank Industrial Complex to highlight where we are going out there and what that means for the entire region.

15. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor / Chair O’Brien adjourned the regular meeting at 7:12 p.m. to the next regular scheduled City Council / LRA Meeting to the next regular scheduled City Council / LRA Meeting May 10, 2022.

ATTEST: (Adopted 05/10/2022) APPROVED:

Kathy L. Teixeira Richard D. O’Brien
Interim City Clerk / LRA Recorder Mayor / Chair
Attachment: Exhibit A (consisting of 11 pages)

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.
03

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Item 9.3 – CC/LRA – 05/10/2022

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.3
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 10, 2022
Subject: A Resolution – Approving the Transportation Development Act Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Non-Transit Claim for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Other Purposes and Amending the Budget for the City of Riverbank to Conform to Said Claim
From: Marisela Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Kathleen Cleek, Development Services Administration Manager

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution authorizing staff to submit Transportation Development Act Local Transportation Fund Non-Transit Claim for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 in the amount of $48,894.66 to the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) and amend budget to conform to said claim.

SUMMARY
The City receives funding through the Transportation Development Act Local Transportation Fund for various transit, street, and non-motorized purposes. The money is allocated, through the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) to each City in Stanislaus County based upon population. In order to receive the funds, the City must submit an annual claim form. The funds the City will be receiving are Non-motorized funds and must be used for non-motorized purposes. The attached resolution and claim form are provided for your consideration.

Last year the City received $43,932 in non-motorized funds for Fiscal Year 2020/21. The non-motorized funds from last year along with this year’s funds total $92,826.66 and will be used to make ADA and bicycle and pedestrian safety crossing improvements.

STRATEGIC PLAN
This is directly related to the Strategic Plan Goal of Improve Public Safety: “Public Safety continues to be a top priority for the City Council. In this context, Public Safety includes law enforcement, and the maintenance and improvement of infrastructure such as roadways and the water system”.

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Strategies include:

2.5 b. Continue to support enhancements for Safe Routes to Schools.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City will receive for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 $48,894.66 for non-motorized projects.

ATTACHMENT

1. Draft City Council Resolution 2022-

2. Local Transportation Fund Claim for Other Purposes Fiscal Year 2021/2022

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CC Resolution 2022-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2022-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND NON-TRANSIT CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022

AND AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF RIVERBANK TO CONFORM TO

SAID CLAIM
WHEREAS, The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) has been designated as the Transportation Planning Agency with the responsibility to administer the distribution of Local Transportation Funds and State Assistance Funds; and WHEREAS, StanCOG has presented the City of Riverbank with a Transportation Development Act Local Transportation Fund Non-Transit Claim for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Other Purposes for funds to be paid to the City of Riverbank from the Local Transportation Fund; and
WHEREAS, The Riverbank City Council must amend its Final Budget for Fiscal year 2021/2022 to conform to the claims for Local Transportation Funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Riverbank hereby approves the following:

1. The LTF Claim for Fiscal Year 2021/2022Other Purposes in the amount of $48,894.66 for Non-Motorized Projects is hereby approved for submission to StanCOG; and

2. The Finance Director of the City of Riverbank is hereby authorized to execute the claim and to amend the annual budget of the City of Riverbank for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 to conform to the Local Transportation Fund and claim for State Transit Assistance Funds.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of May, 2022; motioned by Councilmember __________, seconded by Councilmember __________, and upon roll call was carried by the following City Council vote of _____:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

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CC Resolution 2022-
APPROVED:
_____________________________
Richard D. O’Brien
ATTEST:
_______________________
Kathy L. Teixeira
Interim City Clerk Mayor
TO: Stanislaus Council of Governments
1111 I Street, Suite 308
Modesto, CA 95354
FROM: Applicant: City of Riverbank
Address: 6707 Third Street
City Riverbank Zip: 95367
Contact Person: Kathleen Cleek Phone: (209) 863-7170
E-mail Address: [email protected] Fax: (209) 869-1849 The City of Riverbank hereby requests, in accordance with the Transportation Development Act and applicable rules and regulations, that its claim for other purposes be approved in the amount of for fiscal year 2021/22, to be drawn from the Local Transportation Fund.

When approved, please transmit this claim to the County Auditor for payment. Approval of the claim and payment by the County Auditor to this applicant is subject to such monies being on hand and available for distribution, and to the provisions that such monies will be used only in accordance with the terms contained in the approving resolution to the Stanislaus Council of Governments.

The claimant certifies that this Local Transportation Fund claim and the financial information contained therein is reasonable and accurate to the best of my knowledge and conforms with the requirements of the Transportation Development Act and applicable rules and regulations.

Submitted by:

Title: City Manager
Date: 5/10/2022
StanCOG Board of Directors:

Date of approval:

Resolution #:

StanCOG Approving Authority

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND
CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 OTHER PURPOSES

TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
$ 48,894.66

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CLAIMANT: City of Riverbank

1. Planning, Local
--PUC 99262/99402 $ -

2. P Transit
_______________________ * $ -

3. Streets and Roads
--PUC 99400 (a) $ 18,079.26

4. Nonmotorized - 2% LTF funds
--PUC 99233.2/99234 $ 30,815.40

5. Nonmotorized - Other LTF funds
--PUC 99233.2/99234 $ -

6. TOTAL CLAIM $ 48,894.66
City of Riverbank
Total LTF available to be claimed for other purposes:

FY 2020/21 Nonmotorized Supplemental $ 3,589
FY 2021/22 Nonmotorized Apportionment $ 20,681
Street & Roads Interest $ 18,079.26
Nonmotorized Interest $ 6,545.40
Total 2% Nonmotorized $ 48,894.66
Total available to be claimed at this time $ 48,894.66
* If you have proposed transit expenditures, please fill in the appropriate PUC Code.

This table is to be filled out by StanCOG staff

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND

CLAIM FOR OTHER PURPOSES
TABLE 1
FY 2021/22

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CLAIMANT: City of Riverbank

ACTUAL /
B P P PROJECT PROJECT 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 ESTIMATED

I E L IN IN ACTUAL ESTIMATED CLAIM EXPENDITURES
K D A StanCOG's CITY/CO EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES FOR 3 YEAR

E N BIKE BIKE PERIOD
ID PROJECT TITLE PLAN * PLAN *
Sidewalk/ADA Ramps X $64,310.00 $30,815.40 $95,125.40
Bicycle Path Crossing X $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $84,310.00 $30,815.40 $115,125.40
2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 5 Year
Actual Actual Actual Estimate Claim Total
Bicycle facilities $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 $40,000.00 Pedestrian facilities $0.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 $64,310.00 $30,815.40 $115,125.40 Preparation of Bicycle Plan $0.00 $129,175.61 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $129,175.61 $0.00 $169,175.61 $0.00 $84,310.00 $30,815.40 $284,301.01 YES
StanCOG 50% bicycle expenditure requirement: The 5 year bicycle expenditures must be 50% or greater. 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22
Fiscal year beginning fund balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Plus fiscal year 2% nonmotorized claim $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Plus interest $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Minus nonmotorized expenditures $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

1. Prior year(s) LTF carryover held by jurisdiction applied towards FY 2021/22 Nonmotorized claim (TABLE 4)

3. FY 2021/22 Nonmotorized 2% funds applied towards FY 2021/22 projects (must match Page 2, Line 4)

4. FY 2021/22 Other LTF funds applied towards Nonmotorized claim (must match Page 2, Line 5)

5. FY 2021/22 Nonmotorized 2% funds to be held at StanCOG

6. Total of lines #1 through #5 above

14.07%

40.49%

45.44%
DOES THIS CLAIM MEET THE MINIMUM 50% BICYCLE EXPENDITURE STANCOG PERFORMANCE STANDARD?

RECORD LTF FUNDS ONLY

FUNDS HELD IN RESERVE AT JURISDICTION
TABLE 2

FOR BIKE PROJECTS ONLY

BREAKDOWN BY PROJECT

BREAKDOWN BY CATEGORY

TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO PROJECTS
Fiscal year ending fund balance
MODE
Expenditures
$84,310

NONMOTORIZED PROJECTS
(Use additional forms if necessary)
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE PROJECTS AND EXPENDITURES INCLUDED IN THE 3 YEAR PERIOD BELOW FY 2021/22

RECORD LTF FUNDS ONLY
TABLE 3

TOTAL AMOUNT OF BIKE/PED EXPENDITURES
% of Total
TABLE 4
$0
* SEE PAGE 3b FOR NONMOTORIZED REGULATIONS/POLICIES AND NOTES $0
$30,815
$115,125
$0

2. Interest earned on previously paid LTF funds held by jurisdiction (required by State law) (TABLE 4)

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CLAIMANT: City of Riverbank
NONMOTORIZED REGULATION/POLICY REMINDERS:

D. All funds must be spent within five years of receipt. Over the five-year period shown in Table 3, at least 50% of funds must be spent for bicycle purposes. StanCOG will not allocate funds to any jurisdiction which is in violation of these policies.

NOTES:
* By StanCOG policy, all bike projects must appear in either StanCOG's Bicycle Action Plan, or in a City or County bicycle plan, to be eligible for LTF funding. ** Beginning with FY 2003/04, nonmotorized funds will only be allocated by StanCOG for specific projects.

If no project is identified, funds will be held in reserve at StanCOG for eventual use by that jurisdiction.

NONMOTORIZED PROJECTS
FY 2021/22
(Continued)
C. State law allows a jurisdiction to use up to 5% of the amount available each year to supplement moneys from lanes (PUC 99234(h)).
salary of any one person (PUC 99233.3).

A. State law allows a jurisdiction to use LTF to update a Bicycle Action Plan once every five years (PUC 99234(h)).

B. State law allows a jurisdiction to use up to 20% of the amount available each year to restripe Class II bicycle other sources to fund bicycle safety education programs, but the funds shall not be used to fully fund the

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CLAIMANT: City of Riverbank

ANNUAL PROJECT AND FINANCIAL PLAN

PROJECTS FOR OTHER PURPOSES
FY 2021/22
(Use additional forms as necessary)
TABLE 5
Will this Project Will this Project Is this Project Total LTF add new use Federal consistent with Project Funds
travel lanes? Funds? the RTP Cost Utilized
Yes or No Yes or No Yes or No
Sidewalk & ADA Improvements No No Yes $ 18,079 $ 18,079 TOTAL 18,079.26 18,079.00

1. LTF carryover applied towards FY 2021/22 Other Purposes

2. Interest earned on LTF carryover (required by State law)

3. FY 2021/22 apportionment applied towards FY 2021/22 Other Purposes

4. Total of Lines 1, 2 and 3 above
18,079.26
18,079.26
Project Title & Brief Description
Briefly describe all proposed projects and indicate proposed project expenditures

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Item 10.1 - CC / LRA 05/10/22

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.1
SECTION 10: PUBLIC HEARINGS
Meeting Date: May 10, 2022
Subject: First Reading and Introduction by Title Only of an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement for The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street Subdivision
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Donna M. Kenney, Planning and Building Manager

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 2022-____ (Attachment 1) for a Development Agreement which extends the life of approved The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street Tentative Map 01-2021 relating to real property located at 6448 Claus Road (APN 062-020-001).

SUMMARY
The proposed project consists of a Development Agreement (“DA”, Attachment 2), which extends the life of TM 01-2021 of a forty-seven (47) lot single-family residential subdivision with an overall density of 8.13 du/net acre. The project site currently has a General Plan Land Use designation of Medium Density Residential (MDR) and is zoned Planned Development (PD). The Planning Commission, with a vote of 5-0 at their regular meeting of April 19, 2022, recommended that the City Council approve the Development Agreement with Resolution 2022-003 (Attachment 3).

BACKGROUND
The project site of The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street (“Heritage”) is situated on the eastern side of Riverbank and is bounded by the Diamond Bar West subdivision to the north; ranchettes to the east; the railroad tracks to the south with Riverbank High School across Patterson Road; and a vacant parcel to the west with single-family residential across Claus Road. The formal address of the proposed project site is 6448 Claus Road.

The project site is vacant with no improvements of value. Riverbank High School is located south of the site across Patterson Road. Before 2021, the subject parcel had a

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General Plan designation of Community Commercial (CC) with General Commercial (C2) zoning.

A.Tentative Map 01-2021
Tentative Map 01-2021 is a small lot single-family residential subdivision. The lot sizes are less than the R-1 zone standard size of 6,000 square feet; therefore, the property was approved in 2021 for a rezone to PD which accommodates the smaller lots. The lots range in size from 3,662 square feet to 6,743 square feet.

Tentative Map 01-2021 was first approved by the Planning Commission on August 17, 2021 and then by the City Council on September 28, 2021 (after they approved the Rezone request). The following findings were made by both bodies:

1. The proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan if the adopted Conditions of Approval remain.

2. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan if the approved Conditions of Approval which relate to connectivity, sidewalks, and the provision of amenities remain.

3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development. The site is suitable for a new subdivision of this type.

4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of the development. The site is physically suitable for a proposed density of 8-16 dwelling units per net acre.

5. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitats. The design of the subdivision should not injure fish, wildlife, or their habitats, none of which are present on the site.

6. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. The design of the subdivision should not cause serious health problems.

7. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through, or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the City Council may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements for access or for use will be provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public.

This division shall only apply to easements of record or to easements established by

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judgement of a court of competent jurisdiction. The design of the subdivision should not conflict with any easements of record.

B. Architecture and Site Plan Review
The Architecture and Site Plan Review for The Heritage was approved by the Planning Commission on August 17, 2021 pursuant to Section 153.095 (G) of the City of Riverbank Code of Ordinances. The design of the project is a small lot, compact, detached singlefamily residential subdivision. The proposed lot sizes vary. The typical minimum interior lot size dimensions are 40 feet by 80 feet. The typical minimum corner lot size dimensions are 45 feet by 80 feet. The minimum lot size proposed for the subdivision is 3,720 square feet and the maximum lot size proposed is 6,743 square feet. There are four (4) floor plan models, two (2) architecture types: Craftsman and Cottage, and six (6) color schemes.

C. Transportation and Circulation
The Heritage project is required to improve portions of Sierra Street and Central Avenue to be consistent with the City’s Circulation Element Street Design Standards.

D. Stormwater Basin
The City developed LID guidelines due to storm water discharge standards implemented by the State of California through the MS4 permit process. The Heritage property owner intends to enter into an agreement with the developer of Diamond Bar East to use their stormwater basin to be located at the corner of Snedigar Road and Patterson Road, just north of the railroad tracks. This will be accomplished by running stormwater pipes east to the basin, using an acquired easement in future Sierra Street. The basin will be a dual use basin with a walking path/exercise stations along the rim and a shade structure with picnic tables, grills, and enhanced landscaping.

E. Park-in-lieu Fee
Pursuant to RMC Section 11-3-12(c), the Project has an obligation to dedicate park land or pay a park-in-lieu fee. The developer has not set aside land for a park so must pay the fee. The obligation for this project is 0.43 acres to be paid based on values of land at the time the Final Map is recorded. A recent appraisal by another developer shows an acre of residential/park land is valued at $130,000 per acre. Therefore, if this does not change by Final Map, the project will owe $55,900 in park in-lieu fees for the forty-seven (47) houses ($1,140 per unit).

Development Agreement
A. Term
A development agreement vests the rights of the developer. The term of the Development Agreement is five (5) years unless the agreement is terminated, modified, or extended.

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The developer may request to extend the term of the agreement one time for the length of five (5) years. The City Council may approve the extension which would then be recorded on the property in the official records of Stanislaus County.

B. System Development Fees
Developer shall pay all fees subject to the Mitigation Fee Act, Government Code section 66000 et seq., including System Development Fees, impact fees, connection fees, public facilities fees or similar fees adopted by the City, and all other fees imposed as conditions of approval of the Property. City and Developer have agreed in concept to System Development Fee credits attributable to Developer.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The adoption of a Development Agreement is exempt from environmental review because it is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines. All Mitigations and Conditions of Approval on the project will continue to apply during the life of the proposed Development Agreement.

PUBLIC NOTICE
On April 25, 2022, public notices for the City Council hearing were mailed to interested parties and property owners within 300 feet of the project location. The Planning Commission hearing notice was placed on the City’s website on April 25, 2022. It was also posted at City Hall North, South, the post office and sent to the library on April 25, 2022. The subject property was posted by the applicant on April 5, 2022. The public notice was published in the Riverbank News on April 27, 2022.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance No. 2022-
Attachment 2 - The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street Development Agreement Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-003 (with no attachments) {CW112539.1} Page 1 of 4
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CC Ordinance 2022-
Effective Date:

CITY OF RIVERBANK
ORDINANCE 2022-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 03-2021 FOR THE HERITAGE COLLECTION AT SIERRA STREET SUBDIVISION (APN 062-020-001) WHEREAS, SCM Hearthstone, LLC, which proposes to develop 47 residential lots in the City of Riverbank (“City”) and related public improvements, is requesting to extend by Development Agreement the life of Tentative Map 01-2021, a subdivision known as The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street (“The Heritage” or “Project”); and WHEREAS, in order to strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in comprehensive planning and reduce the economic risk of development, the California Legislature adopted Government Code section 65864 et. seq. (“Development Agreement Statute”), which authorizes the City and property owner to enter into a development agreement that establishes certain development rights in real property that is the subject of a development project application; and WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements of the Development Agreement Statute, the City has adopted Resolution No. 99-39 establishing rules, regulations, and limitations for Development Agreements; and
WHEREAS, On September 28, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-006, approving a rezone of 12.27 acres to Planned Development and allowing for a net density of eight to sixteen (8-16) dwelling units per net acre; and WHEREAS, On September 28, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-048, approving Tentative Map 01-2021 and related conditions of approval, which set forth the infrastructure obligations and conditions related to the development and build out of approximately 47 residential lots on 12.27 acres; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 to consider The Heritage Development Agreement and provided their recommendation of approval to the City Council with a vote of 5-0; and WHEREAS, the City and SCM Hearthstone LLC intend to enter into a Development Agreement concerning the Project pursuant to California Government Code section 65864 and Resolution No. 99-39; and
ATTACHMENT 1
{CW112539.1} Page 2 of 4
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CC Ordinance 2022-
Effective Date:

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Riverbank held a duly noticed public hearing on May 10, 2022 to consider the introduction of The Heritage at Sierra Street Development Agreement for first reading; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Riverbank held a duly noticed public hearing on May 10, 2022 to consider the approval of The Heritage at Sierra Street Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for City of Riverbank, based on its independent review and analysis, the staff analysis, oral and written testimony, and the record as a whole, finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, and based on its independent judgment, the following:

1. The Project is consistent with the goals, policies, and standards of the City of Riverbank General Plan and all other applicable standards and ordinances of the City of Riverbank; and

2. The City Council finds that The Heritage Development Agreement:

1. Is consistent with the objectives, policies, and programs and residential land uses established by the 2005 Riverbank General Plan; and

2. Is consistent with the provisions of Government Code Section 65864 through 65869.5; and

3. Is in conformity with the public convenience and general welfare and good land use practices because the terms of the Development Agreement establish appropriate and adequate mechanisms to fund and install infrastructure needed to support public services relating to the Project and General Plan planning area; and

4. Will provide funding and infrastructure to support the Project, and will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the preservation of property values; and

5. Will provide funding and infrastructure to ensure that adequate public services are available to serve the Project without being detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the City of Riverbank; and

6. Provides sufficient benefit to the City to justify entering into the Development Agreement.
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CC Ordinance 2022-
Effective Date:

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: The City Council of the City of Riverbank approves a Development Agreement by and between SCM Hearthstone LLC and the City of Riverbank relating to the development known as “The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street” located on the following APN: 062-020-001.

Section 2: The City shall review the Development Agreement for compliance with its terms and conditions not less than once every twelve (12) months from the effective date of the Development Agreement.

Section 3: Notice of the public hearing on the proposed Development Agreement Ordinance was published in the Riverbank News, a newspaper of general circulation, on April 27, 2022; and Notices of the public hearing on the proposed Development Agreement were mailed to all interested parties and property owners within 300 feet of the property, according to the most recent assessor’s roll, on April 25, 2022.

Section 4: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental impacts relating to the Project were evaluated in the Notice of Exemption adopted on September 28, 2021, when the City Council approved a Tentative Map and Rezoning for the Project. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, the Development Agreement is within the purview of The Heritage Project, for which environmental impacts have already been reviewed. Thus, approval of the Development Agreement does not require further environmental review.

Section 5: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this resolution is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the resolution. The City Council of the City of Riverbank hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, and word thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section(s), subsection(s), sentence(s), clause(s), phrase(s), or word(s) be declared invalid.

Section 6: This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its final passage and adoption, provided it is published in a newspaper of general circulation at least fifteen (15) days prior to its effective date or a summary of the Ordinance is published in a newspaper of general circulation at least five (5) days prior to adoption and again at lease fifteen (15) days prior to its effective date.

The foregoing ordinance was given its first reading and introduced by title only at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Riverbank on May 10, 2022. Said ordinance was given a second reading by title only and adopted. {CW112539.1} Page 4 of 4
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CC Ordinance 2022-
Effective Date:

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting on the _____th day of _____ 2022; motioned by Councilmember _______, seconded by Councilmember ______; moved said ordinance by a City Council vote of ____:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
___________ _______ ___________________
Kathy Teixeira Richard D. O’Brien
Interim City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Tom P. Hallinan
City Attorney
ATTACHMENT 2

RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

City of Riverbank
6707 Third Street
Riverbank, CA 95367
Attn: City Clerk
__________________________________________________________________________ Recording fees exempt (Gov. Code §§ 6103, 27383) (Space above line for recorder’s use only) APN: 062-020-001

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF RIVERBANK
AND

SCM HEARTHSTONE, LLC

RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS THE
“The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street”
Adopted by City Council Ordinance No. 2022-___
on _________, 2022
1 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the CITY OF RIVERBANK, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and SCM Hearthstone, LLC (“Developer”). Developer and City may hereinafter be referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”. There are no other parties to this Agreement.

This Agreement is made with reference to the following facts:

RECITALS
A. In order to strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in comprehensive planning and reduce the economic costs of development, the Legislature of the State of California adopted Government Code section 65864 et seq. (the “Development Agreement Statute”), which authorizes the City to enter into a development agreement with any persons and entities having a legal or equitable interest in real property, to provide for the development of such property and establish certain development rights therein. The Parties acknowledge on their own behalf that each has: (i) negotiated the terms and conditions of this Agreement in good faith; (ii) extensively reviewed the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and (iii) found the terms and conditions of this Agreement to be fair, just and reasonable. Additionally, City acknowledges that this Agreement is consistent with City’s General Plan and that buildout of the Project, including the Infrastructure Improvements, in accordance with this Agreement, will provide substantial benefits to City furthering important public health, safety and welfare interests while eliminating uncertainty in planning, and facilitating progressive installation of necessary Infrastructure Improvements to serve the Project.

B. Pursuant to the Development Agreement Statute, the City Council has adopted rules and regulations for considering and processing development agreements. This Agreement has been processed, considered, and executed in accordance with those City rules and regulations.

C. Developer represents that, as of the recordation of this Agreement, it will have a legal or equitable interest to land consisting of approximately 12.27 acres, as shown on the tentative map attached hereto as Exhibit A, and legally described in Exhibit B (the “Property”).

D. In addition to this Agreement and the consolidated conditions of approval as attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit C (“Conditions of Approval”), the Property is subject to the following land use plans and entitlements (“Project Approvals”):
(i) On September 28, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-006, to approve a Rezone for the project site (APN 062-020-001) from General Commercial (C-2) to Planned Development (PD);
2 (ii) On September 14, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021- 084, approving Tentative Subdivision Map 01-2020 (“The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street Tentative Map”, “The Heritage Map”) and related conditions of approval, which set forth the infrastructure obligations and conditions related to the development and build out of approximately 47 residential lots on 12.27 acres;
(iii) On August 17, 2021, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2021-017 approving Architecture and Site Plan Review 02-2021 for the site plan and elevations for The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street;
(iv) On April 19, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2022- 003 with a vote of 5-0 to recommend approval of the Development Agreement to the City Council for The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street.

E. The City finds that Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the Project’s forty-seven (47) residential lots are exempt from additional environmental analysis pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 21159.21 (a-j) Exemption for Qualified Housing Projects.

The project is consistent with the (a) General Plan and its (b) EIR, (c) existing utility services are available to serve the project, (d) the project has no wetlands or value as wildlife habitat, (e) the project site is not on any environmental clean-up list, (f) the site and surrounding properties do not have the potential of exposure to future residents of hazardous substances, (g) the project will not have a significant effect on historical resources, (h) the site is not within an earthquake fault zone or subject to wildland fires, landslides or flooding, (i) the site is not within a developed open space area, and (j) the site is not located within the boundaries of a state conservancy. The City has determined as an exempt project under CEQA, no further environmental review is required on the residential lots.

F. Developer has proposed to develop the Property into forty-seven (47) residential lots, and related public improvements in conformance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Project Approvals (the “Project”).

G. Subsequent to the approval of this Agreement, City and Developer understand that additional land use approvals, entitlements and permits may be necessary to implement the Project (“Subsequent Approvals”). The Subsequent Approvals will include, but may not be limited to, a System Development Fee Reimbursement Agreement, a draft copy of which is attached hereto for reference as Exhibit D. As the Developer will be financing or completing all Improvements prior to recordation of Final Map, the Parties hereby agree that a Subdivision Improvement Agreement is not required.

H. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65867.5, the City finds that development of the Project in accordance with this Agreement, the Project Approvals and Subsequent Approvals will provide for orderly growth within the City consistent with the goals, policies, and provisions of the General Plan.
3 I. In exchange for these benefits to the City, together with the public benefits that will result from the development of the Project pursuant to the Project Approvals, Developer seeks assurance that it may proceed with development of the Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

J. The City shall maintain all documents mentioned in this Agreement and place them in a three-ring binder, to be maintained at all times by the Development Services Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants and provisions set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS
The following defined terms in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth below:

1.01. “Agreement” means this Development Agreement entered into by and between the City and Developer relating to the development known as “The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street”.

1.02. “City” shall mean the City of Riverbank, a California municipal corporation.

1.03. “City Council” shall mean the City Council of the City of Riverbank.

1.04. “City Code” shall mean the Riverbank Municipal Code.

1.05. “Conditions of Approval” shall mean the consolidated conditions of approval for the Project, attached, and incorporated hereto as Exhibit C.

1.06. “Developer” shall mean, SCM Hearthstone, LLC, and may include Developer’s assignees where such assignment is validly made pursuant to this Agreement.

1.07. “Effective Date” shall mean the earliest date on which the following have both occurred: (a) the thirtieth (30th) day following the adoption by the City Council of the ordinance approving this Agreement, and (b) execution of this Agreement by both Parties.

1.08. “Facilities Districts” or “CFDs” or “CFD 2016-01” shall mean that Mello-Roos Community Facilities District that Developer shall annex into for the purpose of facilitating the long-term maintenance of public improvements serving the Property.

1.09. “General Plan” shall mean the 2005-2025 Riverbank General Plan, as amended.

1.10. “Growth Control Measure” shall mean any ordinance, resolution, minute order, policy, moratorium, rule, regulation, decision, standard or any other action taken by the City other than pursuant to voter initiative or referendum, which would otherwise be applicable to the Project, and which would (a) limit or restrict the number of building permits issued by the City for the Project; (b) limit or restrict the Project’s ability to connect to the City’s sewer system, water system, storm drainage system or any other City service; (c) alter the Project Approvals without 4 consent of Developer, (d) limit the number of final occupancies issued by the City; or (e) any combination of the foregoing.

1.11. “Improvements” shall mean those water, sewer, storm drainage and traffic improvements identified in the Tentative Map and this Agreement.

1.12. “Landowner” shall mean the record owner of any legal parcel of the Property, whether one or more persons or entities, of fee simple title to any Unit including contract sellers, but excluding those having such interest merely as security for the performance of an obligation; provided, however, that Landowner shall mean and include any person or entity which is a security holder in actual possession of a Unit.

1.13. “Planning Commission” shall mean the Planning Commission of the City of Riverbank.

1.14. “Project” shall mean the land uses, densities and improvements to the Property as depicted in the Project Approvals.

1.15. “Property” shall mean 12.27 acres of real property in the City of Riverbank and the County of Stanislaus, State of California, as shown on the Tentative Map in Exhibit A.

1.16. “Heritage Tentative Map” shall refer to the Tentative Subdivision Map for the Project, as approved by the City Council on September 14, 2021 by Resolution No. 2021-084, attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit A, which may be amended from time to time in compliance with this Agreement.

1.17. “Subsequent Approvals” shall mean those approvals necessary to implement the Project Approvals that have not been conferred as of the Effective Date of this Agreement.

1.18. “System Development Fees” or “SDF” shall mean the City’s capital facility programs and impact fee schedule adopted pursuant to Government Code section 66000 et seq.

1.19. “Unit” shall mean a single family residential detached dwelling to be constructed on the land pursuant to the Project Approvals.

ARTICLE 2

GENERAL PROVISIONS

2.01. Findings. The City hereby finds and determines that entering into this Agreement will further the public health, safety and general welfare of the City and that the provisions of this Agreement are consistent with the City’s General Plan.

2.02. Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency, however, between the Recitals and Articles 1 through 10 of this Agreement, Articles 1 through 10 shall prevail. 5 2.03. Exhibits. The following exhibits, as they may be amended from time to time, are attached hereto and incorporated as part of this Agreement (the “Exhibits”):

Exhibit A: The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street Tentative Map Exhibit B: Legal Description of Property
Exhibit C: Conditions of Approval
Exhibit D: Draft System Development Fee Reimbursement Agreement Exhibit E: System Development Fee Charts
Exhibit F: Draft Assumption and Assignment Agreement

2.04. Property Description and Binding Covenants. Developer represents that they have a legal or equitable interest in the Property and that all other persons holding legal or equitable interests in the Property (excepting owners or claimants in easements) agree to be bound by this Agreement. The Parties intend and determine that the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute covenants which shall run with said Property, and the burdens and benefits hereof shall bind and inure to all successors in interest to the Parties hereto.

2.05. Term.
(a) Term. This Agreement shall only become effective upon commencement of the Effective Date and shall extend for period of five (5) years thereafter (“Term”), unless said Term is terminated, modified or extended pursuant to this Agreement. Following the expiration of said Term, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated and of no further force and effect. (b) Extension. Developer may request to extend the Term of the Agreement one time for the length of five (5) years. The City Council may approve a one-time extension. If approved, the extension shall be recorded on the Property in the official records of Stanislaus County.
(c) Termination. This Agreement shall automatically terminate with respect to any residentially zoned parcel of the Property that receives a final inspection in connection with the construction of a residential unit, provided that all improvements required to serve the parcel, as determined by City, have been accepted by City. Although such termination will be automatic, Developer or a then-existing Landowner may request that the City record a written notice of termination with the County Recorder for the applicable parcel. Termination of this Agreement for any such residential parcel shall in no way be construed to terminate or modify any assessment district, CFD, or lien previously recorded against such parcel at the time of termination. (d) Tolling During Legal Challenge. In the event that this Agreement, or any of the Project Approvals are subjected to legal challenge by a third party, and Developer is unable to or elects not to proceed with the Project due to such litigation, the City may, in its sole discretion, toll the term of and timing for obligations imposed pursuant to this Agreement, provided that Developer must request, and if agreeable the City must provide, in writing, the terms of such tolling and any other timing considerations necessary to facilitate the tolling of this Agreement. 6 2.06. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by mutual written consent of the Parties, in accordance with the provisions of Government Code sections 65867 and 65868 and this Agreement.
(a) Major Amendment. Any amendment to this Development Agreement which affects or relates to permitted uses of the Project, the density or intensity of land uses on the Property or neighboring properties or land uses, or any other material change, shall be deemed a “Major Amendment” and shall require noticed public hearings before both the Planning Commission and City Council. The City Manager, in his or her sole discretion, shall determine whether a proposed amendment constitutes a material change necessitating a Major Amendment. (b) Minor Amendment. The Parties acknowledge that refinement and further implementation of the Project may demonstrate that minor changes to this Agreement may be appropriate with respect to the details and performance of the Parties. The Parties desire to retain flexibility with respect to the details of the Project and with respect to items covered by the general terms of this Agreement. If the City Manager finds that clarifications, minor changes or minor adjustments are necessary or appropriate and do not constitute a Major Amendment, the Parties may effectuate such clarifications, minor changes and adjustments in a “Minor Amendment” approved in writing by Developer and the City Manager. Unless otherwise required by law, a Minor Amendment shall not require noticed public hearings

2.07. Recordation. Once fully executed, this Agreement and any subsequent amendment or termination shall be recorded in the official records of Stanislaus County within ten (10) days after City executes such agreement, amendment or termination. Any amendment or termination of the Agreement that affects less than all of the Property shall clearly describe the portion thereof that is the subject of such amendment or termination.

ARTICLE 3

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY

3.01. Vested Rights of Developer. By developing the Property consistent with the Project during the Term of this Agreement, Developer is assured, and City agrees, that the development rights, obligations, terms and conditions specified in this Agreement, including without limitation, the terms and conditions in the attached Exhibits and the Project Approvals are fully vested in Developer.

3.02. Permitted Uses. The Project’s permitted uses, density and intensity of use, maximum height and size of proposed buildings, provisions for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes, location of public improvements and utilities, payment of fees, and other terms and conditions of development applicable to the Project shall be those set forth in this Agreement and the Project Approvals. Project Approvals shall not be changed without the approval of the City and Developer, except as provided herein.

3.03. Priority of Enactment. The Parties intend that this Agreement, together with the Project Approvals, shall serve as the definitive and controlling documents for all subsequent actions, discretionary or ministerial, relating to the development of the Project. In the event of conflict between various documents referenced in this Agreement, the Parties agree that the 7 following sequence of approvals establishes the relative priority of the approvals, each approval superior to the approvals listed thereafter: (1) the Development Agreement; (2) the Project Approvals; (3) the General Plan; and (4) the ordinances, resolutions, policies and regulations adopted by the City in effect on the Effective Date including the ordinances governing the permitted uses of land, the density and intensity of uses, the timing of development, and the design, improvement, construction standards, policies and specifications applicable to the development of the Property, including, but not limited to, the General Plan, the zoning ordinance and all other ordinances, codes, rules, policies and regulations of the City.

3.04. Character Design. Each home built as part of the Project shall conform to the Community and Character Design elements of the General Plan, specifically the policies of Goal Design-3, 4, and 5. The design of each home shall comply with Architecture and Site Plan Review 02-2021, approved by the Planning Commission on August 17, 2021.

3.05 Improvement Standards. The Project shall comply with all improvement standards and specifications of the City, including street cross-sections, storm drainage, water, sewer, and drought tolerant landscape standards, which exist at the time that a site plan application is submitted to the City.

3.06 Storm Water Impact Standards. The Project shall adhere to the Low Impact Development Model Standards and Specifications as adopted by the City in January, 2013. The project shall comply with the most current MS4 program elements imposed by the State of California and City Ordinance.

3.07 Subdivision Maps.
(a) Time Period for Tentative Map. As provided in Government Code section 66452.6, the term of The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street Tentative Map is hereby extended so that it will remain valid through the Term of this Agreement. The Project Approvals shall also remain valid through the Term of this Agreement, notwithstanding any condition of approval or any other provision of the Project Approvals to the contrary. (b) Dedication of Public Lands. This Agreement shall have no effect on dedication requirements and procedures under the Subdivision Map Act (Gov. Code § 66410 et seq.)

3.08 Changes to Existing Land Use Regulations. The Parties acknowledge that the following changes to existing laws, ordinances and regulations shall apply to the development standards of the Project:
(a) No Growth Control Measure. Except as expressly provided in this Section or other provisions of this Agreement, no Growth Control Measure shall be applicable to the Project, any portion or phase of the Project, or this Agreement. (b) Changes Mandated by Federal or State Law. As provided in section 65869.5 of the Development Agreement Statute, this Agreement shall be modified or suspended as necessary to comply with state or federal laws or regulations enacted after the Effective Date, which prevent or preclude compliance with one or more provisions of this Agreement. Upon 8 discovery of a subsequently enacted and conflicting state or federal or law, City or Developer shall provide the other Party with written notice of the state or federal law or regulation, and a written statement of the conflicts thereby raised with the provisions of City Law or this Agreement.

Promptly thereafter, City and Developer shall meet and confer in good faith in a reasonable attempt to modify this Agreement, as necessary, to comply with such federal or state law. In such discussions, City agrees to process, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, Developer’s proposed changes to the Project that are necessary to comply with such state or federal law and that such proposed changes shall be deemed to be consistent with this Agreement without further need for any amendment to this Agreement or the Project Approvals. (c) Construction and Technical Design Standards. Development of the Project shall be subject to changes occurring from time to time to the California Building Code, California Fire Code and subsequent citywide changes to construction or technical design standards or specifications for public improvements which are reasonably and directly related to durability or longevity of the public improvements.
(d) Other Public Agencies. The Parties acknowledge that other public agencies outside of the control and authority of the City may regulate aspects of the development of the Project. This Agreement does not limit the authority of any such public agency. To the extent Developer requires permits or approvals from other public agencies, however, City agrees to cooperate with Developer to obtain such permits and approvals for the Project. (e) Health and Safety Emergencies. In the event that any future public health and safety emergencies arise with respect to the development contemplated by this Agreement, City agrees that it shall attempt, if reasonably possible, to address such emergency in a way that does not have a material adverse impact on the Project in accordance with the Project Approvals and any Subsequent Approvals. If City determines that it is not reasonably possible to address the health and safety emergency in a way that avoids any material adverse impact on the Project, City, after consultation with Developer, shall select an option for addressing the situation that minimizes, so far as reasonably possible, the impact on development of the Project. (f) Initiatives and Moratoria. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Project shall be subject to any initiative or referendum that specifically overturns City’s approval of the Project Approvals, and any growth limitation ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, policy or moratorium that is adopted and applied on a uniform, city-wide basis and directly concerns an imminent public health or safety issue. In such case, City shall apply such ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation or policy uniformly, equitably and proportionately to Developer and the Property and to all other public or private owners and properties directly affected thereby. By way of example only, an ordinance which would preclude the issuance of a building permit due to a city-wide lack of adequate sewage treatment capacity to meet additional demand would directly concern an imminent public health issue under the terms of this paragraph and would support a denial of a building permit within the Project or anywhere else in the City if approval would require additional sewage treatment capacity. (g) City Ordinances of General Applicability. The City may apply to the Project any subsequently enacted ordinances, only if all of the following conditions apply: (i) such subsequently enacted ordinances or guidelines have general applicability to all other relevant 9 parcels within the City; (ii) such ordinances are not in direct conflict with the adopted ordinances or guidelines that were in effect on the Effective Date, and (iii) the application of such ordinances or guidelines would not prevent development, or significantly increase the cost of development, of the Project.

3.09 Development Timing. Developer shall be obligated to comply with the terms and conditions at those times specified in either the Project Approvals or this Agreement. The Parties acknowledge that Developer cannot predict with certainty when or the rate at which phases of the Property would be developed. Such decisions depend upon numerous factors which are not all within the control of Developer, such as market orientation and demand, interest rates, competition and other factors. Because the California Supreme Court held in Pardee Construction Co. v. City of Camarillo, 37 Cal.3d 465 (1984), that the failure of the parties therein to provide for the timing of development resulted in a later adopted initiative restricting the timing of development controlling the parties’ agreement, it is the intent of the City and Developer to hereby acknowledge and provide for the right of Developer to develop the Project in such order and at such rate and times as Developer deems appropriate within the exercise of its sole and subjective business judgment, subject to the terms, requirements and conditions of the Project Approvals and this Agreement. The City acknowledges that such a right is consistent with the intent, purpose and understanding of the parties to this Development Agreement, and that without such a right, Developer’s development of the Project would be subject to the uncertainties sought to be avoided by the Development Agreement Statute, City Council Resolution No. 1999-039 and this Agreement. Developer shall use their best efforts, in accordance with their business judgment and taking into consideration market conditions and other economic factors influencing Developer’s business decision, to commence or to continue development, and to develop the Project in a regular, progressive and timely manner in accordance with the provisions and conditions of this Agreement and with the Project Approvals.

3.10. Conflict Resolution. If Developer believes the City has acted in conflict with the Project Approvals, Developer shall provide to the City Manager written notice describing the legal and factual basis for Developer’s position. The City Manager will then respond to the allegations within thirty (30) days. If Developer is unhappy with the City Manager’s response, such response may be appealed to the City Council.

ARTICLE 4

FEES, COSTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS

4.01. Processing and Inspection Costs. Developer shall pay those processing, inspection and plan checking fees and charges required by City under then current regulations for processing applications and requests for permits, approvals and other actions, and monitoring compliance with any permits issued or approvals granted or the performance of any conditions with respect thereto or any performance required of Developer hereunder.

4.02. City Impact Fees. Except as provided in this Agreement, Developer shall pay all fees subject to the Mitigation Fee Act, Government Code section 66000 et seq., including System Development Fees, impact fees, connection fees, public facilities fees or similar fees adopted by the City, and all other fees imposed as conditions of approval of the Property (“Fees”), as of the Effective Date of this Agreement. New Fees enacted after the Effective Date of this Agreement 10 shall not be imposed upon the Project. Notwithstanding the above, Fees adopted prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement applicable to the Project may be increased or reduced, provided that such revised fees (a) must be reasonable, (b) have a direct nexus to development of the Property and Project, (c) apply generally to similar private projects or works within the City, and (d) the application of any such fee to the Property shall not require an amendment to this Agreement or any Project Approvals.

4.03. System Development Fee Credits. City and Developer have agreed in concept to System Development Fee credits or reimbursements attributable to Developer, as provided in the agreement attached as Exhibit D (the “System Development Fee Reimbursement Agreement” or “Reimbursement Agreement”). City shall review, consider and remit fee credits and reimbursements attributable to Developer consistent with the City’s System Development Fee (“SDF”) program. City may update its SDF program to incorporate a sewer capacity fee, to update the traffic fee, and/or to update the community park component of the parks fee. Updates to the City’s SDF program fees must occur within two (2) years after the Effective Date of this Agreement to be applicable to the subject Property. In no event, however, shall City adopt or increase the SDF fee for sewer capacity, traffic, or the community park component of the parks fee by more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the current SDF amounts shown on Exhibit E (“Eligible Project Specific Reimbursements”) attached hereto. In the event the City Manager reasonably determines that the existing sewer infrastructure is inadequate to serve the Project, the City may increase the SDF fees to cover such improvements, but shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the current SDF amounts for sewer shown in Exhibit E, or increase any other SDF category within the program, except sewer capacity, traffic and parks. The SDF fee for sewer capacity, traffic and parks may be subject to an annual escalation for inflation commencing five (5) years after the Effective Date, provided that in no event shall escalation exceed three percent (3%) per annum. In addition, no SDF fee increase shall apply to any property for which the Developer has previously paid, requested a credit of such SDF fee(s), or pulled a building permit for such property or building.

4.04. County Fees. Development of the Property is subject to County Development Fees.

Developer must provide proof of payment of County Development Fees prior to the issuance of any building permits by City.

4.05. School District Fees. Developer agrees to pay all impact fees established pursuant to Education Code section 17620 and Government Code section 65996 to the Riverbank Unified School District, Modesto City School District and/or the Sylvan Unified School District (whichever District applies) prior to the issuance of any building permit.

ARTICLE 5

IMPROVEMENTS, SERVICES AND UTILITIES

5.01. Fire Protection. Developer acknowledges that, as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, fire protection for the Property is provided by Stanislaus County Consolidated Fire Protection District. This Agreement does not address special assessments or other fees that may or may not apply to the Property in connection with services provided by Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District.
11 5.02. Police Services. Developer acknowledges that law enforcement services for the City are performed under contract with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department.

5.03 Subdivision Improvement Agreement. As the Developer will be financing or completing all Improvements prior to recordation of Final Map, the Parties hereby agree that a Subdivision Improvement Agreement is not necessary.

5.04 Storm Drainage Improvements. Developer agrees to construct storm drainage improvements which shall be a condition to recording the final map. These improvements will stub out at the Diamond Bar East basin.

5.05 Parkland. Developer is not constructing a park and is required to pay standard park fees and a park-in-lieu fee.

ARTICLE 6

CITY OBLIGATIONS

6.01. City Cooperation. City agrees to cooperate with Developer in securing all permits that may be required by City and, to the extent applicable, state and federal agencies. In the event state or federal laws or regulations enacted after this Agreement have been executed, or action of any governmental jurisdiction, prevent, delay or preclude compliance with one or more provisions of this Agreement, or require changes in plans, maps or permits approved by City, the parties agree that the provisions of this Agreement shall be modified, extended or suspended as may be necessary to comply with such state and federal laws or regulations or the regulations of other governmental jurisdictions. Each Party agrees to extend to the other its prompt and reasonable cooperation in so modifying this Agreement or approved plans.

6.02. Applications for Permits and Subsequent Approvals. City agrees that it will accept, in good faith, for processing review and action, all applications for development permits or other entitlements for use of the Property in accordance with the Project Approvals and this Agreement, and shall exercise its best efforts to act upon such applications in an expeditious manner.

ARTICLE 7

DEFAULT, REMEDIES, TERMINATION

7.01. General Provisions. Subject to extensions of time by mutual consent in writing, failure or unreasonable delay by either Party to perform any term or provision of this Agreement shall constitute a default. Any Party alleging such default or breach shall give the other Party not less than thirty (30) days’ notice in writing specifying the nature of the alleged default and the manner in which the default may be cured. During any such thirty (30) day period, the Party charged shall not be considered in default for purposes of termination or institution of legal proceedings. After notice and expiration of the thirty (30) day period, if such default has not been cured or is not being diligently cured in the manner set forth in the notice, the other Party to this Agreement may terminate this Agreement and institute legal or equitable action to cure, correct or remedy any default, including but not limited to an action for specific performance of the terms of this Agreement. In no event shall either Party be liable to the other for consequential damages for any default or breach of this Agreement.
12 7.02 Developers’ Default; Enforcement. No building permit shall be issued or building permit application accepted for the building shell of any structure on the Property if the permit applicant owns or controls any property subject to this Agreement and if such applicant or any entity or person controlling such applicant is in default under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, unless such default is cured or this Agreement is terminated. Developer shall cause to be placed in any covenants, conditions and restrictions applicable to the Property, or in any ground lease or conveyance thereof, express provision for an owner of the Property, lessee or City acting separately or jointly to enforce the provisions of this Agreement and to recover attorneys’ fees and costs for such enforcement.

7.03. Default by City. In the event City does not accept, review, approve or issue development permits, entitlements, or other land use or building approvals for use in a timely fashion as provided in this Agreement or as otherwise agreed to by the parties, or the City otherwise defaults under the terms of this Agreement, Developer shall have all rights and remedies provided herein or under applicable law or equity (except as limited herein). Developer shall provide City with written notice of the default and the City shall have thirty (30) days to notify Developer of City’s initial action to cure the default and ninety (90) days from receipt of Developer’s notice to cure the default.

7.04. Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may institute legal action to cure, correct or remedy any default, to enforce any covenant or agreement herein, or to enjoin any threatened or attempted violation, provided, however, that Developer, its successors and assigns hereby waive any and all claims for monetary damages against City arising out of this Agreement at any time. All legal actions shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the County of Stanislaus, State of California.

7.05. Effect of Termination. Termination of this Agreement shall not affect Developer’s obligations to comply with the General Plan and the terms and conditions of any and all remaining Project Approvals, nor shall it affect any other covenants of Developer which expressly continue after the termination of this Agreement.

7.06. Applicable Law and Attorneys’ Fees. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Developer acknowledges and agrees that the City has approved and entered into this Agreement in the sole exercise of its legislative discretion and that the standard of review of the validity or meaning of this Agreement shall be that accorded to legislative acts of the City. Should any legal action be brought by a Party for breach of this Agreement or to enforce any provision herein, the prevailing Party of such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and such other costs as may be fixed by the Court.

ARTICLE 8

INDEMNIFICATION

8.01. Indemnification. Developer hereby agrees to indemnify the City, its elective and appointive boards, commissions, officers, agents and employees harmless from any liability for damage or claims for damage for personal injury, including death, as well as from claims for property damage, which may arise from Developer or Developer’s contractors, subcontractors, 13 agents or employees operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by Developer, or by any of Developer’s contractors, subcontractors, or by any one or more persons directly or indirectly employed by or acting as agent for Developer or any of Developer’s contractors or subcontractors. In the event of any legal action instituted by a third party or any governmental entity or official arising out of the approval, execution or implementation of this Agreement (exclusive of any such actions brought by Developer), Developer agrees to and shall cooperate fully and join in the defense by the City of such action.

8.02. Third Party Legal Challenge. In the event of any legal or equitable act, action, or other proceeding instituted by a third party, other governmental entity or official challenging the validity of any provision of this Agreement, the parties hereby agree to cooperate in defending said action or proceeding. If Developer elects to file a validation action in order to confirm validity of this Agreement, City agrees to cooperate with Developer in this litigation and further agrees to refrain from raising any arguments that challenge the validity of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 9
ASSIGNMENT; MORTGAGEE PROTECTION

9.01. Mortgagee Protection. This Agreement, once executed, shall be superior and senior to any lien placed upon the Property or any portion thereof, including the lien of any deed of trust or mortgage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no breach hereof shall defeat, render invalid, diminish or impair the lien of any mortgage made in good faith and for value, but all of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and effective against and shall run to the benefit of any person or entity, including any deed of trust beneficiary or mortgagee who acquires title or possession to the Property, or any portion thereof, by foreclosure, trustee’s sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise. Any such mortgagee or beneficiary shall be entitled to receive any notice of default under this Agreement provided that such mortgagee or beneficiary has submitted a written request to City to give such notice, setting forth the names and addresses of the persons to receive notices on behalf of such mortgagee or beneficiary and the kinds of notices to be sent to such persons. All provisions of this Agreement allowing Developer to cure any and all defaults shall also be available to any mortgagee or beneficiary entitled to notice above, should that mortgagee or beneficiary desire to cure said defaults.

9.02. Mortgagee Not Obligated. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.01 above, no mortgagee shall have any affirmative obligation or duty under this Agreement to construct or complete improvements, or to guarantee such construction or completion. A mortgagee who takes lawful possession of the Property shall, however, assume any or all development rights consistent with any vested rights and this Agreement. Foreclosure under a mortgage, deed of trust, deed in lieu of foreclosure or sale following foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure is permitted without the consent of the City. Following its acquisition of all or a portion of the Project, such holder of any mortgage or deed of trust, or any successor in interest thereto, shall be entitled to the benefits of this Agreement, shall be bound by its terms and obligations, and shall have standing to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, including the terms and conditions of Project Approvals which pertain to the Project or such portion thereof in which it holds an interest. Any such holder or successor who comes into possession of the Project, or any portion thereof, shall take the Project, or such portion thereof, subject to any claims for payments or charges against the Project or such 14 portion thereof, which accrue under this Agreement or Project Approvals prior to the time such holder or successor comes into possession of the Project or such portion thereof. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to permit or authorize any such holder or successor to devote the Project, or any portion thereof, to any uses, or to construct any improvements thereon, other than those uses and improvements provided for or authorized by Project Approvals and this Agreement, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

9.03. Assignment of Rights. Subject to compliance with Section 9.04 below, Developer may sell, assign or transfer the Project in whole or in part to any person or entity at any time during the Term of this Agreement. Developer shall seek City’s prior written consent to any sale, assignment or transfer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Failure by City to respond within forty-five (45) days to any request made by Developer for such consent shall be deemed to be City’s approval of the sale, assignment or transfer in question. City may refuse to give its consent only if, in light of the proposed assignee's reputation and financial resources, such assignee would not in City's reasonable opinion be able to perform the obligations proposed to be assumed by such assignee. Such determination shall be made by the City Manager, and may be appealable by Developer to the City Council. To the extent reimbursements or fee credits from City are required pursuant to this Agreement or the Project Approvals, any and all such reimbursements and credits shall be distributed to Developer unless Developer and the subsequent Landowner specifically direct City in writing to distribute such reimbursements, or apply such credits, otherwise.

9.04. Assumption of Rights. Express written assumption of this Agreement by a subsequent Landowner of the obligations and other terms and conditions of this Agreement shall relieve Developer of such obligations so expressly assumed. Any such assumption agreement (Exhibit F) shall be in recordable form and shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney, and shall provide for a subsequent Landowner to contractually assume all of the rights of Developer as a Party to this Agreement with respect to the Project site, or portions thereof, which is sold, assigned or transferred by Developer to the subsequent Landowner. The City Clerk shall cause any such assumption agreement received by him or her to be duly recorded in the official records of Stanislaus County within ten (10) days of receipt. Subject to City's approval of such transfer pursuant to Section 9.3 above, upon recordation of said assumption agreement, Developer shall automatically be released from those obligations assumed by the assignee.

ARTICLE 10

GENERAL

10.01. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of Developer and City and their successors and assigns, no other person shall have any right of action based upon any provision in this Agreement.

10.02. Project is a Private Undertaking. Both Parties acknowledge that the Project is a private development. No partnership, joint venture or other association of any kind between Developer and the City is formed by this Agreement. The only relationship between the City and Developer is that of a governmental entity regulating the development of private property and the owner of such private property.
15 10.03. Covenants Running with the Land. All of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement are binding upon and benefit the parties and their respective heirs, successors and assigns, representatives, lessees, and all other persons acquiring all or any portion of the Property, whether by operation of law or in any manner whatsoever, during their ownership of the Property, or any portion thereof. All of the terms and conditions of this Agreement constitute covenants running with land pursuant to California law, including, without limitation, Civil Code section 1468.

10.04. Severability. Except as set forth herein, if any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person, entity or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term, covenant or condition to persons, entities or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each term, covenant or condition of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law; provided, however, if any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable and the effect thereof is to deprive a Party of an essential benefit of its bargain hereunder, then such Party so deprived shall have the option to terminate this entire Agreement from and after such determination.

10.05. Annual Review. The City shall, at least every twelve (12) months during the term of this Agreement, review the extent of good faith substantial compliance by Developer with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, pursuant to Government Code section 65865.1. If, following such review, the City Manager is not satisfied that Developer has demonstrated good faith compliance with all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or for any other reason, the City Manager may refer the matter along with his or her recommendations to the City Council.

Failure of the City to conduct an annual review shall not constitute a waiver by the City of its rights to otherwise enforce the provisions of this Agreement nor shall Developer have or assert any defense to such enforcement by reason of any such failure to conduct an annual review.

10.06 Estoppel Certificate. City shall, within at least twenty (20) days prior written notice, execute, acknowledge and deliver to Developer, Developer’s lender, potential investors and assignees, an Estoppel Certificate in writing which certifies that this Agreement is in full force and effect, that there are no breaches or defaults under the Agreement and that the Agreement has not been terminated and is enforceable in accordance with its terms and conditions.

10.07 Construction. This Agreement shall be subject to and construed in accordance and harmony with the Riverbank Municipal Code, as it may be amended provided that such amendments do not impair the rights granted to the Parties by this Agreement.

10.08. Other Necessary Acts. Each Party shall execute and deliver to the other all such other further instruments and documents as may be reasonably necessary to carry out this Agreement in order to provide and secure to the other Party the full and complete enjoyment of its rights and privileges hereunder.

10.09. Notices. Any notice or communication required hereunder between City or Developer must be in writing, and may be given either personally, by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), or by Federal Express, UPS or other similar couriers providing overnight 16 delivery. If personally delivered, a notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the Party to whom it is addressed. If given by registered or certified mail, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the first to occur of (a) actual receipt by any of the addressees designated below as the party to whom notices are to be sent, or (b) five (5) days after a registered or certified letter containing such notice, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the United States mail. If given by Federal Express or similar courier, a notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the date delivered as shown on a receipt issued by the courier. Any Party hereto may at any time, by giving ten (10) days written notice to the other Party hereto, designate any other address in substitution of the address to which such notice or communication shall be given. Such notices or communications shall be given to the Parties at their addresses set forth below:

If to City: City of Riverbank
6707 Third Street
Riverbank, CA 95367
Attn: City Manager
With a copy to: Brenner White LLP
1414 K Street, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Douglas L. White, Esq.

With a copy to: Neumiller and Beardslee
c/o Rod A. Attebery
Po Box 20
Stockton CA 95209
If to Developer: SCM Hearthstone LLC
1920 Standiford Avenue, Suite 1
Modesto, CA 95350

10.10. Prevailing Wage. Developer shall be solely responsible for determining whether construction of any or all of the improvements required in connection with the Project trigger the obligation to pay prevailing wages under California or federal law. In the event and to the extent that the payment of prevailing wages is required, Developer shall use diligent good faith efforts to ensure full compliance with those requirements. Developer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its agents, employees, officers and officials from any liability, loss, debts, costs or damagessought by a third party for a failure to pay prevailing wages in connection with the Project.

The indemnification obligation set forth in this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

10.11 Project is a Private Undertaking. It is specifically understood and agreed to by and between the Parties that: (1) each and every phase the Project is a private development; (2) City has no interests or responsibilities, or duty to third parties, concerning any improvements until such time and only until such time that City accepts any dedications or Infrastructure Improvements pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement or in connection with the Project 17 Approvals; (3) Developer shall have full power over and exclusive control of the Subject Property, subject only to the limitations and obligations of Developer under this Agreement; and (4) Developer is not an agent of the City, and City is not an agent of Developer, and neither Party shall be considered to be in a joint-venture with the other Party. If any provision of this Agreement results in an obligation of either Party under state or federal law that is contrary to the intent of the Parties expressed herein, said provision shall be invalidated and severed from the Agreement and the rest of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

10.12 Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in the Superior Court of Stanislaus County.

10.13 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties. This Agreement integrates all the terms and conditions mentioned herein or incidental hereto and supersedes all negotiation or previous agreements between the Parties with respect to the development and buildout of the Project. To the extent there are conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement and any prior agreement, map approval, permit or conditions of approval, the provisions of this Agreementshall prevail. All waivers of the provisions of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by the appropriate authorities of City and Developer. All amendments, which are authorized in the manner provided by law, must be in writing, signed by the appropriate authorities of City and Developer, in a form suitable for recording by the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder. Any such amendments shall be promptly recorded.

10.14 Counterparts. This Agreement and any and all amendments and supplements to it may be executed in notarized counterparts, and all counterparts together shall be construed as one document.

10.15 Waiver. No waiver by a Party of any provision of this Agreement shall be considered a waiver of any other provision or any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision, including the time for performance of any such provision. The exercise by a Party of any right or remedy provided in this Agreement or provided by law shall not prevent the exercise by that Party of any other remedy provided in this Agreement or under the law.

10.16 Attorneys’ Fees. Should any action or dispute arise concerning the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees on any appeal, reasonable costs for investigating such actions, taking depositions and discovery, and all other necessary or appropriate costs incurred in the action.

10.17 Covenants Run with the Land. The provisions of this Agreement shall constitute covenants or servitudes which shall run with the land comprising the Subject Property and the burdens and benefits hereof shall bind and inure to the benefit of all estates and interests in the Project and the Subject Property, or any portion thereof, and all successors in interest, transferees or assignees to the parties hereto.
18 10.18 Estoppel Certificate. Developer may, and from time to time, deliver written notice to City requesting City to certify in writing that, to the best knowledge of City: (i) this Agreement is in full force and effect and a binding obligation of the Parties; (ii) this Agreement has not been amended or modified, or if so amended or modified, identifying the amendments or modifications; and (iii) Developer is not in default in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, or if in default, to describe therein the nature of such default. City shall execute and return such certificate within fifteen (15) business days following the receipt thereof. City acknowledges that a certificate hereunder may be relied upon by transferees and mortgagees of Developer. Costs incurred by City in preparing any estoppel certificate requested by Developer shall be reimbursed by Developer.
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19 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have entered into this Agreement as of the Effective Date, as defined in Section 1.07 above.

CITY
The City of Riverbank, a California municipal
corporation
By:

Richard D. O’Brien, Mayor
Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Tom P. Hallinan, City Attorney
ATTEST:

By:

City Clerk

DEVELOPER
The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street
By: _____________________________
Steve Mothersell, President

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EXHIBIT A
The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street Tentative Map

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EXHIBIT B
Legal Description of Property
Real Property in the City of Riverbank, County of Stanislaus, State of California, described as follows:

PARCELS A, B, C, AND D, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIL PARCEL MAP FILED APRIL 18, 1975, IN BOOK 21 OF PARCEL MAPS, AT PAGE 13, STANISPAUS COUNTY RECORDS.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6448 Claus Road, Riverbank, CA 95367
APN: 062-020-001-000

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EXHIBIT C
Conditions of Approval

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EXHIBIT D
Draft System Development Fee Reimbursement Agreement

REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this ___ day of ____________ 20__ (the “Effective Date”), by and between the City of Riverbank, a municipal corporation (“City”), and ___________________ (“Developer”). City and Developer may each be referred to individually as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties”. There are no other parties to this Agreement.

RECITALS
A. On September 14, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-084 approving Tentative Map 01-2020 and related conditions of approval, which set forth the infrastructure obligations and conditions related to the development and build out of approximately forty-seven (47) residential lots on 12.27 acres.

B. On September 14, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-084, approving Tentative Map 01-2020 (the “Tentative Map” and “Project Area”). The Tentative Map is attached hereto for reference, as Exhibit A.

C. On _________ __, 2022, City adopted Ordinance No. 2022-____, approving a development agreement between City and Developer (the “Development Agreement”), to extend the life of the Tentative Map, clarify the conditions of approval applicable to the Project Area, establish vested entitlements to construct forty-seven (47) residential lots in the Project Area, and overall, to promote the logical and orderly development of the Project Area.

D. Developer is obligated to construct and install public improvements in the Project Area (the “Improvements”).

E. City proposes to provide Developer credits for the installation of the Improvements that the City has identified in its System Development Fee (“SDF”) program. The total reimbursement for each category of Improvements is provided in Exhibit B attached hereto (the “SDF Fee Reimbursements”).

F. The revised SDF fees for each unit in the Project Area, as revised in accordance with this Agreement, is provided in Exhibit C attached hereto.

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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, City and Developer hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENT
Section 1. Project Scope. Developer shall be responsible for the design, construction, installation and bonding of the Improvements. City shall approve all plans and specifications for the construction, and City shall inspect and accept the Improvements in accordance with Riverbank Municipal Code (“City Code”). The design and installation of the Improvements shall be to the satisfaction of City in its sole discretion, in accordance with City Code.

Section 2. Reimbursement. As provided below, City shall reimburse Developer for the completion and acceptance by City of the Improvements listed in Exhibit B.

2.1. Amount of Reimbursement. City shall reimburse Developer an amount up to the total reimbursement, for each SDF category shown in Exhibit B provided that the Improvements are accepted by City.

2.2. Source of Reimbursement. Reimbursements to Developer shall come from the following:
(a) SDF Fee Credit. Upon issuance of each of the forty-seven (47) building permits in the Project Area, City shall reduce the SDF fees collected from Developer for each category of SDF fees related to the Improvement to be constructed (the “SDF Fee Credit”), in an amount up to the total SDF reimbursement shown on Exhibit B. (b) SDF Fee Reimbursement. In some cases, such as _______ the total SDF reimbursement exceeds the SDF Fee Credits available for the Project Area. In such case, after issuance of the __th building permit in the Project Area, City shall pay the difference between the total SDF reimbursement and the SDF Fee Credits from the appropriate development impact fee fund, if funds are available, after the Improvements have been accepted by City as complete. City shall track and make payments to Developer based on the timing and priority of the request compared to other developers, using the date the City Council issues the __th building permit as the priority date for reimbursement from City’s SDF.

2.3. Limited Obligation. City shall only be required to provide SDF Fee Credits to Developer for Improvements listed in Exhibit B. City makes no warranty, express or implied, that SDF Fee Credits will be available to fully compensate Developer for the cost of installing the Improvements. In no event shall City be required to reimburse Developer directly from City’s general fund. Developer further acknowledges that any deficiency in reimbursement for the cost of the Improvements shall in no way diminish Developer’s obligations with respect to any provision in the Tentative Map or Development Agreement.

2.4. Conditions for Payment. City shall provide SDF Fee Credits to Developer only after all of the following conditions have been met to City’s satisfaction:

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(a) Developer has designed and constructed the Improvements in accordance with the City’s public improvement design standards;
(b) City has formally accepted the dedication of Improvements for which the SDF Fee Credit reimbursement is sought by Developer;
(c) Developer is not in default of any obligation under this Agreement, the Development Agreement or any other agreement related to the Project Area, such as a subdivision improvement agreement; and
(d) Developer is not in default of any monetary obligation to the City, including without limitation plan check and inspection fees, loan repayments due to the City, ad valorem property taxes, special assessments or special taxes.

Section 3. Compliance with Laws. Developer shall insure that all work performed on the Improvements is performed in a manner that complies with all applicable federal, state, county and local government laws, regulations and rules, including all rules and regulations of City, as these rules and regulations may be modified or changed from time to time.

Section 4. City Inspection of Improvements. Developer shall, at its sole cost, expense, and liability, and at all times during construction of the Improvements, maintain reasonable and safe facilities and provide safe access for inspection by City of the Improvements and areas where construction of the Improvements is occurring or will occur.

Section 5. Quality of Work; Compliance with Laws and Codes. The construction plans and specifications for the Improvements shall be prepared in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, codes, standards, and other requirements.

The Improvements shall be completed in accordance with all approved maps, plans, specifications, standard drawings, and amendments thereto on file with City, as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, codes, standards, and other requirements applicable at the time work is commenced.

Section 6. Standard of Performance. Developer and its contractors, if any, shall perform all work required, constructing the Improvements in a skillful and workmanlike manner, and consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Developer represents and maintains that it or its contractors shall be skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the work. Developer warrants that all of its employees and contractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the work assigned to them, and that they shall have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the work, and that such licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement.

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Section 7. Limited City Obligation. The obligations arising from this Agreement are neither a debt of City nor a legal or equitable pledge, charge, lien, or encumbrance upon any of its property or upon any of its income, receipts, or revenues, except for the issuance of SDF Fee Credits, as provided herein. Neither the City’s general fund nor any special fund of City, except for the applicable account associated with each SDF category, shall be liable for the payment of any obligations arising from this Agreement. The credit or taxing power of City is not pledged for the payment of any obligation arising from this Agreement. Developer shall not compel the forfeiture of any of City's property to satisfy any obligations arising from this Agreement.

Section 8. Liens, Claims, and Encumbrances. Upon request by City, Developer shall provide a written guarantee and assurance to City that there are no liens, claims, or monetary encumbrances on the Improvements, together with unconditional final releases from all contractors and material suppliers, and with copies of invoices and corresponding checks issued by the Developer for all items for which reimbursement is requested under this Agreement for the Improvements. Notwithstanding any other provision or term of this Agreement, City shall have no obligation to make any reimbursement payments until Developer has cleared any and all liens, claims and monetary encumbrances from the Improvements and provided the required documentation, guarantee and assurance in writing, to the satisfaction of the City.

Section 9. Acceptance. The City Engineer shall accept the Improvements in his or her sole discretion, pursuant to City Code, all applicable federal and state rules and regulations, and a subdivision improvement agreement between the Parties.

Section 10. Indemnity. [omitted – see subdivision improvement agreement].

Section 11. Assignment of Fee Credits. Fee Credits to be issued by City are personal to Developer and shall not automatically run with the land or the subsequent purchasers of Developer’s property. Developer may transfer or assign any or all Fee Credits associated with this Agreement by providing notice to the City through a written statement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. City may accept the assignment of Fee Credits for the same SDF categories to future developments on a dollar-for-dollar basis. The written statement shall notify the City of the credit amount that Developer intends to transfer or assign to specified properties or developments.

After receipt of such written request from Developer and prior to issuance of building permits, City shall confirm in writing the amount of related SDF fees that City will collect from the assignee. In the absence of such written statement by City, no assignee may claim SDF Fee Credits attributable to this Agreement.

Section 12. Notice. Any notice, payment, or instrument required or permitted by this Agreement to either party shall be deemed to have been received when personally delivered to that party or seventy-two (72) hours following deposit of the same in any United States Post Office, first class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

City: City of Riverbank
6707 Third Street
Riverbank, California 95367
Attention: City Clerk

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With a courtesy copy to: City of Riverbank
6707 Third Street
Riverbank, California 95367
Attention: City Manager
And to: Brenner White LLP
1414 K Street, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, California 95814
Attention: Douglas L. White, Esq.

Developer: ____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
With a copy to: ____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
Either Party may give notice hereunder to designate a different address to which subsequent notices, payments or instruments shall be delivered.

Section 13. General Provisions.

13.1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall start as of the Effective Date written above and shall remain in effect until all Improvements have been accepted by City and City has awarded all SDF Fee Credits to Developer.

13.2. Termination. In the event Developer defaults in the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement or materially breaches any of the provisions of this Agreement, and such default or breach is not cured by Developer within 10 business days (or such longer period as may be necessary) of written notice from City specifying such default, City shall have the option to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Developer, or seek any available remedies at law.

13.3. Captions. Captions to each Section of this Agreement are for convenience purposes only, and are not part of this Agreement.

13.4. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such portion shall be deemed severed from this Agreement and the remaining parts shall remain in full effect as though such invalid or unenforceable provision had not been a part of this Agreement.

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13.5. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement is made under, and shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced, and governed by, the laws of the State of California. In the event of a dispute concerning the terms of this Agreement, the venue for any legal action shall be with the appropriate court in the County of Stanislaus, State of California.

13.6. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned without the written consent of the Parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and any assignment without such written consent shall be void and ineffective.

13.7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the reimbursement of SDF Fee Credits. The Parties acknowledge that a subdivision improvement agreement will address improvement standards, bonding requirements and other provision related to the construction of the Improvements and their dedication to City.

13.8. Modification. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by the Parties.

13.9. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterpart s, each of which shall be deemed an original, but both of which together shall constitute one instrument.

13.10. Exhibits. All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated as part of this Agreement.

13.11. Interpretation. Each Party acknowledges it has reviewed this Agreement with its own legal counsel and based upon the advice of that counsel, freely entered into this Agreement.

13.12. Mandatory and Permissive. “Shall” and “will” and “agrees” are mandatory. “May” or “can” are permissive.

13.13. Waiver. The waiver by either Party of a breach by the other of any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or a different provision of this Agreement. No Party shall be deemed to have made any such waiver unless it is in writing and signed by the Party so waiving.

13.14. Other Documents. The Parties agree that they shall cooperate in good faith to accomplish the objectives of this Agreement and to that end, agree to execute and deliver such other instruments or documents as may be necessary and convenient to fulfill the purposes and intentions of this Agreement.

13.15. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event any party to this Agreement commences litigation for specific performance or damages for the breach of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to a judgment against the other for an amount equal to reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs incurred.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the abovereferenced Effective Date.

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DEVELOPER:
________________________
a [California limited liability
company/corporation]
By:

Name:

Title:

Date Signed:

CITY:

City of Riverbank, a California municipal
corporation
By:

Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Date Signed:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Tom Hallinan, City Attorney

EXHIBIT A
Tentative Map

EXHIBIT B
SDF Fee Reimbursements
The following improvements shall be eligible for reimbursement through the City’s SDF Fee program:
___________________________________________________________________________

EXHIBIT C
Adjusted SDF Fee Schedule
The following is the adjusted SDF Fee schedule applicable to the Project Area:

Facility Type Single Family Residential
(SFR) per unit
Streets $_______
Streets – Signals & Bridges $_______
Sewer Collection $_______
Sewer Treatment $_______
Water Distribution $_______
Water Wells & Storage $_______
Storm Drainage $_______
Storm Drainage (Other) $_______
Police $_______
Fire $_______
Parks & Recreation $_______
General Government $_______
Administration (2%) $_______

EXHIBIT E
Riverbank Fee Charts
2022 System Development Fees*
Land Use Water Sewer Storm
Drainage
Parks/
Rec.

General
Govt. Traffic 5% Admin1 Total
Residential Per DU Per DU Per DU Per DU Per DU Per DU Per DU Per DU Clustered Rural (RR) $15,828 $5,896 $8,957 $4,039 $1,463 $4,167 $2,017 $42,369 Lower Density (LDR) $8,244 $3,595 $8,124 $4,592 $1,662 $3,501 $1,486 $31,203 Medium Density (MDR) $7,914 $3,003 $3,280 $3,935 $1,423 $3,084 $1,132 $23,771 Higher Density (HDR) $5,738 $3,687 $3,701 $3,280 $1,186 $2,625 $1,010 $21,227 Mixed Use (Residential) (MU) $5,738 $1,116 $2,395 $2,862 $1,036 $4,167 $866 $18,181 (*Adopted 4/12/2022)
Sewer Connection Fees
Subdivision Lots – Single Family
 $400.00/dwelling unit if the sewer lateral has been installed  $30.00 inspection fee, number of inspections to be determined.

Water Connection Fees
Subdivision Lots - Single Family
$400.00/dwelling unit to be paid prior to recording of final map. $75.00 inspection fee, number of inspections to be determined.

Water Meters
Applicant to purchase and install own water meters by Public Works standards. Contact Public Works at 869-7128 for water meter information.

EXHIBIT F
Assumption and Assignment Agreement

RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

City of Riverbank
6707 Third Street
Riverbank, CA 95367
Attention: City Clerk
Recording fees exempt (Gov. Code §§ 6103, 27383) (Space above line for recorder’s use only)

ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
This ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) shall be deemed effective as of ______________, 202_ (“Effective Date”), by and between _______________, a California Corporation (“Assignor”) and ______________, a California Corporation (“Subsequent Landowner”).

R E C I T A L S
A. Assignor has entered into a Development Agreement with the City of Riverbank, dated ____________, which was recorded on ___________ as Document No. _______________ in the Official Records of Stanislaus County, California (the “Development Agreement”).

B. Assignor has agreed to develop property pursuant to the Development Agreement, which is now proposed for assignment pursuant to this Agreement, and is more particularly described as ________________, as set forth in more detail in the Legal Description attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit A (the “Assigned Parcels”).

C. Subsequent Landowner desires to assume all of Assignor’s rights, duties and obligations under the Agreement with respect to the Assigned Parcels and Assignor seeks to be relieved of said assigned rights, duties and obligations in reference to the Assigned Parcels.

NOW, THEREFORE, Assignor and Subsequent Landowner hereby agree as follows:

A G R E E M E N T

1. Assignor hereby assigns, effective as of _____________, 202__, all of the rights, interests, burdens and obligations of Assignor under the Agreement with respect to the Assigned Parcels. Assignor retains all of the rights, interests, burdens and obligations under this Agreement with respect to all property other than the Assigned Parcels within the Subject Property owned by Assignor.

2. Subsequent Landowner hereby assumes all of the rights, interests, burdens and obligations of Assignor under this Agreement, and agrees to observe and fully perform all of the duties and obligations of Assignor under the Development Agreement, and to be subject to all the terms and conditions thereof, with respect to the Assigned Parcels. It is the express intention of both Assignor and Subsequent Landowner that, upon the Effective Date, Subsequent Landowner shall become substituted for Assignor as a “Developer” under the Development Agreement with respect to the Assigned Parcels. Assignor acknowledges that Assignor shall remain subject to the duties and obligations of the Development Agreement if Assignor retains any portion of the Subject Property subject to the Development Agreement.

3. All of the covenants, terms, and conditions of this Agreement and set forth herein shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and assigns.

4. Subsequent Landowner’s address for all notices, as described in Section 10.09 of the Development Agreement, shall be as follows:
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Attn: ____________, ___________
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the abovereferenced Effective Date.

ASSIGNOR:
____________________________________,
a California Corporation
By:

Name: ______________________, _______
Title: ______________________________
On behalf of ________________, ________
SUBSEQUENT LANDOWNER:
________________________________,
a California Corporation
By:

Name: _______________________, ______
Title: _______________________________
On behalf of _________ ,________________
APPROVED:
______
_________________________, City Manager
City of Riverbank

EXHIBIT A
Assigned Parcels
California All-Purpose Acknowledgment
State of California )
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County of )
On , before me , a Notary
Public, personally appeared who proved to
me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

Witness my hand and official seal.
(Signature)
(Seal)
Pursuant to SB 1050 (Chapter 197, Statutes of 2014), Civil Code section 1189 has been amended to provide that any certificate of acknowledgment taken within the State of California shall be in the following form:

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

California All-Purpose Acknowledgment
State of California )
)
County of )
On , before me , a Notary
Public, personally appeared who proved to
me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

ATTACHMENT 3
City of Riverbank
Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2022-003
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Riverbank (“City”), Recommending that the City Council Adopt an Ordinance
Approving a Development Agreement by and Between the
City of Riverbank and SCM Hearthstone, LLC for
The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street Subdivision (APN 062-020-001) WHEREAS, to strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in comprehensive planning, and reduce the economic risk of development, the California Legislature adopted Government Code section 65864 et seq., which authorizes the City and an individual with an interest in real property to enter into a development agreement that establishes certain development rights in real property; and WHEREAS, the Riverbank City Attorney and City staff have negotiated a development agreement (“Development Agreement”) with SCM Hearthstone, LLC (“SCM”), to provide SCM with a vested right to develop 47 single-family residential lots on approximately 12.27 acres in connection with the project known as The Heritage Collection at Sierra Street (“The Heritage” or “Project”), and to extend the life of Tentative Map 01-2021 relating to the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Development Agreement provides a vested right for SCM to improve, develop, and use real property to develop 47 single family residential lots within The Heritage as defined in the Development Agreement; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental impacts relating to the Project were evaluated in the Notice of Exemption (CEQA Guidelines Section 21159.21 (a-j) Exemption for Qualified Housing Projects) when the City Council approved a Rezone to Planned Development and Tentative Map for the Project on September 28, 2021. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, the Development Agreement is within the purview of The Heritage Project, for which environmental impacts have already been reviewed. Thus, approval of the Development Agreement does not require further environmental review; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 19, 2022 to consider the Development Agreement and make recommendations to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds the Development Agreement is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the City’s General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that an ordinance approving the Development Agreement will allow the City to adequately regulate and address all impacts of the Project in the City in accordance with state law; and ATTACHMENT 3
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the Development Agreement ordinance is in the best interest of public health, safety, and welfare.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Riverbank that it hereby recommends City Council approval of Ordinance No. 2022-XXX, approving the Development Agreement (Exhibit “A”) between the City of Riverbank and SCM Hearthstone LLC, attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by this reference.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of April 2022; motioned by Chair Link, seconded by Commissioner Dinan, and upon roll call was carried by the following Planning Commission vote of 5-0:

AYES: Commissioners: Link, Basso, Dinan, Stewart, and Alternate Reuben NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Attest: Approved:

Donna M. Kenney Steve Link ________________________ __________________________ Donna M. Kenney, Secretary Steve Link, Chair
Planning and Building Manager Planning Commission
ATTACHMENT 3

EXHIBIT A
Development Agreement
ATTACHMENT 3

EXHIBIT B
Ordinance No. 2022-XXX

City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority / Public Financing AuthorityMay 10, 2022

City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority / Public Financing Authority
May 10, 2022