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 5
AGEND
AMENDED AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.
(THE AGENDA PACKET IS ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.RIVERBANK.ORG/AGENDACENTER) This meeting will be held via teleconference
****AB 2449****
(IN PERSON AND REMOTE ATTENDANCE)
*** CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF AB 2449, MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY PARTICIPATE REMOTELY DUE TO JUST CAUSE. ***
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. PRESENTATIONS (Informational only)
Item 7.1 Proclamation-National Parks & Recreation Month- It is recommended that the City Council read and present the Proclamation for National Parks & Recreation Month to the City of Riverbank Parks & Recreation Department for their service to our community.
Item 7.2 Presentation- Parks & Recreation Department- It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from Michael Patton, Parks and Recreation Director.
CITY OF RIVERBANK
Regular City Council and
Local Redevelopment Authority
Board Meetings
Council Chambers
6707 Third Street, Suite B
Riverbank, CA 95367
CITY COUNCIL / LRA BOARD
Mayor/Chair
Richard D. O’Brien
Council/Authority Members
District 1 - Luis Uribe
District 2 - Rachel Hernandez
Vice Mayor, District 3 - Leanne Jones Cruz
District 4 - Darlene Barber-Martinez
City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda June 25, 2024 Next City Council Resolution: 2024-066 Next Ordinance: 2024-003 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2024-002 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 5
Item 7.3 Presentation – Illegal Fireworks – Presentation by Ed Ridenour, Chief of Police. It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from Chief Ridenour on illegal fireworks in preparation for the upcoming 4th of July Holiday.
8. 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.
IN PERSON COMMENTS- Please fill out a Comment Card & Return to the City Clerk
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are to be acted upon by a single action of the City Council/LRA Board unless requested by an individual Council/Authority Member or member of the public for special consideration. Otherwise, the recommendation of staff will be accepted and acted upon by motion of the City Council/LRA Board.
Item 9.1 Waive Readings. All Readings of ordinances and resolutions, except by title, are waived.
Item 9.2 Approval of the City Council and Local Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes for June 11, 2024.
Item 9.3 Acceptance of the Well #13 – Test Well Project and Authorization to File a Notice of Completion.
Item 9.4 Resolution to Reallocate $16,713.19 From the Park’s Rent & Leases Account to the Capital Expenditures Account to Acquire a New Dump Trailer.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing Notice for Item 10.1 was published on 6/12 & 6/19 /2024 in the Riverbank News.
Public Hearing Notice for Items 10.2 & 10.3 was published on 6/12/2024 in the Riverbank News.
Item 10.1 Resolution to adopt the Revised Groundwater Sustainability PlanApprove Resolution Adopting a Revised Groundwater Sustainability Plan and Documenting the Commitment to Develop and Implement a Well Mitigation Program and Management Actions in the Modesto Groundwater Sub basin. This draft can be found at https://www.strgba.org/.
LRA
Item 10.2 Review and Adoption of Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) Budget- It is recommended that the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) Board of Directors (Board) review and approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 LRA Budget.
City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda June 25, 2024 Next City Council Resolution: 2024-066 Next Ordinance: 2024-003 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2024-002 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 3 of 5
Item 10.3 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Operating Budget- It is recommended that the City Council consider adopting a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Operating Budget
11. NEW BUSINESS
Item 11.1 Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Law Enforcement Services Contract from July 2024 - June 2029 with Stanislaus CountyIt is recommended that the City Council authorize Mayor O’Brien to execute a Five-Year agreement with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department for Law Enforcement services.
Item 11.2 Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Stanislaus Equity Partners, Inc. for Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Funds for The Bridge Covenant Village Development- It is recommended that the City Council consider a Resolution which would approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Stanislaus Equity Partners, Inc. for $250,000 in funding from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program for the development of The Bridge Covenant Village.
Item 11.3 Resolution Authorizing the (1) Award of a Contract to Condor Earth for Site Characterization Work Related to the Solar Project at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, (2) Execution of a Change Order with SitelogIQ for Additional Work Related to the Site Characterization, and (3) Appropriation of $104,000 from the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund (108) for the Condor Earth Contract and SitelogIQ Change Order- It is recommended that the City Council consider a resolution which authorizes the:1) Award of a contract to Condor Earth for Site Characterization related to the solar project at the Waste Water Treatment Plant for $34,000, and 2) Execution of a Change Order with SitelogIQ for additional work related to the site characterization for $60,000, and 3) Appropriation $104,000 from the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund (108) for the contract and change order.
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
Item 12.2 Council/Authority Member
Item 12.3 Mayor/Chair
13. CLOSED SESSION
The public will have a limit of 3 minutes to comment on Closed Session item(s) as set forth on the agenda prior to the City Council/LRA Board recessing to Closed Session
City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda June 25, 2024 Next City Council Resolution: 2024-066 Next Ordinance: 2024-003 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2024-002 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 5
Item 13.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9)
Name of Case: City of Riverbank v. Schneider Electric Buildings America,Inc.
14. REPORT FOR CLOSED SESSION
Item 14.1 Report from Closed Session Item 13.1
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9)
Name of Case: City of Riverbank v. Schneider Electric Buildings America,Inc.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting of July 9th is CANCELED.
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be on: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
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.
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, South City Hall public exterior Bulletin, Riverbank Community Center exterior bulletin, and the City’s website 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance to the California Ralph M. Brown Act.
Posted this 24th Day of June, 2024
/s/Gabriela Hernandez, City Clerk
PUBLIC “LIVE” VIEWING
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• Via ZOOM Platform (See instructions below)
SUBMITTING PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR THE RECORD
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ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF SUBMITTING COMMENTS BEFORE THE 5:00 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.)
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