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RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.1
SECTION 11: NEW BUSINESS
Meeting Date: January 28, 2025
Subject: A Discussion on Direction for the Founder’s Day Carnival and/or Cultural Music Festival
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Michael Patton, Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to the Parks and Recreation Department on the Founder’s Day Carnival, scheduled for April 26, 2025, and the Cultural Music Festival proposed to happen on the same day.
SUMMARY
The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking direction from the city council related to the upcoming Founder’s Day Carnival and a proposal to hold a Cultural Music Festival.
The Parks and Recreation Department has been approached by a non-profit organization that would like to host its annual cultural music festival in Riverbank on the same day as the Founder’s Day Carnival. In discussions with the non-profit organization, department staff have discussed that this music festival would make a larger impact and benefit the community more than hosting the Founder’s Day Carnival. Since the Founder’s Day Carnival originated as a City Council directive, the department would appreciate input and guidance from the council related to this matter. Staff’s recommendation would be to forgo the Founder’s Day Carnival in 2025 and replace it with the cultural music festival.
BACKGROUND
In 2022, the city hosted the first Founder’s Day Carnival as part of one of the many Centennial Celebration events that year. The carnival was well attended and free to the public, so the city continued hosting the event every year in April. This year would mark the event’s fourth year in existence. The carnival hosts vendors, carnival games, inflatables, and a health fair all held at the community center and the community center park. Lastly, the event collaborates with Love Riverbank as a community gathering event when volunteers have completed their service projects.
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In 2025, the Parks and Recreation Department was approached by a non-profit organization from Ceres named Somar Youth Project about partnering to host a cultural music festival in Riverbank on April 26, 2025. The organization’s mission is to remove barriers and improve access to music, sports, and S.T.E.M tutoring for youth in underserved communities. This year will be the organization's 4th year hosting this event which was previously held in Modesto. Their event will consist of live, diverse entertainment, a car show, vendors, and activities for the community. The event would be free for the community to attend. In discussions with the organization, Somar Youth Project will organize and execute the event and take on the majority of the expenditures to host. The city’s contribution would be to take care of the permitting, road closures, and possible day-of assistance from staff. According to the organization, the festival has seen approximately 8,000 people throughout the day in attendance.
With both Founder’s Day Carnival and the Cultural Music Festival aiming to happen on April 26th, staff held internal discussions and have prepared a recommendation to City Council to forgo the Founder’s Day Carnival and focus on this partnership of the Cultural Music Festival. Staff’s reasoning for this recommendation is to alleviate staff time in the planning of the carnival, reduction in staff costs as the department won’t need to fully staff an all-day carnival, bring a cost savings of the budgeted $15,000 to execute the Founder’s Day Carnival, and host an event in Riverbank that is expected to have a larger turnout and impact that the carnival would.
The Parks and Recreation Director presented this to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the committee unanimously voted for a recommendation to the city council to forgo the Founder’s Day Carnival and replace it with this cultural music festival event. In addition, staff would incorporate the Annual Health Fair in this event so that we can continue to provide this valuable service to our community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
In 2025, the City Council approved $15,000 to be used for the Founder’s Day Carnival.
With the partnership for the cultural music festival, the nonprofit will be responsible for the majority of the expenditures, such as staging, entertainment, car show, vendors, restrooms, organization, etc. The city’s contribution would be permitting, road closures, and possibly day of staff to assist. The city’s financial contribution for the music festival would be significantly less than hosting the Founder’s Day Carnival.
STRATEGIC PLAN
The item addresses the city’s strategic plan that was established in 2021. One of the goals outlined in the plan is ‘Maintain a High Quality of Life’. One of the objectives for this goal is ‘Promote Community Partnerships’. The objective includes ‘Support Love Riverbank and other volunteer groups, support public art opportunities, and support community-driven cultural events.’ The transition to a cultural music festival from the Founder’s Day Carnival would better align with the goal and all of its objectives to better serve Riverbank residents.
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ATTACHMENTS
A. Proposed Event Flier
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RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.2
SECTION 11: NEW BUSINESS
Meeting Date: January 28, 2025
Subject: Direction on the Proposed Use of the Transitional/Permanent Supportive Housing Funds Provided by Senator Eggman
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the use of the funds granted to the City by Senator Eggman of approximately $1.5 million.
SUMMARY
On September 24, 2024 the Riverbank City Council provided direction to reallocate the use of the Stanislaus & Jackson property from transitional/permanent supportive housing to a park. The original housing project designed for that site had included a commitment of City funds that were awarded by Senator Eggman. Tonight’s request is for feedback on the use of the funds since the original project is not able to move forward.
BACKGROUND
On June 26, 2023, the City of Riverbank released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for development of a tiny home village located on city-owned property. The purpose of the RFP was to fulfill a part of the City of Riverbank’s Strategic Plan to partner with non-profit partners to develop programs/solutions for homeless services. As part of this RFP, the City was committing both the location and the following city funds:
• Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds
• State of California Direct Allocation from Senator Eggman With the City no longer moving forward with the original intent of the project proposed as part of the Request for Proposal, staff is requesting direction on the future use of the funds from Senator Eggman.
OPTIONS
Staff has developed several options for the proposed use of the funds:
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1. Staff to continue collaborating with the original developer selected from the Request for Proposals for the location of a new site for their proposed project. Funds to be allocated towards a reimbursement of costs, including the purchase of property and construction.
The Developer of the original permanent supportive housing project for the Stanislaus & Jackson Property, Rebuilding Green, and their service provider, Central Valley Community Resources, Inc. (CVCR), have been actively searching for a new location within the City on which to build their project. They have identified a vacant lot on Morrill Road (APN 074-006-023) that is approximately
2.88 acres that would be able to accommodate their proposed plans. The site can accommodate approximately 32 two-bedroom units, and 8 studio units, a community center for services, and common areas for residents as reflected in Exhibit A attached. Contact with the property owner of this vacant land has been made and there is interest in selling the property. The developer is also seeking to purchase the neighboring lot at the NW corner of Morrill & Oakdale (APN 074-006- 024).
In addition, CVCR has been actively pursuing grant opportunities and are looking to partner with the City for the submittal of a grant to the Homekey+ Program designed to support the development of permanent supportive housing for Veterans and individuals with mental health or substance abuse disorder challenges who are at-risk of or experiencing homelessness.
2. Staff to research and locate vacant land to purchase within the city limits and subsequently issue a Request for Proposal from interested affordable housing developers for the construction of transitional/permanent supportive housing.
This was the process undertaken by the City after the purchase of the Stanislaus/Jackson property in April 2022. As reflected in the staff report at that time “the intent of the purchase of the Jackson & Stanislaus properties is to allow the City to implement Phase II of its Strategic Plan Objective to assist our homeless population. The property will allow the City to develop a tiny home village which will provide transitional housing, at low cost, to our residents as they continue to move through the program with Cambridge Academies. This plan, as well as other potential uses of the property, will be discussed further with the City Council once the purchase is finalized.”
3. Issue a Notice of Funding Availability to affordable housing developers which may be allocated for the construction or operations of a transitional/permanent supportive housing project within the city limits.
This option would allow any housing developer in the city to have an opportunity to use grant funds for the construction or operations of an affordable rental project.
There are several proposed developments within the city which may be interested in applying. This process would allow the City to partner with the affordable housing developer to move their project forward.
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4. City to use the funds to continue the operations of the Sierra House and the Day Use Facility.
The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operations budget for the Sierra House is approximately $302,000 (Exhibit B). This does not include the funding of utilities, such as electric, water, sewer, and garbage. Grant funding is no longer available to subsidize these costs, therefore the General Fund will be required to provide funding to continue this program.
Allocating the balance of the funds for operations of the Sierra House will provide sufficient funds for approximately 5 years.
STRATEGIC PLAN
This item is related to the City’s Strategic Plan Objective to “Engage the community and non-profit partners in the development of programs, facilities, transitional housing, and/or solutions for homeless services”.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this report. Based on City Council direction, staff will return with an agenda item to formally allocate the funds.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Exhibit A – Rebuilding Green/CVCR Proposed Development
2. Exhibit B – Sierra House Services FY 2024-25 Budget
EXHIBIT A
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Riverbank Residential Home Village
Executive Summary
Project Overview:
● Location: 2167 Morrill Road, Riverbank, CA 95367
● Lot Size: 125,452.8 sq ft = 2.880 of acres
● Project Owner: Central Valley Community Resources, Inc. ● Project Developer: Brad Hawn, Civil Engineer CHG Structural (CHG) ● Project Manager for Housing Units: Genny Crane, RBG USA (RBG) ● Project Manager: Brad Hawn, Civil Engineer CHG Structural (CHG) Deanna Garcia, Garcia’s General Construction Inc. (GGC) ● Builder (Community Services Center): Deanna Garcia, Garcia’s General Construction Inc. (GGC)
● Service Providers: Central Valley Community Resources, Inc. (CVCR) Darlene Barber-Martinez, CEO/Executive Director
Arlene Figueroa-Morales, CFO/Executive Director
Executive Summary
Central Valley Community Resources, Inc. (CVCR) is a 501(c)3 organization that will be the program owner/operator for the Residential Home Village to provide:
● supportive housing
● training in:
● education and employment development,
● life skills, parenting skills, financial literacy.
The Residential Home Village will include those who are at risk of being homeless, such as young adults ages 18 and over, seniors, behavioral health, veterans, and families with children, including Farmworkers and Native Americans.
Wrap-around services: Services will be provided in collaboration with other agencies, such as case management, behavioral health, medical and physical health, social benefits, educators, employment training/staffing, and essential documents. These supportive services will be provided in the Community Services building. The hours of the Community Services building will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. An -On-Site Manager will live on the premises in one of the units.
Housing Units: The plan and design of the property include 40 units, which have the potential to house 184 people. The proposed units consist of:
· 8 (1) bedroom units 503.33 house up to three people per unit · 32 (2) bedrooms units 652.67 square feet. House up to five people per unit
Affordability: By tailoring rent to individual family budgets, the Residential Home Village aims to make housing affordable for a wide range of residents. This approach recognizes that financial situations vary among families and seeks to accommodate those differences.
Income-Based Rent: It is envisioned that the rent structure will be based on a percentage of the resident's income. This means that families with lower incomes will pay a lower rate of their income as rent, while those with higher incomes may contribute a larger portion of their income to rent.
Fairness and Inclusivity: This rent model promotes fairness and inclusivity by ensuring that housing costs are not disproportionately burdensome for lower-income families. It can help prevent economic barriers to accessing stable housing and support residents in achieving financial stability.
Financial Support: The village may also offer financial counseling or support services to help residents manage their budgets effectively, and access any available resources or assistance programs.
Community Stability: By providing affordable housing options and support tailored to individual needs, the Residential Home Village contributes to community stability and well-being. Stable housing is foundational for individuals and families to thrive and participate fully in community life. Overall, the rent structure based on individual family budgets aligns with the village's goal of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for residents from diverse backgrounds and income levels. The Residential Home Village will provide shelter and transitional housing in fully self-contained ADA-accessible housing units equipped with all amenities.
Community Services Building: The Community Services Building plays a central role in the village by offering various services and facilities. These may include a food and clothing closet to address basic needs, laundry facilities, mailbox services for communication, a community garden for recreational and sustainable purposes, and open grass areas for relaxation and community gatherings.
Central Solar System: The inclusion of a central solar system on the Community Services Building’s roof demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices. Solar energy can help reduce the village's environmental impact, contribute to long-term energy efficiency, and lower the utility cost.
Attachments:
Site Plan
Site Plan
Common Area
Community Center & Playground
Dog Park
Cambridge Academies. March 12, 2024
DESCRIPTION COST RATIONALE TOTAL
Salary/Wages
Enterprise Facilitator
1.0 �e $57,600.00 Classes, workforce development $57,600.00 House Supervisor
1.0 �e $42,988.80 Supervision of house and management of showers $42,989.00 Program Director.
.30 �e $38,659.68 Supervision of and opera�ons at Sierra House $38,656.00 Business Services Dir.
.15 �e $18,093.24 HR for staffing, payroll, billing, business support $18,093.00 Admin/Data/HMIS
.20 �e $11,190.00 HMIS, Clerical Support $11,190.00
Case Manager
1.0 �e $57,600.00 Placements, work support 57,600.00
Subtotal Personnel Costs $226,131.72 $226,128
Program/Materials/Supplies
Staff Specialized Training and
Cer�fica�on $6,000.00 Enterprise RESTART Program and Methodology $6,000.00 Restart License (50%) $4,000.00 Program License shared with Cambridge Academies $4,000.00 Contractual: Enterprise
RESTART Program
Supervision and 1/1
Coaching
$15,000.00 Program fidelity and 1/1 client life/work/family coaching $15,000.00
Enterprise RESTART
Assessments (12 x$250) $3,000.00 Trimetrix Assessments- Behaviors, driving forces, emo�onal intelligence, work/career op�ons $3,000.00 RESTART Student Materials
& Supplies $1,500.00 Classroom materials including GED Prepara�on and tes�ng books $1,500.00 Program Start-up Materials $2,500.00 Classroom Program hands-on materials $2,500.00 Professional Insurance $1,500.00 Insurance $1,500.00
EXHIBIT B
Cambridge Academies Sierra House Services
Enterprise RESTART Program – March 12, 2024
Cambridge Academies. March 12, 2024
Food $12,000.00 Groceries, food supplies…etc $12,000.00 House Supplies $2,400.00 Cleaning supplies, House Supplies..etc.. $2,400.00 Subtotal
Program/Materials/Supplies $43,900.00 $47,900.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONNEL &
PROGRAM
$274,028.00
Indirect (10%) $27,003.17 $27,402.00
SIERRA HOUSE
PERSONNEL/PROGRAM
TOTAL
$301,430.00
EXHIBIT B
Cambridge Academies Sierra House Services
Enterprise RESTART Program – March 12, 2024
Item 11.3 - CC/ LRA 01/28/2025
RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.3
SECTION 11: NEW BUSINESS
Meeting Date: January 28, 2025
Subject: Consideration of City Council Appointments to the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance (SHA) and the Economic Development
Action Committee (EDAC) for the Year 2025
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Gabriela Hernandez, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council:
1) Review the appointments; and
2) Volunteer or nominate a member of the Council to serve as the representative; and
3) By roll call vote, ratify the appointments for the year 2025
SUMMARY
At the January 14, 2025 City Council reviewed and volunteered for appointments to be the primary and alternate representatives on the Intergovernmental Boards and Committees for the 2025 Year. All Boards and committees have been filled.
Councilmember Pimentel volunteered as the Primary to serve on the Stanislaus Homeless Alliance, however, he can no longer serve as the primary on this committee due to conflicting work and time of meeting schedules.
The Economic Development Action Committee also known as EDAC, has traditionally been filled by Management City Staff. The current City of Riverbank representatives are City Manager, Marisela Garcia as the Primary and Administrative Analyst II, Melissa Holdway as the alternate. City Staff recommends City Councilmembers sit on this committee as do the other cities in the county.
Stanislaus Homeless Alliance Board (SHA). According to the bylaws, the East County Cities of Oakdale, Hughson, Riverbank, and Waterford are to decide among themselves which two (2) cities will represent the region. Riverbank has been one of the representatives since 2019. Former Councilmember Darlene Barber-Martinez served on
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this board for 5 years. At their January 8, 2025 meeting, the Board approved an update to their by-laws regarding the appointment of the Alternate. In the past, the Alternate was the City Manager. The updated by-laws will allow for either an elected official or an executive-level administrative official in each governmental entity to serve as the alternate.
Economic Development Action Committee (EDAC). The Stanislaus County Economic Development Action Committee (EDAC) has been in existence since 1962 and functions to develop and implement the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Stanislaus County and its nine incorporated cities. The Committee serves as a liaison between member jurisdictions and the programs offered by the EDA that promote employment and economic growth. The Committee consists of 21 members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The membership consists of one County Supervisor; a representative from each of the nine cities within the County; a representative from each of the four Supervisorial Districts not represented by the appointed Board member; and seven community representatives. The Committee represents diverse interests to ensure that viewpoints of all components of the community are represented and to take advantage of local skills in program formulation and implementation. The Committee includes some combination of representatives of local governments, business, industry, finance, agriculture, the professions, organized labor, utilities, education, community organizations, public health agencies, ethnic minorities, and women. Committee members should also possess knowledge of the business and economic situation of Stanislaus County.
STRATEGIC PLAN
City Council and Staff serve as city representatives fostering relationships with external agencies and community members, and at times may involve collaborating joint efforts on accomplishing various aspects of the strategic plan.
FINANCIAL IMAPCT
There is no financial impact.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Current Appointments to SHA and EDAC.
2025 List of Appointments
(Ratified on January 14, 2025)
BOARD / COMMITTEE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
(2025 - Appointments)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION COMMITTEE
(EDAC)
Meets: March 5 and October 8, 2025 from 2-5 pm
Location: 1010 10th Street, Modesto
Room 1013 (CEO Training Room)
City Manager
(Primary)
Melissa Holdaway,
Administrative Analyst II
(Alternate)
STANISLAUS HOMELESS ALLIANCE BOARD
(RESOLUTION NO. 2019-032)
Meets: 1st Wednesday of Each Month at 5:30 pm
Location: Tenth Street Place, Board Chambers,
1010 10th Street (Basement), Modesto
The Alliance Is a Collaborative Board formed to align
Homeless Service, Planning, & Funding among
Stakeholders in Stanislaus County. The Board
consists of several Community Leaders of
Governmental and Nongovernmental Entities. A
Primary Voting Member Is appointed by the City
Council annually. An Alternate Member may be an
elected official or an executive-level administrative
official in each government entity.
Councilmember John Pimentel
(Primary)
City Manager
(Alternate)
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