Agenda, closed session, second session — City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority / Public Financing Authority, May 27, 2025 (part 1 of 6)

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
AGEND
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 – 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. PRESENTATIONS (Informational only)
Item 7.1 Presentation- STRGBA Background- It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from Cody Bridgewater, City of Riverbank Director of Public Works, regarding the history and general information about the Stanislaus Tuolumne River Groundwater Basin Alliance (STRGBA).

Item 7.2 Presentation - CalPERS Pension Program Review and Cost Management Strategy Assessment- It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from NHA Advisors regarding the City’s Public Employee Pension Program (CalPERS) and strategies to be able to manage the rising costs.

Item 7.3 Presentation – Community Development Department – 6 th Cycle
Housing Element Progress Update- It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from the Community Development Department – Planning Division on the progress made for the 6th Cycle Housing Element

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
Rachel Hernandez
Council/Authority Members
District 1 - Luis Uribe
Vice Mayor District 2 – Cindy Fosi
District 3 – John Pimentel
District 4 – Stacy Call
City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda May 27, 2025 Next City Council Resolution: 2025-032 Next Ordinance: 2025-001 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2025-001 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 7.4 Presentation regarding Brown Act Compliance and Best Practices for Social Media Activity- The purpose of this presentation is to provide the City Council with a refresher on the Ralph M. Brown Act and the best practices for using social media platforms in a manner that maintains compliance with these legal requirements.

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 AND 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 May 13, 2025.

Item 9.3 Resolution Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
Item 9.4 Resolution to Approve and Adopt 2025 City of Riverbank Measure L Expenditure Plan Project List.

Item 9.5 Resolutions for each of the Lighting Districts to: 1) Initiate Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments; 2) Declare Its Intention to Levy Annual Assessments; and 3) For Preliminary Approval of the Annual Levy Report for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The Landscape and Lighting Districts are:

9.5-A: Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District

9.5-B: Ridgewood Place Landscaping and Lighting District

9.5-C: River Cove Landscaping and Lighting District

9.5-D: Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping and Lighting District

9.5-E: Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District
Item 9.6 Resolution for Each of the following Storm Drain Maintenance Districts Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The Storm Drain Maintenance Districts are:

9.6-A: Riverbank Storm Drain Maintenance District No.2006-01 (Heartlands)

9.6-B: Riverbank Storm Drain Maintenance District No.05-01 (Sterling Ridge) City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda May 27, 2025 Next City Council Resolution: 2025-032 Next Ordinance: 2025-001 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2025-001 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 3 of 6
Item 9.7 Resolution to Approve the Award of the Parks Landscape Maintenance Contract to Grover Landscape Services, Inc.

10. PUBLIC HEARING-No Items Scheduled.

11. NEW BUSINESS
Item 11.1
Item 11.2
Item 11.3
Riverbank Regional Recycled Water Project. Council Re-affirmation of Resolution 2025-019 Adopting the Addendum to Initial Study (IS)/ Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) document prepared for the Riverbank Regional Recycled Water Project (previously adopted MND) subsequent to the public comment period required by State Water Resources Control Board.- City staff recommends the re-affirmation of Resolution No. 2025-019 adopting the addendum to the Initial Study (IS)/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) based on the findings in the Addendum to the MND for the Riverbank Regional Recycled Water Project subsequent to the public comment period required by State Water Resources Control Board.

Resolution to Approve an Option for Street Sweeping Services- It is recommended that the City Council review and approve one of the three proposed options for street sweeping services. Staff recommends approval of option 2A as the preferred course of action.

Resolution to Adopt a Facility Rental Fee Waiver Policy for City-Owned Facilities- It is recommended that the City Council adopts a Facility Rental Fee Waiver Policy for City-Owned Facilities.

13. 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 13.1 Staff
Item 13.2 Council/Authority Member
Item 13.3 Mayor/Chair

14. CLOSED SESSION
The public will have a limit of 3 minutes to comment on Closed Session item(s) as set forth on the agenda prior to the City Council/LRA Board recessing to Closed Session
Item 14.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6)
Agency representative: City Manager Marisela H. Garcia
Employee Organizations: Riverbank Miscellaneous Employees Item 14.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b)(1))
Title: City Manager
City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda May 27, 2025 Next City Council Resolution: 2025-032 Next Ordinance: 2025-001 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2025-001 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

15. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Item 15.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6)
Agency representative: City Manager Marisela H. Garcia
Employee Organizations: Riverbank Miscellaneous Employees Item 15.2 Report from Closed Session Item 14.2

PUBLIC EEMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b)(1))
Title: City Manager

16. ADJOURNMENT
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be on: Tuesday, June 10,2025

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 22nd Day of May, 2025 /s/Gabriela Hernandez, CMC, City Clerk City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda May 27, 2025 Next City Council Resolution: 2025-032 Next Ordinance: 2025-001 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2025-001 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 5 of 6
How to Use Live Spanish Translation/ Como Usar Traducción en Español En Vivo STEP 1/PASO 1 STEP 2/ PASO 2 STEP 3/ PASO 3

Scan QR Code Choose Spanish language Read Captions on Device Escanea el código Escoja el idioma Español Use headset for Audio Lea subtítulos en su aparato
Use auriculares para audio
https://attend.wordly.ai/join/LHDA-5715

Page 6 of 6 ends

PUBLIC “LIVE” VIEWING
• Government Channels: Charter– 2 and AT&T U-VERSE – 99 • YouTube Live – City of Riverbank
• Via ZOOM Platform (See instructions below)

SUBMITTING PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR THE RECORD

Written comments must be received before 5:00 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 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.)
• 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 public if anyone wishes to comment, at that time you may approach the podium.
● 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.) o 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/89443415826 Join by accessing website: https://zoom.us/join , enter Webinar ID: 894 4341 5826 Join by telephone:1 669 444 9171 OR 1 669 900 9128, plus Webinar ID: 894 4341 5826 Learn about using ZOOM - Visit https://zoom.us/j/94943925973?status=success for a free account or to download the app.

TELECONFERENCE/VIRUAL PLATFORM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

COMMENT PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN

CONFORMANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT

Page 1 of 1 ends

Item 7.1– CC/LRA – 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.1
SECTION 7: PRESENTATIONS
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject: Presentation- STRGBA Background
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Cody Bridgewater, Director of Public Works

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from Cody Bridgewater, Director of Public Works, regarding the history and general information about the Stanislaus Tuolumne River Groundwater Basin Alliance (STRGBA).

SUMMARY
The Director of Public Works is providing an informational presentation on the history of the Stanislaus Tuolumne River Groundwater Basin Alliance (STRGBA).

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact with the report.

Page 1 of 1 ends

Item 7.2– CC/LRA – 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.2
SECTION 7: PRESENTATIONS
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject: Presentation - CalPERS Pension Program Review and Cost Management Strategy Assessment
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager and Tammy Alcantor, Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from NHA Advisors regarding the City’s Public Employee Pension Program (CalPERS) and strategies to be able to manage the rising costs.

SUMMARY
Rising pension costs are one of the most pressing financial issues that face California public agencies. NHA Advisors has evaluated the City’s public employee pension system, commonly referred to as CalPERS, to provide a comprehensive trend analysis, and alternative repayment and cost management strategies, such as a Section 115 program. Tonight’s presentation is meant to provide an executive summary of key CalPERS pension information in order to assist the City with cash flow budgeting, future fiscal sustainability planning, and general education for the City Council and the public.

STRATEGIC PLAN
This item is directly related to the City’s Strategic Plan goal to “Ensure the City’s Continued Financial Stability” which has a specific objective of “Explore options to reduce pension liabilities…”

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS
None.

Page 1 of 1 ends

Item 7.3– CC/LRA 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.3
SECTION 7: PRESENTATIONS
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject: Presentation – Community Development Department – 6 th Cycle
Housing Element Progress Update
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Joshua Mann, Director of Community Development

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from the Community Development Department – Planning Division on the progress made for the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

SUMMARY:

The City of Riverbank Community Development Department – Planning Division manages the City’s Housing Element, which serves as a blueprint for how Riverbank will meet its current and future housing needs. As a required component of the General Plan, the Housing Element ensures the City complies with state housing laws while planning for a variety of housing types and income levels.

This work includes evaluating existing housing conditions, identifying opportunity sites for residential development, addressing constraints to housing production, and planning for affordable and equitable housing options. The Housing Element guides local policy decisions on housing programs, land use, and zoning to support a balanced and inclusive housing market.

The following presentation will provide a current update and an overview of the progress made towards completing the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element document.

STRATEGIC PLAN
This item directly addresses the City Council’s Strategic Plan goal to “Improve Internal and External Communication” and the City’s desire to “Proactively communicate news about the City to residents, businesses, and surrounding communities.”

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact with the report.

Page 1 of 1 ends

Item 7.4 – CC/ LRA – 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.4
SECTION 7: PRESENTATIONS
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject: Presentation regarding Brown Act Compliance and Best Practices for Social Media Activity
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Nubia I. Goldstien, City Attorney’s Office Gabriela Hernandez, City Clerk/Elections Official

RECOMMENDATION
The purpose of this presentation is to provide the City Council with a refresher on the Ralph M. Brown Act and the best practices for using social media platforms in a manner that maintains compliance with these legal requirements.

SUMMARY
The Brown Act (Government Code §§ 54950–54963) is California’s open meeting law, enacted to ensure transparency, accountability, and public access to the deliberations and actions of local legislative bodies, including City Councils. As public officials, it is critical for Councilmembers to understand the parameters of lawful communication, especially in the digital age where social media is increasingly used as a tool for civic engagement.

AB 992, enacted in 2020, amended the Brown Act to specifically address the use of social media by members of legislative bodies. It clarifies what is and isn’t permissible when engaging with the public or fellow councilmembers online.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is No Fiscal Impact to the FY 25/26 budget.

Page 1 of 1 ends

Item 9.1 – CC/LRA 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.1
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject: Waiver of Readings
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Gabriela Hernandez, City Clerk/LRA Secretary

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.

Page 1 of 1 ends

Item 9.2 – CC/LRA 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELPOMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.2
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject: Approval of the City Council and Local Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes for May 13, 2025.

From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Gabriela Hernandez, City Clerk/LRA Secretary

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council/ Local Redevelopment Authority Board approve the City Council/LRA Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025.

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

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to this item.

ATTACHMENTS

1. City Council/LRA Meeting Minutes for May 13, 2025.

Exhibit A: Written Public Comment -Katrina Kocheri
Exhibit B: Written Public Comment – Maricris Garaza

Page 1 of 10 ends

CC / LRA Minutes – 05/13/2025
0 MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.
(THE AGENDA PACKET IS ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.RIVERBANK.ORG/AGENDACENTER)

1. CALL TO ORDER -Mayor / Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 6:00pm

2. FLAG SALUTE – Vice Mayor Fosi led the pledge of allegiance.

3. INVOCATION – Reverend Randy Richardson provided the invocation.

4. ROLL CALL – City Clerk Hernandez conducted Roll Call.

Members of the City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority Board present:

Council Member / Authority Member District 1 Luis Uribe Council Member/ Authority Member District 3 John Pimentel Council Member / Authority Member District 4 Stacy Call Vice Mayor / Vice Chair District 2 Cindy Fosi
Mayor / Chair Rachel Hernandez

5. AGENDA CHANGES
Item 13.1 will be pulled from the agenda tonight and discussed at a future meeting.

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.

None declared.

7. PRESENTATIONS (Informational only)

CITY COUNCIL / LRA BOARD
Mayor/Chair
Rachel Hernandez
Council/Authority Members:

District 1-Luis Uribe
Vice Mayor -District 2-Cindy Fosi
District 3-John Pimentel
District 4-Stacy Call

CITY OF RIVERBANK
Regular City Council and
Local Redevelopment Authority
Board Meetings
Council Chambers
6707 Third Street, Suite B
Riverbank, CA 95367
ATTACHMENT 1

Page 2 of 10 ends

CC / LRA Minutes – 05/13/2025
Item 7.1 Certificate of Recognition- Older Americans Month- It is recommended that the City Council read and present Awards of Recognition to nominated Riverbank residents for their service to our community.

Mayor Hernandez and City Council each presented the Certificate of Recognition and gift to each of their chosen recipients for Older Americans Month.

Item 7.2 Proclamation-Mental Health Awareness Month- It is recommended that the City Council read and present the Proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month to Jorge Luis Fernandez, Director of Behavioral Health and Marycruz Saldivar, with Golden Valley Health Center.

Mayor Hernandez read and presented the proclamation to Jorge Luis Fernandez Director of Behavioral Health and Marycruz Saldivar, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Golden Valley in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Item 7.3 Proclamation- Declaring May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month- It is recommended that the City Council read and present a Proclamation for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to Christina Tran Machuca, Resident of Riverbank.

Mayor Hernandez read and presented the proclamation to Christina Tran Machuca in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Item 7.4 Proclamation- Public Works Week- May 18th to 24th 2025- It is recommended that the City Council read and present the Proclamation for National Public Works Week to the City of Riverbank Public Works Department for their service to our community.

Mayor Hernandez read and presented the proclamation to Director Cody Bridgewater and the Public Works Team in honor of Public Works Week.

Item 7.5 Presentation – North County Corridor Phase I- It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from Stanislaus County regarding North County Corridor Phase I.

Brad Riel, NV5 Consultant for Stanislaus County, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the North County Corridor Phase I project.

Item 7.6 Presentation- Cheese and Wine Festival 2025 Update- It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from Michael Patton, Parks and Recreation Director.

Michael Patton, Director of Parks & Recreation gave a PowerPoint presentation with an update for the 2025 Cheese and Wine Festival.

Page 3 of 10 ends

CC / LRA Minutes – 05/13/2025

Mayor Hernandez opened Public Comment Period at 7:10 P.M.

Lorri Faile, Riverbank Chamber of Commerce to extend an invitation for upcoming community events.

Olivia Arambula, Riverbank Chamber of Commerce to share that the Chamber is looking to fill a position. Apply within.

Karen Conrotto, Stanislaus County resident to express her opposition towards the River Walk project.

Michael Christie, Riverbank resident spoke in support of Sierra House and find out how he can help support Sierra House.

Daryl Daniel, Sno-White Drive In to express his gratitude for ribbon cutting attendance and recognition.

Cynthia Prieto-Diaz, Public Health Analyst, Civic Scientist and neighbor, to champion a healthier Riverbank through civic engagement.

Katrina Kocheri, Riverbank resident submitted written comment (as attached).

Maricris Garaza, Riverbank resident submitted written comment (as attached).

Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Comment Period at 7:26 P.M.

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 April 22, 2025.

Item 9.3 Resolution 2025-028 to Waive the Rental Fees for the Community Center and the Community Center Gazebo for the Riverbank Historical Society, Mujeres Mexicanas de Accion, and Sullie Entertainment.

Page 4 of 10 ends

CC / LRA Minutes – 05/13/2025
Item 9.4 Resolution 2025-029 Declaring City-owned Property as Surplus Land in Compliance with the Surplus Land Act.

There being no public comments, Mayor Hernandez brought the item back to City Council.

ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Fosi 5/0) to approve Consent Calendar as presented.

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

AYES: Uribe, Fosi, Pimentel, Call, and Mayor Hernandez
NAYS: None / ABSENT: None / ABSTAINED: None

10. PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Notice for item 10.1 was published on 4/23 & 4/30 in the Riverbank Newspaper.

Item 10.1 Resolution Authorizing a 2.3% Inflationary Adjustment Increase to the City of Riverbank System Development Fees Based on the
Construction Cost Index to be effective May 15, 2025.- It is recommended that the City Council consider adopting a resolution authorizing a 2.3% Inflationary Adjustment increase to the City of Riverbank System Development Fees (also known as Development Impact Fees) based on the Construction Cost Index.

Assistant City Manager Alcantor gave a comprehensive report and PowerPoint presentation on the System Development Fees Based on the Construction Cost Index for a 2.3% Inflationary Adjustment Increase.

City Council discussed item with staff.

Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 P.M.

Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing at 7:31 P.M.

There being no public comments, Mayor Hernandez brought the item back to City Council.

ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Fosi / Call 5/0) to approve Resolution 2025-030 authorizing a 2.3% Inflationary Adjustment increase to the City of Riverbank System Development Fees (also known as Development Impact Fees) based on the Construction Cost Index.

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

NAYS: Uribe, Fosi, Pimentel, Call, and Mayor Hernandez
AYES: None / ABSENT: None / ABSTAINED: None

Page 5 of 10 ends

CC / LRA Minutes – 05/13/2025

11. NEW BUSINESS
Item 11.1 Resolution Accepting the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024- It is recommended that the City Council consider adopting a Resolution accepting the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024.

Assistant City Manager Alcantor gave a comprehensive report and PowerPoint presentation on the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

City Council discussed item with staff.

There being no public comments, Mayor Hernandez brought the item back to City Council.

ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Call 5/0) to approve Resolution 2025-031 accepting the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024.

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

NAYS: Uribe, Fosi, Pimentel, Call, and Mayor Hernandez
AYES: None / ABSENT: None / 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
City Manager Garcia:
• Monday May 19th the City Council will be holding its Strategic Planning session starting at 9:00am in the Riverbank Industrial Complex and that will be inside Building 18.
• Join us for Food Court Fridays at the Sports Complex during the month of May.

The next upcoming one is this Friday May 16th and there will be one on the 23rd and the last one will wrap up on May 30th that’s from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at the Sports Complex.
• There is going to be a soft opening of our Riverbank pool. The lifeguards have been working hard over the past two weeks to get all of their certifications for all of our newer lifeguards and for those that are coming back to us they are getting recertified so we will be having a soft opening on May 24th from 3:00pm – 7:00pm and admission is free to all.
• This Saturday is our second Riverbank Night Market that will be here in downtown Riverbank from 5:00pm -9:00pm.

Page 6 of 10 ends

CC / LRA Minutes – 05/13/2025
Item 12.2 Council/Authority Member
Councilmember Uribe:
• I want to give a shout out to Michael for bringing up Sierra House. Sierra House did put out their wish list. Me and Councilmember Call are going to be putting out, I'm going to call it an ‘item drive’ but Councilmember Call is way more creative on Instagram. So, look out for that. We are trying to help secure those items that they are in need of.
• I did have the opportunity to meet with a Community Relations manager from Save Mart. They discussed engagement opportunities and ways to partner for us in the city. So, there's opportunities for the Chamber. There are opportunities there for Parks and Rec. So, I'm just trying to get on Michael's good side. He loves partnerships. Anything I can kind of help him out with. • I had a meeting with the Housing Authority at the McRitchie Community Center ribbon cutting. They had mentioned they were in transition, moving over to a section 8 voucher program for their 90 units. So, I wanted to get a little bit more detail. I shared my concern about the talks at the Federal level, as far as them kind of eliminating that and just making sure that they are aware. Do they have any, you know concerns there? We're both kind of just watching it very closely. • At the League of Cities they are going to be doing a Veterans roundtable on 5/22/25 as a fellow Veteran I have been pushing for this committee, and its finally launching. So, this is the beginning stages of this committee forming. We will be exchanging ideas on how cities are supporting Veterans across the State. How we can assist and support Veterans locally and then just having future discussions on what should we be discussing in this committee. So, it's a brandnew committee. We're kind of forming it up. So, if anybody has any ideas, or would like to just give me some feedback. I would appreciate that.

Councilmember Pimentel:
• A lot of mine is what was mentioned, but I'll go ahead and mention it. April 28th, I attended the team building, which was very important. I got to learn a lot about co-council.
• On the 29th I attended the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution poll with the 31 cities.

And it's nice to see how other cities are paying attention to Riverbank. I heard some great things about Riverbank.
• I, too, went to the Food Court Fridays. We had a Sister City booth with information for Sister City, a lot of positive feedback from the community which is exciting to hear.
• I attended the Pioneer Park ribbon cutting ceremony in my district very important for the children.
• I do want to encourage people to come to the farmers market at night. Let's support our local vendors. They work really hard, and that's what Riverbank is all about.

Page 7 of 10 ends

CC / LRA Minutes – 05/13/2025
• Sunday, May 18th Vice Mayor Fosi convinced me to help make pancakes. Let's see how that goes, at the Community Center.
• Monday, the 19th at 5:30pm – 7:00pm, I'll have my 1st meet and greet. which is going to be at 3208 Stanislaus Street. Like Vice Mayor Please no hard questions.

It's a meet and greet. Get to know each other, and you can follow me on Facebook at John C. Pimentel.

Councilmember Call:
• Mayor Hernandez and I were at the City Leaders Summit after our last council meeting we did office visits with Assembly Member Flora and Alanis along with Senator Alvarado Gill we were able to advocate for initiatives to keep homeless regulation within city control, and I know that sounds like a lot of information, but at least it gives us a say in how things are managed rather than the State having complete control over how the homeless population is being managed, and then the need for housing in California. It's a huge conversation we hear every time we come up here, but it is recognized that we need a good portion of affordable housing and just housing as a whole. I think we need 2.5 million houses in California, and 1 million of them being affordable housing. and then there's a need for the state and local officials to better collaborate, to build sustainable pathways to housing and care to combat the homelessness. and there is a big emphasis on restoring public safety with Proposition 36, which was a commonsense proposition passed by voters, and how we need to hold our representatives accountable to take action. The overall theme of the Cal Cities Summit was to listen to voters and to fund what matters. • On 4/28 I attended the team building as well. It was an opportunity for us to align our goals and to kind of see where we see Riverbank in 25 years. A lot of good conversation came out of that. Some of us have bigger dreams than others, but one thing we promise is to keep Michael Patton busy.
• I also went to the Multi Chamber Mixer at the Collective Space that the Riverbank Chamber had the opportunity to host, other partner Chambers were there, and Stanislaus Latino, who is a Latino chamber, who is a big partner of the city, was there. I dipped out early to head over to Scout Hall for the Boy Scouts meeting. It was an interesting dynamic to go from being around nothing but businesspeople and adults to go talk to 5 to 10 year olds, I had good engagement. They love pizza parties. It was established that there's no room for a pizza parlor to leave Riverbank. So that was reassuring. But it was really awesome to break down.

How I'm a scout, too, but I'm a scout for the city where they're Boy Scouts, and there's some girls part of the group, but it's an opportunity for them to find their way of being a leader within our community. So that was a really fun way to connect the dots. I can say.
• Last week I celebrated small business week as a small business owner. I visited some of our businesses at the heart of our town, which is downtown Riverbank, and on Santa Fe Street, as a small business owner I can say it's important to recognize the challenges we are facing in California, but also how we flourish

Page 8 of 10 ends

CC / LRA Minutes – 05/13/2025
through these challenging times. And we're supporting one another, regardless of the situation.
• Upcoming events for me. I have my office hours next Thursday here in the Council Chambers from 11:00am – 1:00pm bring the hard questions I don't mind them. If I don't have an answer I will definitely get back to you guys. • May 26th is a Memorial Day celebration at Community Center around 10:30am.

There will be some resource tables to kick off the event, and there will be a grab and go lunch provided.
• May 31st I'm partnering with Parks and Rec to kind of preempt Michael for everything else I'm going to ask him for, and nurse of the year Keryn, who's also a community member and a life jacket drive at Jacob Myers Park. We will be giving raffle tickets in exchange for life jackets and our commitment is to keep all of the life jackets in Riverbank at Jacob Myers Park to avoid any drownings. This recreational season. My goal is 100, so bring a life jacket. You get more tickets, if you bring a toddler or infant jacket, because I'd like to put a huge emphasis on keeping our children safe this summer.

Vice Mayor Fosi:
• I attended some grand openings. One of them was Chase Bank. Yay, they are here and they are the new bank for City of Riverbank.
• I attended our city team building while we were gone for 3 weeks. That was great to see everybody's idea where they want to go and why they ran for office. That was pretty exciting.
• I attended the Pioneer Park dedication, one of the new parks over by Scout Hall and the Corporation yard.
• The McRitchie Community Center grand opening. It was nice to see Scott recognized for his services.
• As was discussed before after Mother's Day pancake breakfast is this Sunday sponsored by the Riverbank Historical Society and the Riverbank Federated Women's club. It's 9am-1pm at the Community Center. You can purchase tickets at the door. It's $20 for an adult, $10 for children, for kids under 5 it is free. • Next Tuesday I will be having a meet the Vice Mayor at the Riverbank Museum, which is just behind this building 5pm – 7pm. We will have cookies and lemonade, and you can meet me, ask me questions. Please don't ask me anything hard, but you can also come in and see the Museum, and what history we have in there. It's pretty cool.
• Next Tuesday is the Women's Group meeting the Riverbank Federated Women's Group, 6:30pm at Scout Hall.
• I talked with Marisela on Monday. She didn't mention this, so I will. I'm sure you have seen on Facebook, where PG&E I believe it's Oakdale is asking to take out PG&E, or whatever to go to MID. And just so, you know, that has been discussed here at the City of Riverbank, and it is just not economically feasible. So, we will not be looking into that, in case anybody was interested.

Page 9 of 10 ends

CC / LRA Minutes – 05/13/2025
• Also, when driving through Crossroads. Guys, I see the garage sale signs and it's over. So please go out and bring down your signs when you're done, so that they don't litter up the polls, and I've seen a couple of them on the ground. I can't stop because I'm driving, but please remember to take down your garage sale signs.

Item 12.3 Mayor/Chair
Mayor Hernandez:
• I sit on StanCOG and sit on the executive committee within StanCOG and volunteer for a couple subcommittees within there as well. And one of them is a Valley Vision Stanislaus Steering Committee, meeting one I was in, Josh could attest to this kind of voluntold to chair the committee. So, one of the things that that committee does is provide some advisory support for the Regional Transportation Plan. So, taking a regional look at our transportation with some of the state mandates and reducing greenhouse gases, and one of the things that we're looking at now, which I'll forward to my council colleagues and everyone, anyone else who's interested, is a public participation plan, which will allow for actual input from residents to be able to mold the regional transportation plan into something that reflects us and what's needed here.
• I am going to be joining Opportunity Stanislaus as a board member. And so again, taking a regional approach at some of the economic development and supporting the city in that respect.
• Today was the first Mayor's book club with the Riverbank Library. So, it's going to be once a month and it shifts Tuesdays. But just I'm mentioning that because we're now at a temporary pop up location at the Teen Center until September for the library. And I think now more than ever is important to go and support them and make sure that you're visiting our local library.
• The only thing I'll reemphasize that everyone said is our team building. One of the things that I was hoping for and took away from that is that, you know, we have different means to the same end that we're all here for the community.

And so, though we can't all be at everything at once, it's a team effort to move forward and really represent the city as a whole. So, I was really proud of the conversations that we had that day. And hopefully we'll have a yearly team building exercise and opportunity. So, we're looking forward to next week's strategic planning that's going to be open to the public. It's Monday this coming Monday, right at 9:00am and it's an opportunity for the residents to come and voice what they want our next 3 to 5 years, depending on what we land on, plan for the city moving forward and to hear the priorities of the Council as well.

Page 10 of 10 ends

CC / LRA Minutes – 05/13/2025

13. CLOSED SESSION
The public will have a limit of 3 minutes to comment on Closed Session item(s) as set forth on the agenda prior to the City Council/LRA Board recessing to Closed Session.

Item 13.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6)
Agency representative: City Manager Marisela H. Garcia
Employee Organizations: Riverbank Miscellaneous Employees Item 13.1 was pulled from the agenda and will continued to a future meeting.

14. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Item 14.1 Report from Closed Session Item 14.1

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6)
Agency representative: City Manager Marisela H. Garcia
Employee Organizations: Riverbank Miscellaneous Employees DIRECTION: No Action or Direction was taken on item 13.1.

15. ADJOURNMENT OF THE REGULAR MEETING
There being no further business, Mayor / Chair Hernandez adjourned the regular meeting at 8:03 P.M.to the next regular scheduled City Council / LRA Meeting of May 27,2025 at 6:00 P.M.

ATTEST: (Adopted 05/27/2025) APPROVED:

Gabriela Hernandez, CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk / LRA Recorder Mayor/ Chair
Riverbank City Council
6707 Third Street
Riverbank, CA 95367
Dear Members of the Riverbank City Council,
On behalf of myself and others in the community, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the time, care, and thoughtful attention you dedicated to evaluating the proposed tiny home project.

We sincerely appreciate your commitment to ensuring the project was thoroughly examined—not just for feasibility, but for how well it would serve the needs and character of our city. Thank you especially for choosing not to approve the waiver and instead holding the project to the high standards Riverbank deserves. Your decision reinforces the message that any development in our town should be thoughtfully planned and professionally executed—not something rushed or put together without care.

A special thank you to Stacy, whose consistent availability, openness, and communication built a sense of trust and transparency throughout the process. We also want to recognize Luis for taking the time to meet with us personally and hear our concerns with genuine interest. Many thanks to Gabriela Hernandez for taking the time to read our emailed letters, even while sick and losing her voice. We truly appreciate everyone's support.

It means a great deal to know that our voices were heard and respected. Your leadership and willingness to engage with the community show that your decisions are made not just for today, but with the long-term wellbeing of Riverbank in mind.

With deep appreciation,
Katrina Kocheri

EXHIBIT A
From: MC
To: City Clerk
Subject: City Council Public Comment 05/13
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:26:04 AM
Dear City Council Members,
We appreciate the time and thoughtfulness you devoted to hearing the Crossroads community. Your engagement, research, and willingness to meet with residents made a meaningful impact. It’s clear that each of you took this decision seriously and considered the long-term implications for our city.

We want to especially acknowledge Councilmember Stacy Call, District 4’s representative, for her consistent presence and responsiveness throughout this process. Her leadership and care stood out in a moment that called for both courage and clarity. We also want to recognize Councilmember Luis Uribe from District 1 for taking the time to meet with Crossroads community members—both individually and as a group. His openness and availability meant a great deal to those directly impacted.

We’re genuinely grateful that the council recognized the difference between supporting a project and ensuring it aligns with Riverbank’s longterm goals. Your decision reflects a commitment to thoughtful, responsible development rooted in the city’s values. By approaching this issue with discernment, you’ve set a tone for sustainable growth and meaningful progress.

Your choice supports Riverbank’s vision as outlined in the General Plan and the Crossroads Specific Plan:
— A small-town atmosphere that is quiet, friendly, and connected. — Walkable, safe, and welcoming neighborhoods—especially for families with children.
— Balanced growth that protects open space and enhances quality of life for current and future residents.

EXHIBIT B
Thank you for your leadership and care in shaping the future of our city.

We look forward to continuing this shared work, building a Riverbank that reflects the best of who we are—grounded in community, guided by values, and driven by purpose.

With Respect & Gratitude,
Maricris Garaza
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

Page 1 of 2 ends

Item 9.3– CC/LRA – 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL/ LOCAL REDVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.3
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject: Resolution Adopting a List of Projects For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Kathleen Cleek, Capital Projects/Regulatory Compliance Manager

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Resolution adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

SUMMARY
On April 28, 2017, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill (SB) 1, which is known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The primary focus of the Bill is to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both the state highways and local streets and roads system. Prior to receiving new Fiscal Year apportionments of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds from the California State Controller, the city must adopt a list of projects proposed to be funded with these funds by resolution and submitted to the State by July 1 of each year.

The City is projected to receive $656,077 in RMRA funding for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 from SB 1. The City’s approximate balance at the end of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 will be $130,000. The total amount the City will have available for projects is $786,077.

For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 the projects the City has scheduled for this year are as follows:

Pavement Restoration Project 2026 – Slurry Seal streets/roads that were crack sealed in 2024/2025. The street list is attached as Exhibit A.

Estimated Project Schedule: Start 4/2026 and Complete 6/2026 Estimated Cost: $650,000

Page 2 of 2 ends

Item 9.3– CC/LRA – 05/27/2025

FINANCIAL IMPACT
SB-1 Streets & Roads funded projects totaling approximately $650,000.

The RMRA funds require a Maintenance of Effort (MOE) from the City based on General Fund spending for street, road and highway purposes. City staff is continuing to work with the State to comply with the MOE requirements.

STRATEGIC PLAN
Recommendation for approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 list of roads to be maintained is in line with the 2020-2025 Riverbank Strategic Plan goal to Improve Public Safety by maintaining safe and well-lit streets and roads.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 list of projects to be funded with Senate Bill (SB) 1 “The Road Repair and Accounting Act of 2017”.

ATTACHMENT

1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A: Project List

Page 1 of 3 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017

THE CITY OF RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “CITY COUNCIL”) DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THAT:

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of the City of Riverbank are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank, will receive an estimated $656,077 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the 7th year in which the City of Riverbank is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/the project list; and ATTACHMENT 1

Page 2 of 3 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and costeffective projects that also meet the community’s priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate 57 roads throughout the City of Riverbank this year and similar projects into the future; and WHEREAS, the 2018 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City’s streets and roads are in good condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into excellent condition; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.

NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND that the City Council of the City of Riverbank, State of California, hereby orders and declares as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. The following list of newly proposed projects will be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:

Pavement Restoration Project 2026 – Slurry Seal streets/roads that were crack sealed in 2024/2025. The street list is attached as Exhibit A.

Estimated Project Schedule Start 4/2026 and Complete 6/2026 Estimated Project Useful Life Minimum 4 Years Maximum 6 Years PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the 27th day of May 2025; motioned by Councilmember District________, seconded by Councilmember District ________, and upon roll call was carried by the following City Council vote of _____.

Page 3 of 3 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
________________________ _________________________
Gabriela Hernandez, CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor
Attachment: Exhibit A – City of Riverbank SB-1 Project List FY 2025/2026 Funding Type Projects Description Budget Started Completed
Estimated
Useful Life
Minimum
Estimated
Useful Life
Maximum
Local Streets and Roads
Pavement Restoration Project 2026 Slurry Seal Various Streets & Roads Streets & Roads as as follows: $650,000 FY2025 FY2026 4 Years 6 Years Lynch Avenue, Panorama Drive, Cedarwood
Drive, Candelwood Place, Woodgate Circle,
Cypress Woods Court, Cipponeri Circle, Leo
Court, Raintree Lane, Cherrytree Lane, Stanley
Allen Court, Karen Alane Way, Olive Tree Lane,
Zerillo Drive, Olive Grove Court, River Cliff Way,
River Gate Drive, Rio Verde Drive, Estelle
Avenue, Stanislaus Street, Jackson Avenue,
Heartland Drive, Hannah Court, Damar Court,
Perrin Court, Hadley Court, Benhamin Court, St.

Elmo Court, South Rosebrook Drive, Aspen
Lane, Walnut Lane, Sutton Road, Green Oaks
Court, Miwok Way, Marrs Lane, Powers
Avenue, Martel Avenue, Holbrook Drive, Aspen
Court, Pierce Lane, Kyle Avenue, Savage
Avenue, Austin Avenue, Litt Road, Eisenhower
Drive, Pocket Avenue, Eighth Street, California
Avenue, Iowa Street, Kansas Street, Texas
Avenue, Arizona Avenue, Nevada Avenue,
Dakota Avenue, Fourth Street, Stanislaus
Street, Sierra Street, Santa Fe Street
Exhibit "A" City of Riverbank SB-1 Project List FY 2025/2026 Funding

Page 1 of 2 ends

Item 9.4 – CC/LRA – 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL/ LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.4
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject: Resolution to Adopt the 2025 City of Riverbank Measure L Expenditure Plan Project List
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted By: Kathleen Cleek, Capital Projects/Regulatory Compliance Manager

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the 2025 City of Riverbank Measure L Expenditure Plan Project List for local streets and roads, traffic management, and bike and pedestrian improvement projects.

SUMMARY
On November 8, 2016 the Stanislaus County voters approved a ½ cent sales tax measure to fund local and regional transportation projects and programs. The tax is expected to generate approximately $39 million dollars a year over a 25- year period for Stanislaus County.

The City of Riverbank entered into a Master Funding Agreement with the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) and within that agreement the City agrees to provide StanCOG with a detailed project list for local streets and roads, traffic management and bicycle/pedestrian projects that are scheduled to be constructed with Measure L Funding. The projects identified on the Expenditure Plan Project List detail a comprehensive list of infrastructure improvements that the City has identified as priority projects.

The City receives annually approximately $960,000 for local streets and roads, $98,400 for bicycle & pedestrian projects and $110,000 for traffic management projects. The last update to the list was approved by the City Council at the May 28, 2024 meeting. Staff has added three new projects under Local Streets and Roads, and one project under Bike & Pedestrian to the 2025 Measure L

Page 2 of 2 ends

Item 9.4 – CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
Expenditure Plan. At this time no projects have been scheduled under Traffic Management.

The projects are as follows:

Silverrock Road Overlay & ADA Improvements Project - Engineer’s Estimate & Construction Inspections total $825,143 Surface Transportation Block Grant Funds $623,000 and requesting Measure L Funds totaling $202,143.

Construction Summer 2025.

Townsend Avenue Overlay & ADA Improvements Project – Engineer’s Estimate & Construction Inspections total $436,612, Surface Transportation Block Grant Funds $351,000 and requesting Measure L Funds totaling $85,612.

Construction Summer 2025.

Sidewalk along Roselle Avenue over MID Canal Project – Engineer’s Estimate & Construction Inspections total $499,668, Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Funds $399,850 and requesting Measure L Funds totaling $99,818.

Construction Fall 2025.

Micro Slurry various roads and streets – requesting Measure L Funds totaling $20,000 for engineering and $500,000 for construction. Construction Spring 2026.

Lighted Crosswalk @ Claus Road & California Street Improvements – requesting Measure L Funds totaling $17,000.

FISCAL IMPACT THROUGH THE SPRING OF 2026:

Measure L – Streets & Roads $907,573
Measure L – Traffic Management $0.00
Measure L – Bicycle/Pedestrian $17,000

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution
EXHIBIT A:2025 City of Riverbank Expenditure Plan Revised Project List

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA-05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2025 CITY OF RIVERBANK MEASURE L

EXPENDITURE PLAN PROJECT LIST

THE CITY OF RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “CITY COUNCIL”) DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THAT:

WHEREAS, The Riverbank City Council has reviewed the 2025 City of Riverbank Measure L Expenditure Plan Project List presented by staff; and WHEREAS, the ½ cent sales tax measure approved by the voters to fund local and regional transportation projects and programs is expected to generate approximately $960,000 for the City of Riverbank’s local streets and roads; and WHEREAS, the ½ cent sales tax measure approved by the voters to fund local and regional transportation projects and programs is expected to generate approximately $110,000 for the City of Riverbank’s traffic management projects; and WHEREAS, the ½ cent sales tax measure approved by the voters to fund local and regional transportation projects and programs is expected to generate approximately $98,400 for the City of Riverbank’s bicycle/pedestrian projects; and WHEREAS, each project on the 2025 City of Riverbank Measure L Expenditure Plan Project List attached, will require City Council review and approval prior to construction; and
WHEREAS, each year a comprehensive review of the proposed Measure L Project List will be conducted and any changes presented to Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVBED that the City Council of the City of Riverbank hereby approves the City of Riverbank’s 2025 City of Riverbank Measure L Expenditure Plan Project List.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the 27th day of May, 2025; motioned by Councilmember , seconded by Councilmember , and upon roll call was carried by the following City Council vote of :

AYES:

ATTACHMENT 1

Page 2 of 2 ends

CC/LRA-05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ __________________________
Gabriela Hernandez, CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor
Attachment: Exhibit A – 2025 City of Riverbank Measure L Expenditure Plan Project List
Type Projects Description Shared Cost
Measure L
Funds
Planned
Start
Planned
Completion
Local Streets and Roads (50%)
Overlay (CON) Silverrock Overlay - Patterson to Oakdale Road Silverrock Overlay - Patterson to Oakdale Road Construction $202,143 FY 2025 FY 2025 Overlay (CON) Townsend Avenue - Terminal to Eighth Street Townsend Avenue - Terminal to Eighth Street Construction $85,612 FY 2025 FY 2025 Pedestrian & Road Improvements (CON) Roselle Avenue Sidewalk over MID Canal Roselle Avenue Sidewalk over MID Canal Construction $99,818 FY 2025 FY 2025 Micro Slurry Micro Slurry various Roads and Streets Micro Slurry various Roads and Streets PE/Construction $520,000 FY2025 FY 2026 Traffic Management (10%)
Bike/Ped (5%)
Lighted Crosswalk @ Claus Road & California Street Crosswalk Improvements Crosswalk Improvements @ Claus Road and
California Street
Full Design &
Construction Cost $17,000 FY 2024 FY 2026
2025 City of Riverbank Measure L Expenditure Plan Project List Revised - 5-27-2025

EXHIBIT A

Page 1 of 2 ends

Item 9.5-A- CC/LRA – 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.5-A
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject/ Title: Resolutions – Consolidated Landscape & Lighting District:
1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. 2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Declaring its Intention to Levy Annual Assessments for the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
3) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California for Preliminary Approval of the Annual Levy Report for the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Kathleen Cleek, Capital Projects/Regulatory Compliance Manager

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, declare the City’s intention to levy annual assessments, and preliminary approval of the annual levy report for the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

SUMMARY
The City of Riverbank annually levies and collects special assessments for landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and street lighting. The District is a consolidation of several landscape and lighting districts formed pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). Each of the original districts are identified as benefit zones within the Consolidted District. The various improvements and the expenses associated with each Zone are identified and budgeted independently and are levied annually persuant to the 1972 Act.

Page 2 of 2 ends

Item 9.5-A- CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
The Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the 1972 Act. The report details the improvements and financial information including the district budgets and proposed annual assessments. The costs of improvements and the annual levy including all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves are assessed to each parcel within the District proportinate to the parcel’s special benefit zones.

Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, declare the City’s intention to levy annual assessments, and preliminary approval of the annual levy report for the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

The attached resolutions represent the first of two steps in the annual levy of assessments on the district for fiscal year 2025/2026. A Public Hearing to consider adoption of the report and annual levy of assessents is scheduled for June 10, 2025.

STRATEGIC PLAN
This is directly related to the City’s Strategic Plan, which can be found at www.riverbank.org.

FISCAL IMPACT
The annual assessments for Zone 2, 5, 6 and 8 for the Consolidated Districts will increase to cover the maintenance costs in the new Grover Landscaping Contract. Zone 3 and Zone 7 are meeting their maintenance costs and have a healthy reserve.

FY 24/25 FY 25/26 Change
Zone 2 - Courtney Estates $ 25.50 $ 35.70 $10.20
Zone 3 - South Bend Estates $ 95.00 $ 95.00 $ 0.00
Zone 5 - Elmwood Estates $ 30.16 $ 42.22 $12.06
Zone 6 - Chianti $158.76 $198.45 $39.69
Zone 7 - Sterling Ridge $141.98 $141.98 $ 0.00
Zone 8 - Eastwood Estates $190.34 $247.44 $57.10
Costs for the district are paid through assessments upon property owners within the District; hence, there is no fiscal impact to the City.

ATTACHMENTS

1. (3) Resolutions

2. Engineer’s Annual Levy Report Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) that provides for levy and collection of assessments by the County of Stanislaus for the City of Riverbank to pay the maintenance and services of street lighting, landscaping, and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 Engineer's Annual Levy Report: The City Council hereby orders Willdan Financial Services to prepare the Engineer's Annual Levy Report concerning the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the Act.

Section 2 Proposed Improvements and Any Substantial Changes in Existing Improvements: The improvements within the District include: trees, landscaping, walls including graffiti removal, fences, irrigation systems, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, and other related appurtenances and electrical facilities within the landscape strips, parks, trails, greenbelts, ATTACHMENT 1

Page 2 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
medians, and other designated areas. The Engineer's Annual Levy Report describes all new improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the 27
th day of May, 2025; motioned by , seconded by , and
upon roll call was carried by the following City Council vote of :

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ __________________________
Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS

FOR THE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) and initiated proceedings for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) that provides for the levy and collection of assessments by the County of Stanislaus for the City of Riverbank to pay the maintenance and services of all improvements and facilities related thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 Intention: The City Council hereby declares its intention to seek the annual levy of the District pursuant to the Act, over and including the land within the District boundary, and to levy and collect assessments on all such land to pay the annual costs of the improvements for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

Section 2 Description of Improvements and Any Substantial Changes Proposed: The improvements within the District include: trees, landscaping, walls including graffiti removal, fences, irrigation systems, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, and other related appurtenances, and electrical facilities within the landscape strips, parks, trails, greenbelts, medians, and other designated areas. The Annual Levy Report, as ordered by previous Resolution, provides a full and complete description of all improvements and any or all substantial changes to the District or improvements within the District.

Section 3 Boundaries and Designation: The boundaries of the District are described as the boundaries previously defined in the formation documents of the

Page 2 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
original District. The District contains six (6) Benefit Zones known as Zone No. 2 Courtney Estates; Zone No. 3 South Bend Estates Units 1 and 2; and Zone No. 5 Elmwood Estates Unit 1; Zone 6 Chianti Unit 1, Zone 7 Sterling Ridge Unit 1; and Zone 8 Eastwood Estates Unit 1. The District is known and designated as
“Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District”
Section 4 Proposed Assessment Amounts: For Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the proposed assessments for all Zones are outlined in the Engineer's Annual Levy Report.

Section 5 Public Hearing(s): The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a Public Hearing annually concerning the levy of assessments for the District in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 22626 of the Act.

Section 6 Notice: The City Clerk shall give notice of the time and place of the Public Hearing by causing the publishing of this Resolution, once in the local paper, not less than ten (10) days before the date of the Public Hearing and by posting a copy of this Resolution on the official bulletin board customarily used by the City Council for the posting of notices.

Section 7 Time of Public Hearing: Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as feasible in the regular meeting chambers located at 6707 Third Street, Riverbank, California.

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
____________________________ __________________________ Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL LEVY REPORT

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, ordered the preparation of an Engineer's Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) for the district known and designated as the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”); and,
WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Report as required by Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 22566 of said Act; and, WHEREAS, this City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and is preliminarily satisfied with the District, each and all of the budget items and documents as set forth therein, and is satisfied on a preliminary basis that the assessments have been spread in accordance with the benefits received from the improvements, maintenance, operation, and services to be performed within each Zone as set forth in said Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CONSOLIDATED LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 That the above recitals are all true and correct.

Page 2 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
Section 3 The Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

Section 4 That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________________ __________________________ Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor
Attachment: Consolidated L & L Engineer’s Annual Levy Report – 2025/2026 City of Riverbank
Consolidated
Landscaping and Lighting District
2025/2026 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 27, 2025
Public Hearing: June 10, 2025
27368 Via Industria
Suite 200
Temecula, CA 92590
T 951.587.3500 | 800.755.6864
F 951.587.3510
www.willdan.com
ATTACHMENT 2

AFFIDAVIT FOR THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
City of Riverbank
Stanislaus County, State of California
Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District
This Report describes the District and all relevant zones therein including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Stanislaus County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District.

The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2025.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
By: ________________________________
Tony Thrasher
Principal Consultant
District Administration Services
By: ________________________________
Tyrone Peter
PE # C 81888

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - OVERVIEW 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
B. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION 2
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 3
PART II - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4
A. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE DISTRICT 4
B. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES 6 C. DISTRICT ZONES AND SPECIFIC IMPROVEMENTS 6
PART III - METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 10
A. GENERAL 10
B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS 10
C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 12
PART IV - DISTRICT BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 14
PART V - DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS 15
PART VI — 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL 18
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 1 of 28

PART I - OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Riverbank (“City”) annually levies and collects special assessments in order to maintain the improvements within the Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”). The District is a consolidation of several landscape and lighting districts formed pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”). Each of the original districts is identified as benefit zones (“Zones”) within the Consolidated District. The various improvements and the expenses associated with each Zone are identified and budgeted independently and are levied annually pursuant to the 1972 Act.

This Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Report”) has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the 1972 Act. This Report describes the District, all Zones and improvements therein, any annexations or other modifications to the District including any substantial changes to the improvements, the method of apportionment, the boundaries of the District, and financial information including the district budgets and proposed annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The proposed assessments are based on the historic and estimated costs to maintain the improvements that provide a direct and special benefit to properties within the District. The costs of improvements and the annual levy for each Zone include all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves. Each parcel is assessed proportionately for only those improvements provided and for which the parcel receives special benefits.

For the purposes of this Report, the word “parcel” refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessment Number by the County of Stanislaus Assessor’s Office. The County of Stanislaus Auditor/Controller uses Assessment Numbers and specific fund numbers to identify properties assessed for special district benefit assessments on the tax roll.

Pursuant to Chapter 3, beginning with Section 22620 of the 1972 Act the City Council shall conduct a noticed annual public hearing to consider all public comments and written protests regarding the District. Following the annual public hearing and review of the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report, the City Council may order amendments to the Report or confirm the Report as submitted. Following final approval of the Report and confirmation of the assessments contained therein, the City Council will by resolution: order the improvements to be made and confirm the levy and collection of assessments pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 1, beginning with Section 22640 of the 1972 Act. The assessment rates and method of apportionment described in this Report as approved or modified by the City Council defines the assessments to be applied to each parcel within the District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

The assessments as approved will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller to be included on the property tax roll for each parcel within the District and respective Zones.

If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 2 of 28 parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rates contained in this Report as approved by the City Council.

B. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
The District and the Zones therein have been formed and are annually levied pursuant to the 1972 Act, beginning with Section 22500. The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received.

Compliance with the California Constitution
All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (enacted by the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996).

Pursuant to the California Constitution Article XIIID Section 5, certain assessments that were existing on July 1, 1997, the effective date of Article XIIID, are exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4 and property owner balloting for the assessments is not required until such time that the assessments are increased. Specifically, the City determined that the improvements and the annual assessment for each of the Zones within the Consolidated District were part of the conditions of property development and approved by the original property owner (developer). As such, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5(b), all the property owners approved the existing District assessments at the time the assessments were created (originally imposed pursuant to a 100% landowner petition). Therefore, the pre-existing assessment amounts (the maximum assessments identified in this Report) are exempt from the procedural requirements Article XIIID Section 4.

The proposed assessment for the current fiscal year may be less than or equal to the maximum assessment rate previously approved and adopted for the District. Any proposed assessment that exceeds the adjusted maximum assessment rate is considered an increased assessment. Although the current maximum assessment for each Zone within the District is identified as an exempt assessment pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5(b), it is recognized that these assessments may not be sufficient to cover the annual cost of providing the improvements in the future. In such cases, the revenue shortfall maybe funded by other revenue sources or an assessment increase may be proposed. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIID, all new or increased assessments (the incremental increase) are subject to both the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4, including a property owner protest proceeding (property owner assessment balloting).

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 3 of 28 C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this proposed District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
 The installation or planting of landscaping.
 The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
 The installation or construction of public lighting facilities.  The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
 The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing.  The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
 The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
 The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
 Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;  Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;  Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;
 Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.
 Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

The 1972 Act defines "Maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 4 of 28  Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.  Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.  The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste.  The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

PART II - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District provides for the continued maintenance and operation of landscaping and/or street lighting, and related services within the public right-of-ways for specific developments within the City.

The District is comprised of specific developments (residential tracts) that were originally formed as separate 1972 Act districts. The districts were formed to ensure the ongoing maintenance of local landscaping and lighting improvements associated with the residential subdivisions and installed as part of the development of properties within those subdivisions. These districts were later consolidated into this single District pursuant to Chapter 2 Article 2 Section 22605 (d) of the 1972 Act, with each of the original districts being identified as a Zone. Each of the Zones includes parcels that are associated with specific improvements and services that provide a special benefit to the properties. The total cost of providing the improvements within each Zone are equitably spread among only the benefiting parcels.

A. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE DISTRICT
Modifications to the District structure could include but are not limited to:
 Substantial changes or expansion of the improvements provided;  Substantial changes in the service provided;
 Modifications or restructuring of the District or Zones including annexation or detachment of Zones or specific parcels;
 Revisions in the method of apportionment;
 Proposed new or increased assessments.

In Fiscal Year 2000/01, Zone 1 (Avery Estates) and Zone 4 (Sierra Vista Estates Unit 2) were detached from the Consolidated District.
 Zone 1 was initially established within the District to provide landscaping and lighting improvements within a planned residential development known as Avery Estates. This development was to include a small eleven-unit residential City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 5 of 28 subdivision generally located south of Townsend Avenue and east of Terminal Avenue, directly south and adjacent to Reich Lane. This residential subdivision was not developed and the proposed improvements to be installed never materialized. The tentative tract map for this subdivision has expired and therefore the Zone was detached from the District.
 Zone 4 was initially established within the District to provide landscaping and lighting improvements including street lighting, a drainage pond, and fencing within the development known as Sierra Vista Estates Unit 2. This development was to include a small ten-unit residential subdivision generally located south of Reich Lane, east of Terminal Avenue, north of Van Dusen Avenue, and west of Claus Road. This original residential subdivision was not completed as planned and only the street lighting improvements had been installed. On February 14, 2000, the City formed Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2000-01 (Sierra Vista Estates) that incorporated the original Sierra Vista Estates Unit 2 (Zone 4) as well as other properties. Concurrently with the formation of this new 1972 Act district, Zone 4 was detached from the Consolidated District.

In Fiscal Year 2005/06, three zones were added, Zone 6 (Chianti), Zone 7 (Sterling Ridge) and Zone 8 (Eastwood Estates).
 Zone 6 - The purpose of the District is to ensure the ongoing maintenance, operation and servicing of median landscaping, certain perimeter landscaping, and street lighting improvements installed in connection with development of properties within the District known as the Chianti Subdivision.
 Zone 7 - The purpose of the District is to ensure the ongoing maintenance, operation and servicing of median landscaping, certain perimeter landscaping, and street lighting improvements installed in connection with development of properties within the District known as Sterling Ridge.
 Zone 8 - The purpose of the District is to ensure the ongoing maintenance, operation and servicing of median landscaping, certain perimeter landscaping, and street lighting improvements installed in connection with development of properties within the District known as Eastwood Estates.

In Fiscal Year 2011/12, 86 parcels in Elmwood Estates Unit 2 were added to Zone 5.  Elmwood Estates Unit 2 — This residential tract encompasses an area located generally east of Roselle Avenue and north of the M.I.D. Main Canal at Rosebrook Drive and includes eighty-six (86) single-family residential lots. The parcels within this development are identified by the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Office as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 075-095-001-000 through 075-095-086-000. This development provides funding for the perimeter parkway landscaping and street lighting associated with the development.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 6 of 28 B. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES Each Zone within the District consists of properties, subdivisions and developments that are clearly associated with the improvements maintained by the District. The parcels assessed for special benefits are all part of a development or subdivision that originally installed the improvements or are directly associated with the improvements by proximity and receive special benefits from those improvements.

The improvements within each Zone vary, but include specific street lighting facilities and/or landscaped areas associated with the properties within each Zone. The Improvements may include but are not limited to:
 Landscape improvements within the parkways, entryways and other public rightof-ways or open space areas including street trees, turf, ground cover, shrubs, irrigation and drainage systems, entry monuments, and block walls or other fencing.
 Street lighting improvements within or adjacent to the subdivisions and developments including electrical costs, maintenance, repair and replacement of the poles, lights, wires or other equipment associated with the street lights.  Any appurtenant facilities, services or improvements directly associated with any of the foregoing improvements including incidental expenses.

All improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. The frequency and specific maintenance operations required within the District and each Zone are determined by City staff. The District assessments fund all necessary utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance costs associated with the improvements. The annual costs of providing the improvements within each Zone are spread among all benefiting parcels in proportion to the benefits received. Only parcels that receive special benefits from the services and improvements are assessed. The expenditures and assessments set forth in this report are based upon the City’s estimate of the costs associated with the improvements in each Zone including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses.

C. DISTRICT ZONES AND SPECIFIC IMPROVEMENTS
The location, boundaries and specific improvements provided within each Zone are described in this section. The determination and calculation of special benefit is discussed in the Method of Apportionment and the corresponding expenses, revenues and assessments are summarized in the budget for each Zone.

Zone 2 (Courtney Estates) — This Zone is generally located south of Patterson Road and west of Jackson Avenue at Courtney Court. This Zone includes twelve (12) residential parcels within the residential subdivision known as Courtney Estates, identified on Book 75 Page 43 of the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Parcel Maps.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 7 of 28 The improvements maintained and serviced within Zone 2 include two (2) street lights installed as part of the residential development.
 One (1) street light is located at the west end of Courtney Court (end of the cul-desac);  One (1) street light is located at the entrance to the development on the northwest corner of Courtney Court and Jackson Avenue.

Zone 3 (South Bend Estates Units 1 and 2) — This Zone is generally located south of Patterson Road (State Highway 108) and generally north and east of the M.I.D. Main Canal. This Zone includes seventy-one (71) residential parcels within the subdivision known as South Bend Estates Units 1 and 2; identified on Book 74 Page 22 of the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Parcel Maps.

The improvements maintained and serviced within Zone 3 were installed as part of the residential development and include sixteen (16) street lights and approximately 1,310 linear feet of parkway landscaping.
 Five (5) street lights are located on the perimeter of the development on the south side of Patterson Road;
 The remaining eleven (11) street lights are located within the residential subdivision on Hot Springs Lane, Hot Springs Court, Sandy Ridge Drive, Red Rock Lane, Rock Creek Road, Clearwater Way and Rockypoint Way;  Approximately 1,240 linear feet of parkway landscaping adjacent to the subdivision along the south side of Patterson Road (the entire length of the South Bend Estates Units 1 and 2 subdivisions);
 Approximately 70 linear feet of parkway landscaping at the intersection of Red Rock Lane and Clearwater Way within the subdivision.

Zone 5 (Elmwood Estates Units 1 and 2) — This Zone is located generally east of Roselle Avenue and north of the M.I.D. Main Canal at Rosebrook Drive. This Zone includes one hundred seventy-eight (178) residential parcels within the subdivision known as Elmwood Estates Units 1 and 2, identified on Book 75 Page 49 of the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Parcel Maps and Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 075-095-001-000 through 075-095-086-000.

The improvements maintained and serviced within Zone 5 were installed as part of the residential development and include ten (10) street lights and approximately 830 linear feet of parkway landscaping associated with the Elmwood Estates Unit 1 development and ten (10) street lights associated with the Elmwood Estates Unit 2 development.  One (1) street light is located on the perimeter of the development at the northeast corner of Roselle Avenue and Rosebrook Drive;
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 8 of 28  The remaining nine (9) street lights are locate within the residential subdivision on Greenoaks Court, Aspen Court, Rosebrook Drive, Greenoaks Drive and Aspen Lane;
 Approximately 830 linear feet of parkway landscaping adjacent to the subdivision along the east side of Roselle Avenue (the entire length of the Elmwood Estates Unit 1 subdivision).
 Ten (10) street lights are located within the residential subdivision Unit 2 on South Rosebrook Drive, Pierce Lane, Walnut Lane and Sutton Road; Zone 6 (Chianti Subdivision Unit 1) – The Tract encompasses the area of land identified by the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Office as Assessor’s Parcel Number 075-031-035 (2.816 acres) located west of Roselle Avenue and south of Morrill Road. It is proposed to include 13 Single-Family Residential lots at full development.  The Improvements serviced and maintained within Zone 6 consist of 2,205 square feet of landscaping along Roselle Avenue and three (3) 150W street lights on Caviani Court.

Zone 7 (Sterling Ridge Unit 1) – The Tract encompasses the area of land identified by the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Office as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 075-015-010, 075-015-017, 075-015-021, and 075-020-006 (46.1 acres) located east of Roselle Avenue, between Talbot Avenue and Pocket Avenue. It is proposed to include 183 SingleFamily Residential lots at full development.  The Improvements serviced and maintained within Zone 7 consist of 111,589 square feet of perimeter landscaping along Litt Road south of Pocket Avenue and extending to the southern border of the development. In addition, thirty-three (33) 150W street lights are located throughout the Tract;
 Installation of tables, trees and other park improvements at Harless Park.

Zone 8 (Eastwood Estates Unit 1) – The Tract encompasses the area of land identified by the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Office as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 074-018-052 and 074-018-055 through 074-018-060, located west of Oakdale Road Street between Candlewood Place and Karen Alane Way. The Assessor Parcel Numbers represent 7 Single Family Residential lots.
 The Improvements serviced and maintained within Zone 8 consist of 800 square feet of landscaping along the west side of Oakdale Road south of Raintree Lane and north of Cherry Tree Lane. In addition, there are two (2) 150W street lights on Leo Court.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 9 of 28 The table below lists the various Zones within the District and summarizes the number of parcels, the Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU) and the improvements within each Zone:

Benefit Zones
Zone Description Parcels EDU Lights Landscape
2 Courtney Estates 12 12 2 0 LF
3 South Bend Units 1 & 2 71 71 16 1,310 LF
5 Elmwood Estates Units 1 & 2 178 178 20 830 LF
6 Chianti Subdivision 13 13 3 2,205 SF
7 Sterling Ridge 183 183 33 111,589 SF
8 Eastwood Estates 7 7 2 800 SF
Number of Improvements
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 10 of 28

PART III - METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A. GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
The formula used for calculating assessments in each Zone of the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.

In addition, pursuant to the California Constitution Article XIIID Section 4 (with some exceptions), a parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel and provides that only special benefits are assessable and the District must separate the general benefits from the special benefits.

B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements and their associated costs have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits received from the improvements. The installation of the improvements and approval of an annual assessment were part of the conditions of property development and approved by the original property owner (developer). As such, pursuant to the California Constitution Article XIIID Section 5(b), the maximum assessment amounts identified in this Report were approved by all the property owners at the time the assessments were created (originally imposed pursuant to a 100% landowner petition). Therefore, the existing assessment amount for each Zone is not subject to the procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4 (property owner ballot proceedings). Although the current assessments do not require additional property owner approval, the improvements within each Zone clearly provide a special benefit to the parcels assessed and therefore, the existing assessments are in compliance with the substantive requirements of Article XIIID Section 4.

Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (assessment methodology) is based on the premise that each of the assessed parcels within the District and Zones receives benefit from the improvements maintained and financed by annual assessments.

Specifically, the assessments associated with each Zone are for the maintenance of local landscaping and/or street lighting within the Zones. The desirability and security of City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 11 of 28 properties within each Zone are enhanced by the presence of street lighting and wellmaintained landscaping in close proximity to those properties.

The special benefits associated with the local landscaping improvements are specifically:
 Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements.  Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the Zones providing a positive representation of the area.
 Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping.
 Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, and dust and debris control.
 Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties.  Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti.
 Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels within the Zones by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation and attenuating noise.

The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:
 Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection.  Increased nighttime safety on roads and highways.
 Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see.  Improved ingress and egress to property.
 Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or property.
 Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss.
 Increased promotion of business during nighttime hours in the case of commercial properties.

All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 12 of 28 General Benefits – The Zone improvements to be provided and maintained by the District are a direct result of property development within the Zones and would otherwise not be required or necessary. Developers typically install local improvements to enhance the marketability and value of properties within the development and/or as conditions of development. In either case, the improvements are clearly installed for the benefit of the Zone properties being developed and not for the benefit of surrounding properties outside the District boundaries. Although the Zone improvements (by virtue of their location) may be visible to surrounding properties, any benefit to surrounding properties is incidental and cannot be considered a direct and special benefit. Furthermore, most developments within the City typically have various landscaping and lighting improvements specifically associated with their development and these improvements are funded by properties within those developments. Therefore, it has been determined that the Zone improvements and the on-going operation and maintenance of those improvements provide no identifiable or measurable general benefit to properties outside the District Zones or to the public at large.

C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
Equivalent Dwelling Units: To assess benefits equitably, it is necessary to correlate the different type of parcels within the District to each other as well as their relationship to the improvements. The Equivalent Dwelling Unit method of apportioning benefit is typically seen as the most appropriate and equitable assessment methodology for districts formed under the 1972 Act, as the benefit to each parcel from the improvements are typically apportioned as a function of land use type, size and development.

The Equivalent Dwelling Unit method of assessment apportionment uses the single family home site as the basic unit of assessment. A single family home site equals one Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU). Every other land use is converted to EDU’s based on an assessment formula that equates the property’s specific development status, type of development (land use), and size of the property, as compared to a single-family home site. Although the EDU method of apportionment is an appropriate method of calculating each parcel’s benefit and assessment, it should be noted that all properties within this District are identified as single family home sites and therefore benefit equally from the improvements provided in each respective Zone. Therefore, each parcel is assigned 1.0 EDU and the costs associated with each Zone are actually spread equally among all benefiting parcels within that Zone.

The following formulas are used to calculate the annual assessments for each Zone. The Balance to Levy represents the total amount to be collected through the annual assessments. The Levy Per EDU (Assessment Rate) is the result of dividing the total Balance to Levy by the Total EDU. This Assessment Rate multiplied by each parcel’s individual EDU determines each parcel’s levy amount. This process and formulas are applied separately to each Zone.

For Zone 6 Chianti, Zone 7 Sterling Ridge, and Zone 8 Eastwood Estates, the Maximum Assessment is equal to the Initial Assessment approved by property owners adjusted annually by the percentage increase of the Local Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Area for All Urban Consumers. Beginning in the second City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 13 of 28 fiscal year of the District and each fiscal year thereafter, the Maximum Assessment will be recalculated and a new Maximum Assessment established. The CPI used to calculate the Maximum Assessment for FY 2025/26 is 2.69%.

Total Balance to Levy / Total EDU in Zone = Levy per EDU (Assessment Rate) Assessment Rate x Parcel’s EDU = Parcel’s Levy Amount
Or more simply stated, since all Zone parcels are 1 EDU:

Total Balance to Levy / Total Assessable Parcels in Zone = Parcel Levy Amount
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 14 of 28 PART IV - DISTRICT BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
Zone No. 2 Zone No. 3 Zone No. 5 Zone No. 6 Zone No. 7 Zone No. 8 Courtney South Bend Elmwood Chianti Sterling Eastwood
Estates Estates Estates Ridge Estates District
Units 1 & 2 Units 1 & 2 Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit 1 Totals

DIRECT COSTS
Landscape Maintenance $0 $6,720 $2,760 $2,520 $6,420 $2,520 $20,940 Landscape Utilities 0 0
Utilities 240 1,300 3,000 400 6,000 240 11,180
Repairs/Abatement 0 0 0 0 7,000 0 7,000
Street Lighting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Street Light Utilities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Miscellaneous/Materials/Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Direct Costs (Subtotal) $240 $8,020 $5,760 $2,920 $19,420 $2,760 $39,120

ADMINISTRATION COSTS
City Administration & Overhead $0 $700 $340 $260 $2,500 $0 $3,800 District Administration 74 441 1,105 81 1,136 43 2,879
County Administration Fee 3 15 37 3 38 1 97
Administration Costs (Subtotal) $77 $1,155 $1,482 $343 $3,674 $45 $6,776

LEVY BREAKDOWN
Total Direct and Admin. Costs $317 $9,175 $7,242 $3,263 $23,094 $2,805 $45,896 Reserve Collection/ (Transfers) 111 (2,430) 274 (684) 2,889 (1,073) (913) Contribution Replenishment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other Revenues/General Fund Contribution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Capital Improvement Project Fund Collection/(Transfers) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Balance to Levy $428 $6,745 $7,516 $2,580 $25,982 $1,732 $44,984

DISTRICT STATISTICS
Total Parcels 12 71 178 13 188 7 469
Total Parcels Levied 12 71 178 13 183 7 464
Total Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU) 12.00 71.00 178.00 13.00 183.00 7.00 464.00 Levy Per EDU $35.70 $95.00 $42.22 $198.46 $141.98 $247.44 Maximum Levy per EDU $42.64 $95.00 $59.60 $209.28 $382.88 $297.95

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION
Beginning Reserve Fund Balance ($1,083) ($17,048) ($18,996) ($6,520) $109,484 ($4,378) $61,459 Reseve Fund Activity 111 (2,430) 274 (684) 2,889 (1,073) (913) Ending Reserve Fund Balance (Projected) ($971) ($19,478) ($18,722) ($7,204) $112,373 ($5,451) $60,546 Beginning Capital Improvement Project Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Capital Improvement Project Fund Activity 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ending Capital Improvement Project Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 15 of 28

PART V - DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS
The original assessment diagrams and tract maps for the District were previously approved and submitted to the City in the format required by the 1972 Act. These diagrams are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and by reference are made part of this Report.

The boundaries for each Zone within the District are identified by the specific development and subdivisions associated with each Zone and defined by the subdivision boundaries shown on the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Maps. The parcel identification, lines, and dimensions of each parcel within the District and Zone are those lines and dimensions shown on the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Maps of for the year in which this Report was prepared and by reference are incorporated and made part of this Report.

The following pages are reproductions of the County Assessor’s Parcel Maps associated with each subdivision and Zone.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 16 of 28

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 17 of 28 City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 18 of 28 PART VI — 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the Stanislaus County Assessor's map for the year in which this Report is prepared.

A listing of parcels assessed within this District, along with the assessment amounts, is included on the following pages. If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report. Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.

Non-assessable lots or parcels include areas of public streets and other roadways (typically not assigned an APN by the County); dedicated public easements, open space areas and rights-of-ways including public greenbelts and parkways; utility right-of-ways; common areas; landlocked parcels, small parcels vacated by the County, bifurcated lots, and any other property that cannot be developed or has specific development restrictions.

These types of parcels are considered to receive little or no benefit from the improvements and are therefore exempted from assessment.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 19 of 28 APN EDUs Zone Charge
075-043-056-000 1.00 2 $35.70
075-043-057-000 1.00 2 35.70
075-043-058-000 1.00 2 35.70
075-043-059-000 1.00 2 35.70
075-043-060-000 1.00 2 35.70
075-043-061-000 1.00 2 35.70
075-043-062-000 1.00 2 35.70
075-043-063-000 1.00 2 35.70
075-043-064-000 1.00 2 35.70
075-043-065-000 1.00 2 35.70
075-043-066-000 1.00 2 35.70
075-043-067-000 1.00 2 35.70
Total: 12.00 $428.40
074-022-001-000 1.00 3 $95.00
074-022-002-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-003-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-004-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-005-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-006-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-007-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-008-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-009-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-010-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-011-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-012-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-013-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-014-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-015-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-016-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-017-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-018-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-019-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-020-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-021-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-022-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-023-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-024-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-025-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-026-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-029-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-030-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-031-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-032-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-033-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-034-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-035-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-036-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-037-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-038-000 1.00 3 95.00
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 20 of 28 APN EDUs Zone Charge
074-022-039-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-040-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-041-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-042-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-043-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-044-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-045-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-046-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-047-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-048-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-049-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-050-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-051-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-052-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-053-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-054-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-055-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-056-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-057-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-058-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-059-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-060-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-061-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-062-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-063-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-064-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-065-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-066-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-067-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-068-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-069-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-070-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-075-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-076-000 1.00 3 95.00
074-022-077-000 1.00 3 95.00
Total: 71.00 $6,745.00
075-049-001-000 1.00 5 $42.22
075-049-002-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-003-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-004-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-005-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-006-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-007-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-008-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-009-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-010-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-011-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-012-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-013-000 1.00 5 42.22
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 21 of 28 APN EDUs Zone Charge
075-049-014-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-015-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-016-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-017-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-018-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-019-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-020-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-021-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-022-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-023-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-024-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-025-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-026-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-027-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-028-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-029-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-030-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-031-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-032-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-033-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-034-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-035-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-036-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-037-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-038-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-039-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-040-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-041-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-042-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-043-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-044-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-045-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-046-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-047-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-048-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-049-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-050-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-051-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-052-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-053-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-054-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-055-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-056-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-057-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-058-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-059-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-060-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-061-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-062-000 1.00 5 42.22
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 22 of 28 APN EDUs Zone Charge
075-049-063-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-064-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-065-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-066-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-067-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-068-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-069-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-070-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-071-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-072-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-073-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-074-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-075-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-076-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-077-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-078-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-079-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-080-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-081-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-082-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-083-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-084-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-085-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-086-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-087-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-088-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-089-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-090-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-091-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-049-092-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-001-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-002-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-003-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-004-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-005-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-006-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-007-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-008-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-009-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-010-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-011-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-012-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-013-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-014-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-015-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-016-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-017-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-018-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-019-000 1.00 5 42.22
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 23 of 28 APN EDUs Zone Charge
075-095-020-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-021-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-022-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-023-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-024-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-025-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-026-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-027-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-028-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-029-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-030-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-031-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-032-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-033-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-034-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-035-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-036-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-037-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-038-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-039-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-040-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-041-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-042-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-043-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-044-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-045-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-046-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-047-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-048-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-049-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-050-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-051-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-052-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-053-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-054-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-055-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-056-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-057-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-058-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-059-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-060-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-061-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-062-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-063-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-064-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-065-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-066-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-067-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-068-000 1.00 5 42.22
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 24 of 28 APN EDUs Zone Charge
075-095-069-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-070-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-071-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-072-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-073-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-074-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-075-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-076-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-077-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-078-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-079-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-080-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-081-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-082-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-083-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-084-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-085-000 1.00 5 42.22
075-095-086-000 1.00 5 42.22
Total: 178.00 $7,515.16
075-031-036-000 1.00 6 $198.46
075-031-037-000 1.00 6 198.46
075-031-038-000 1.00 6 198.46
075-031-039-000 1.00 6 198.46
075-031-040-000 1.00 6 198.46
075-031-041-000 1.00 6 198.46
075-031-042-000 1.00 6 198.46
075-031-043-000 1.00 6 198.46
075-031-044-000 1.00 6 198.46
075-031-045-000 1.00 6 198.46
075-031-046-000 1.00 6 198.46
075-031-047-000 1.00 6 198.46
075-031-048-000 1.00 6 198.46
Total: 13.00 $2,579.98
075-088-001-000 1.00 7 $141.98
075-088-002-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-003-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-004-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-005-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-006-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-007-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-008-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-009-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-010-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-011-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-012-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-013-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-014-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-015-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-016-000 1.00 7 141.98
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 25 of 28 APN EDUs Zone Charge
075-088-017-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-018-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-019-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-020-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-021-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-022-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-023-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-024-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-025-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-026-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-027-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-028-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-029-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-030-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-031-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-032-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-033-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-034-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-035-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-036-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-037-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-038-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-039-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-040-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-041-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-042-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-043-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-044-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-045-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-046-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-047-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-048-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-049-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-050-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-051-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-052-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-053-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-054-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-055-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-056-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-057-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-058-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-059-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-060-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-061-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-062-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-088-063-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-001-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-002-000 1.00 7 141.98
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 26 of 28 APN EDUs Zone Charge
075-089-003-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-004-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-005-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-006-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-007-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-008-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-009-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-010-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-011-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-012-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-013-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-014-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-015-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-016-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-017-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-018-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-019-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-020-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-021-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-022-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-023-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-024-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-025-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-026-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-027-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-028-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-029-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-030-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-031-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-032-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-033-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-034-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-035-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-036-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-037-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-038-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-039-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-040-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-041-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-042-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-043-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-044-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-045-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-046-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-047-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-048-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-049-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-050-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-051-000 1.00 7 141.98
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 27 of 28 APN EDUs Zone Charge
075-089-052-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-053-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-054-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-055-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-056-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-057-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-089-058-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-001-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-002-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-003-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-004-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-005-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-006-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-007-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-008-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-009-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-010-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-011-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-012-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-013-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-014-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-015-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-016-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-017-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-018-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-019-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-020-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-021-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-022-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-023-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-024-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-025-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-026-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-027-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-028-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-029-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-030-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-031-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-032-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-033-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-034-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-035-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-036-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-037-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-038-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-039-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-040-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-041-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-042-000 1.00 7 141.98
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Consolidated Lighting and Landscape District Page 28 of 28 APN EDUs Zone Charge
075-090-043-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-044-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-045-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-046-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-047-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-048-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-049-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-050-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-051-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-052-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-053-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-054-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-055-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-056-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-057-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-058-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-059-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-060-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-061-000 1.00 7 141.98
075-090-063-000 1.00 7 141.98
Total: 183.00 $25,982.34
074-018-052-000 1.00 8 $247.44
074-018-055-000 1.00 8 247.44
074-018-056-000 1.00 8 247.44
074-018-057-000 1.00 8 247.44
074-018-058-000 1.00 8 247.44
074-018-059-000 1.00 8 247.44
074-018-060-000 1.00 8 247.44
Total: 7.00 $1,732.08
*Totals may differ from budget due to rounding.

Page 1 of 2 ends

Item 9.5-B- CC/LRA -05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL/ LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.5-B
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject/ Title: Resolutions – Ridgewood Place Landscape & Lighting District:
1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. 2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Declaring its Intention to Levy Annual Assessments for the Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
3) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California for Preliminary Approval of the Annual Levy Report for the Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Kathleen Cleek, Capital Projects/Regulatory Compliance Manager

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, declare the City’s intention to levy annual assessments, and preliminary approval of the annual levy report for the Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

SUMMARY
The City of Riverbank annually levies and collects special assessments for landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and street lighting. The District was formed in 1998 and is levied annually pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). The District assessments were approved by the property owners of record through a protest ballot

Page 2 of 2 ends

Item 9.5-B- CC/LRA -05/27/2025
proceeding at the time the District was formed in compliance with the substantive and procedural requirements of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”).

The Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the 1972 Act. The report details the improvements and financial information including the district budgets and proposed annual assessments. The costs of improvements and the annual levy including all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves are assessed to each parcel within the District proportinate to the parcel’s special benefits. The attached resolutions represent the first of two steps in the annual levy of assessments on the district for fiscal year 2025/2026. A Public Hearing to consider adoption of the report and annual levy of assessents is scheduled for June 10, 2025.

Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, declare the City’s intention to levy annual assessments, and preliminary approval of the annual levy report for the Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

STRATEGIC PLAN
This is directly related to the City’s Strategic Plan, which can be found at www.riverbank.org.

FISCAL IMPACT
The annual assessments for Ridgewood will increase by $55.36 annually to cover the increased maintenance costs in the new Grover Landscaping Contract, which increased in this district from $600 annually to $2,880. The increase will also help cover tree trimming and unforeseen irrigation repairs.

The annual assessments for parcels in the Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 are as follows:

FY 24/25 FY 25/26 Change in Assessment
Annual Parcel Assessments $240.71 $296.07 $55.36
Costs for the district are paid through assessments upon property owners within the District; hence, there is no fiscal impact to the City.

ATTACHMENTS

1. (3) Resolutions

2. Engineer’s Annual Levy Report Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolutio 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE RIDGEWOOD PLACE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) that provides for levy and collection of assessments by the County of Stanislaus for the City of Riverbank to pay the maintenance and services of street lighting, landscaping, and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RIDGEWOOD PLACE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:

ATTACHMENT 1

Page 2 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolutio 2025-
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the 27
th day of May, 2025; motioned by , seconded by , and
upon roll call was carried by the following City Council vote of :

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________________ __________________________ Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS

FOR THE RIDGEWOOD PLACE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) and initiated proceedings for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) that provides for the levy and collection of assessments by the County of Stanislaus for the City of Riverbank to pay the maintenance and services of all improvements and facilities related thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RIDGEWOOD PLACE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 3 Boundaries and Designation: The boundaries of the District are described as the boundaries previously defined in the formation documents of the

Page 2 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
original District. The District contains all parcels located in the Ridgewood Place Project. The District is known and designated as
“Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District”
Section 4 Proposed Assessment Amounts: For Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the proposed assessments for all Zones are outlined in the Engineer's Annual Levy Report.

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ __________________________
Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL LEVY REPORT

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, ordered the preparation of an Engineer's Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) for the district known and designated as the Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”); and,
WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Report as required by Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 22566 of said Act; and, WHEREAS, this City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and is preliminarily satisfied with the District, each and all of the budget items and documents as set forth therein, and is satisfied on a preliminary basis that the assessments have been spread in accordance with the benefits received from the improvements, maintenance, operation, and services to be performed within each Zone as set forth in said Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE RIDGEWOOD PLACE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 That the above recitals are all true and correct.

Section 2 That the Report as presented consists of the following:
a. A Description of Improvements

Page 2 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
b. The Annual Budget (Costs and Expenses of Maintenance, Operations, and Services)
c. A Description of the Method of Apportionment resulting in an Assessment Rate per Equivalent Dwelling Unit.

Section 3 The Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

Section 4 That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the 27
th day of May, 2025; motioned by , seconded by
, and upon roll call was carried by the following City Council vote of :

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________________ __________________________ Gabriela Hernandez, CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor
Attachment: Engineer’s Report – Ridgewood L&L for FY 2025/2026 City of Riverbank
Ridgewood Place
Landscaping and Lighting District
2025/2026 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 27, 2025
Public Hearing: June 10, 2025
27368 Via Industria
Suite 200
Temecula, CA 92590
T 951.587.3500 | 800.755.6864
F 951.587.3510
www.willdan.com
ATTACHMENT 2

AFFIDAVIT FOR THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
City of Riverbank
Stanislaus County, State of California
Ridgewood Place Landscaping and Lighting District
This Report describes the District including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Stanislaus County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District.

The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2025.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - OVERVIEW 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
B. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION 2
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 3
D. DESCRIPTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS 4
PART II - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5
E. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE DISTRICT 5
F. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT 5
PART III - METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 5
A. GENERAL 5
B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS 6
C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 7
D. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA 8
PART IV - DISTRICT BUDGET FY 2025/2026 10
PART V — DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS 11
PART VI — 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL 14

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 1 of 15

PART I - OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Riverbank (“City”) annually levies and collects special assessments in order to maintain the improvements within the Ridgewood Place Landscape and Lighting District (“District”). The District was formed in 1998 and is annually levied pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). The District assessments were approved by the property owners of record through a protest ballot proceeding at the time the District was formed in compliance with the substantive and procedural requirements of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”).

This Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Report”) has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the 1972 Act. This Report describes the District, the improvements therein, any annexations or other modifications to the District including any substantial changes to the improvements, the method of apportionment, the boundaries of the District, and financial information including the district budgets and proposed annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The proposed assessments are based on the historic and estimated costs to maintain the improvements that provide a direct and special benefit to properties within the District. The costs of improvements and the annual levy including all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves are assessed to each parcel within the District proportionate to the parcel’s special benefits.

Pursuant to Chapter 3, beginning with Section 22620 of the 1972 Act, the City Council shall conduct a noticed annual public hearing to consider all public comments and written protests regarding the District. Following the annual public hearing and review of the Report, the City Council may order amendments to the Report or confirm the Report as submitted. Following final approval of the Report and confirmation of the assessments contained therein, the City Council will, by resolution, order the improvements to be made and confirm the levy and collection of assessments pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 1, and beginning with Section 22640 of the 1972 Act. The assessment rate and method of apportionment described in this Report as approved or modified by the City Council defines the assessments to be applied to each parcel within the District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

The assessments as approved will be submitted to the County Auditor/Controller to be included on the property tax roll for each parcel within the District. If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 2 of 15 identified and resubmitted to the County. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate contained in this Report as approved by the City Council.

B. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
The District has been formed and is annually levied pursuant to the 1972 Act, beginning with Section 22500. The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received.

Compliance with the Current Legislation
All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the Article XIIID, which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.

This District was formed after the passage of Proposition 218 and the assessments contained herein were established and approved pursuant to the provisions of the Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically, parcels within the District are assessed for only the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on those parcels pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4 (a); and the assessments and assessment range formula described in this report were approved by the property owners at the time of formation through a property owner protest ballot proceeding pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4 (c, d & e).

Briefly, the assessment range formula states that the assessment initially approved by the property owners may be increased each year by the greater of 3.0% or the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) to establish an adjusted maximum assessment each year. This adjusted maximum assessment is calculated independently from the actual assessment approved each fiscal year. The proposed assessment for the current fiscal year may be less than or equal to the maximum assessment rate previously approved and adopted for the District. Any proposed assessment that exceeds the adjusted maximum assessment rate is considered an increased assessment.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Article XIIID, all new or increased assessments (the incremental increase) are subject to both the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4, including a property owner protest proceeding (property owner assessment balloting).

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 3 of 15 C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this proposed District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
 The installation or planting of landscaping.
 The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
 The installation or construction of public lighting facilities.  The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
 The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing.  The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

The 1972 Act defines "Maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 4 of 15  Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.  Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.  The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste.  The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

D. DESCRIPTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements providing benefit to parcels within the District include specific street lighting facilities and landscaped areas originally installed as part of this residential development. The improvements maintained and serviced include five street lights and approximately 583 linear feet of parkway landscaping and any appurtenant facilities, services or improvements directly associated with these improvements including incidental expenses.

The street lighting improvements may include electrical costs, maintenance, repair and replacement of the poles, lights, wires or other equipment associated with the street lights. The street lights are identified as:
 Two street lights located on the perimeter of the development on the west side of Roselle Avenue, one north end of the subdivision and the other south of Soares Place.
 The remaining three street lights are located within the residential subdivision on Soares Place.

The landscape improvements may include street trees, turf, ground cover, shrubs, irrigation and drainage systems, entry monuments, and block walls or other fencing. The landscaped areas are within the public right-of-ways and encompass the parkway landscaped areas the entire length of the Ridgewood Place subdivision along of Roselle Avenue. The landscaped areas are identified as:
 Approximately 213 linear feet of parkway landscaping adjacent to the subdivision along the west side of Roselle Avenue and north of Soares Place.  Approximately 370 linear feet of parkway landscaping adjacent to the subdivision along the west side of Roselle Avenue and south of Soares Place.

All improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. City staff will determine the frequency and specific maintenance operations required. The District assessments fund all necessary utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance costs associated with the improvements. The annual cost of providing the improvements within the District is spread among all benefiting parcels in proportion to the benefits received. The expenditures and assessments set forth in this report are based upon the City’s estimate of the costs associated with the improvements including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 5 of 15

PART II - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District provides for the continued maintenance and operation of landscaping, street lighting and related services and improvements within the public right-of-ways for the benefit of parcels and properties within the development known as Ridgewood Place within the City.

The District is comprised of a single residential development consisting of twenty-three (23) single-family residential parcels. The district was formed to ensure the ongoing maintenance of local landscaping and lighting improvements associated with this residential subdivision and installed as part of the development of properties within the subdivision. The annual cost and expenses of providing the improvements are equitably spread among only the benefiting parcels within the District.

E. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE DISTRICT
Modifications to the District structure could include but are not limited to:
 Substantial changes or expansion of the improvements provided;  Substantial changes in the service provided;
 Modifications or restructuring of the District or Zones including annexation or detachment of Zones or specific parcels;
 Revisions in the method of apportionment;
 Proposed new or increased assessments.

Some changes or modifications to the District would require the approval of the property owners within the District. No changes or modifications to the District are proposed for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

F. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
The District is located generally on the West Side of Roselle Avenue, north of Morrill Road and south of Turpin Avenue at Soares Place. The District includes twenty-three single family residential parcels within the subdivision known as Ridgewood Place, identified on Book 132 Page 63 parcels 43 through 65 of the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Parcel Maps.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 6 of 15 “The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.

In addition, pursuant to the Article XIIID Section 4, a parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel and provides that only special benefits are assessable and the District must separate the general benefits from the special benefits.

B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements and the associated costs has been carefully reviewed and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits received from the improvements. The installation of the improvements was part of the conditions of property development. The property owners approved the corresponding assessments for the ongoing maintenance of the improvements at the time of formation through a property owner protest ballot proceeding pursuant to the Article XIIID Section 4.

Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (assessment methodology) is based on the premise that each of the assessed parcels within the District receives benefit from the improvements maintained and financed by annual assessments. Specifically, the assessments are for the maintenance of local street lighting and landscaped improvements installed as part of the original. The desirability and security of properties within the District are enhanced by the presence of street lighting and well-maintained landscaping in close proximity to those properties.

The special benefits associated with the local landscaping improvements are specifically:
 Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements;  Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the Zones providing a positive representation of the area;
 Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping;
 Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance and dust and debris control;
 Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties; City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 7 of 15  Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti;
 Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels within the Zones by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation and attenuating noise.

The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:
 Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection;  Increased nighttime safety on roads and highways;
 Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see;  Improved ingress and egress to property;
 Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or property;
 Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss;
 Increased promotion of business during nighttime hours in the case of commercial properties.

All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District.

General Benefits - The improvements to be provided and maintained by the District are a direct result of property development within the District and would otherwise not be required or necessary. Developers typically install local improvements to enhance the marketability and value of properties within the development and/or as conditions of development. In either case, the improvements are clearly installed for the benefit of the properties being developed and not for the benefit of surrounding properties outside the District boundaries. Although local development improvements (by virtue of their location) may be visible to surrounding properties, any benefit to surrounding properties is incidental and cannot be considered a direct and special benefit. Furthermore, most developments within the City typically have various landscaping and lighting improvements specifically associated with their development and these improvements are funded by properties within those developments. Therefore, it has been determined that the District improvements and the on-going operation and maintenance of those improvements provide no identifiable or measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large.

C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
Equivalent Dwelling Units: To assess benefits equitably, it is necessary to correlate the different type of parcels within the District to each other as well as their relationship to the improvements. The Equivalent Dwelling Unit method of apportioning benefit is typically seen as the most appropriate and equitable assessment methodology for districts formed City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 8 of 15 under the 1972 Act, as the benefit to each parcel from the improvements are typically apportioned as a function of land use type, size and development.

The Equivalent Dwelling Unit method of assessment apportionment uses the single family home site as the basic unit of assessment. A single family home site equals one Equivalent Dwelling Unit (“EDU”). Every other land use is typically converted to EDUs based on an assessment formula that equates the property’s specific development status, type of development (land use), and size of the property, as compared to a single family home site. Although the EDU method of apportionment is an appropriate method of calculating each parcel’s benefit, it should be noted that all properties within this District are identified as single family home sites and therefore benefit equally with each parcel assigned 1.0 EDU.

The following formulas are used to calculate the annual assessments. The Balance to Levy represents the total amount to be collected through the annual assessments. The Levy per EDU (Assessment Rate) is the result of dividing the total Balance to Levy by the total District EDU. This Assessment Rate multiplied by each parcel’s individual EDU determines each parcel’s levy amount.

Total Balance to Levy / Total EDU = Levy per EDU (also called Assessment Rate) Assessment Rate x Parcel’s EDU = Parcel Levy Amount
Or more simply stated, since all District parcels are 1 EDU:

Total Balance to Levy / Total Assessable Parcels in Zone = Parcel Levy Amount D. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA
Any new or increased assessments require voting, certain noticing, and meeting requirements. Article XIIID added specific requirements including an assessment ballot and weighted tabulation of the ballots to determine if majority protest exists at the Public Hearing. In Fiscal Year 1993/1994 the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54954.6(o)) changed the definition of the term “new or increased assessment” to exclude certain conditions. These conditions included “any assessment that does not exceed an assessment formula or range of assessments previously adopted by the agency and approved by the voters in the area where the assessment is imposed.” This definition for a new or increased assessment was also addressed in Senate Bill 919 (the Proposition 218 implementation statutes)
An assessment range formula was proposed and approved for the assessments when the District was formed in Fiscal Year 1998/1999 and is to be applied to all future assessments within the District.

The following describes the proposed assessment range formula:

Wherein, if the proposed assessment rate for each classification of property (levy per unit or rate) for the current fiscal year is less than or equal to the prior year's maximum City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 9 of 15 assessment plus the adjustments described in the following, then the new assessment is not considered an increased assessment. The purpose of establishing an assessment range formula is to provide for reasonable inflationary adjustment to the assessment amounts without requiring costly noticing, balloting, and mailing procedures, which would be added to the District costs and assessments.

Beginning in Fiscal Year 1999/2000, the maximum assessment may be adjusted by the greater of three percent (3.0%) or the percentage increase in the CPI. Each year the City shall compute the percentage difference between the CPI on December 31 of each year and the CPI for the previous December 31 as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the San Francisco Oakland Hayward Area. This percentage difference shall then establish the range of increased assessments allowed based on the CPI. Should the Bureau of Labor Statistics revise such index or discontinue the preparation of such index, the City shall use the revised index or comparable system as approved by the City Council for determining fluctuations in the cost of living.

The Maximum Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 is $548.67 which is an increase of

3.00% from prior year’s maximum assessment. However, a rate of $296.07 per EDU will only be levied this year.

The following table illustrates how the assessment range formula is applied. This year, a

3.00% CPI increase is applied since it is greater than the CPI increase.

2.38% 3.00% 3.00% $532.69 $15.98 $548.67
New Maximum
Rate
CPI
Percentage
Increase
Standard

3.00%
Maximum %
Increase
Allowed
Prior Year’s
Max Rate
Allowed
Adjustment
The fact that an assessment range formula is adopted for District assessments does not require that the adjustment maximum assessment be applied each year nor does it restrict the assessments to the adjusted amount. If the budget and assessments for the District do not require an increase or the increase is less than the maximum allowable adjustment, then the required budget and assessment shall be applied. If the budget and proposed assessments require an increase greater than the maximum allowable adjustment, then the proposed assessment is considered an increased assessment and mailed notices and ballots to the property owners would be required pursuant to the Article XIIID Section 4c.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 10 of 15 PART IV - DISTRICT BUDGET FY 2025/2026
Ridgewood Total
Landscaping and Lighting District District

DIRECT COSTS
Landscape Maintenance $2,880
Utilities 350
Repairs/Abatement 0
Street Lighting 0
Miscellaneous/Materials/Equipment 0
Capital Expenditure 0
Direct Costs (Subtotal) $3,230

ADMINISTRATION COSTS
City Administration & Overhead $1,000
District Administration 2,242
County Administration Fee 5
Administration Costs (Subtotal) $3,247

LEVY BREAKDOWN
Total Direct and Admin. Costs $6,477
Reserve Collection/ (Transfer) 333
Contribution Replenishment 0
Other Revenues/General Fund Contribution 0
CIP Collection/(Transfer) 0
Balance to Levy $6,810

DISTRICT STATISTICS
Total Parcels 23
Total Parcels Levied 23
Total Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU) 23.00
Assessment Rate (Levy Per EDU) $296.07
Maximum Assessment Rate Approved $548.67

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION
Beginning Reserve Fund Balance ($1,596)
Reserve Fund Activity 333
Ending Reserve Fund Balance (Projected) ($1,263)
Beginning Capital Improvement Fund $0
Collections/(Transfers) 0
Capital Improvement Expenditures 0
Ending Capital Improvement Fund $0
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 11 of 15 PART V — DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS
The original assessment diagrams and tract maps for the District were previously approved and submitted to the City in the format required by the 1972 Act. These diagrams are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and by reference are made part of this Report.

The boundaries for the District are contiguous with the boundaries of the Ridgewood Place subdivision and defined as the corresponding parcels identified on the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Map. The parcel identification, lines, and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Map of for the year in which this Report was prepared and by reference are incorporated and made part of this Report.

The following page is a reproduction of the County Assessor’s Parcel Map associated with the District.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 12 of 15 City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 13 of 15 Boundary and Improvement Diagram Ridgewood Place  Street Lights Landscaped Areas Shaded

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 14 of 15 PART VI — 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the Stanislaus County Assessor's map for the year in which this Report is prepared.

A listing of parcels assessed within this District, along with the assessment amounts, is listed below. If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report. Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.

These types of parcels are considered to receive little or no benefit from the improvements and are therefore exempted from assessment.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Ridgewood Place Landscaping & Lighting District Page 15 of 15 *Total may differ from budget due to rounding.

APN EDU Charge
132-063-043-000 1.0 $296.06
132-063-044-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-045-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-046-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-047-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-048-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-049-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-050-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-051-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-052-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-053-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-054-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-055-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-056-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-057-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-058-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-059-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-060-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-061-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-062-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-063-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-064-000 1.0 296.06
132-063-065-000 1.0 296.06
Total 23.0 $6,809.38

Page 1 of 2 ends

Item 9.5-C- CC/LRA – 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL/ LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.5-C
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject/ Title: Resolutions – River Cove Landscape & Lighting District:
1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 River Cove Subdivision for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. 2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank Declaring its Intention to Levy Annual Assessments for Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 River Cove Subdivision for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
3) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California for Preliminary Approval of the Annual Levy Report for the Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 River Cove Subdivision for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Kathleen Cleek, Capital Projects/Regulatory Compliance Manager

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, declare the City’s intention to levy annual assessments, and preliminary approval of the annual levy report for the Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1 River Cove Subdivision for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

SUMMARY
The City of Riverbank annually levies and collects special assessments for landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and street lighting. The District was formed in 1993 and is levied annually pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). The District includes all parcels within the residential development known as the RiverCove subdivision.

Page 2 of 2 ends

Item 9.5-C- CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
The Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 has been prepared in accordance with the privisions of Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the 1972 Act. The report details the improvements and financial information including the district budgets and proposed annual assessments. The costs of improvements and the annual levy including all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves are assessed to each parcel within the District proportinate to the parcel’s special benefits. The attached resolutions represent the first of two steps in the annual levy of assessments on the district for fiscal year 2025/2026. A Public Hearing to consider adoption of the report and annual levy of assessents is scheduled for June 10, 2025.

Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, declare the City’s intention to levy annual assessments, and preliminary approval of the annual levy report for the Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1 River Cove Subdivision for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

STRATEGIC PLAN
This is directly related to the City’s Strategic Plan, which can be found at www.riverbank.org.

FISCAL IMPACT
The annual assessments for parcels in the River Cove District for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 will be as follows:

FY 24/25 FY 25/26 Change in Assessment
Annual Parcel Assessments $196.90 $196.90 $0.00
Costs for the district are paid through assessments upon property owners within the District; hence, there is no fiscal impact to the City.

ATTACHMENTS

1. (3) Resolutions

2. Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for River Cove Landscaping and Lighting District Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 RIVER COVE SUBDIVISION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 River Cove Subdivision (hereafter referred to as the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) that provides for levy and collection of assessments by the County of Stanislaus for the City of Riverbank to pay the maintenance and services of street lighting, landscaping, and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 RIVER COVE SUBDIVISION AS FOLLOWS:

ATTACHMENT 1

Page 2 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the 27
th day of May, 2025; motioned by , seconded by , and
upon roll call was carried by the following City Council vote of :

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
____________________________ __________________________ Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 RIVER COVE SUBDIVISION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 River Cove Subdivision (hereafter referred to as the “District”) and initiated proceedings for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) that provides for the levy and collection of assessments by the County of Stanislaus for the City of Riverbank to pay the maintenance and services of all improvements and facilities related thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 RIVER COVE SUBDIVISION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT AS FOLLOWS:

Page 2 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
Section 3 Boundaries and Designation: The boundaries of the District are described as the boundaries previously defined in the formation documents of the original District. The District contains all parcels located in the subdivision known as River Cove. The District is known and designated as “Landscape and Lighting District No. 1
River Cove Subdivision”
Section 4 Proposed Assessment Amounts: For Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the proposed assessments for all Zones are outlined in the Engineer's Annual Levy Report.

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
________________________________ __________________________ Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL LEVY REPORT FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 RIVER COVE SUBDIVISION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, ordered the preparation of an Engineer's Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) for the district known and designated as the Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 River Cove Subdivision (hereafter referred to as the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”); and,
WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Report as required by Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 22566 of said Act; and, WHEREAS, this City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and is preliminarily satisfied with the District, each and all of the budget items and documents as set forth therein, and is satisfied on a preliminary basis that the assessments have been spread in accordance with the benefits received from the improvements, maintenance, operation, and services to be performed within each Zone as set forth in said Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 RIVER COVE SUBDIVISION AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 That the above recitals are all true and correct.

Page 2 of 2 ends

Section 4 That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST:
________________________________
Gabriela Hernandez, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED:
__________________________
Rachel Hernandez
Mayor
Attachment: Engineer’s Report – River Cove L&L for FY 2025/2026 City of Riverbank
River Cove Landscaping and
Lighting District
2025/2026 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 27, 2025
Public Hearing: June 10, 2025
27368 Via Industria
Suite 200
Temecula, CA 92590
T 951.587.3500 | 800.755.6864
F 951.587.3510
www.willdan.com
ATTACHMENT 2

AFFIDAVIT FOR THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
City of Riverbank
Stanislaus County, State of California
River Cove Landscaping and Lighting District
This Report describes the District including the improvements, budgets, parcels and proposed assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Stanislaus County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District.

The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2025.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I – OVERVIEW 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
B. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION 2
PART II — PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4
A. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE DISTRICT 4
B. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE 1972 ACT 5
C. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS 6
PART III — METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 8
A. GENERAL 8
B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS 8
C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 10
PART IV — 2025/2026 DISTRICT BUDGET 11
PART V — DISTRICT DIAGRAMS 12
PART VI — 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL 20

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 1 of 26 PART I – OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Riverbank (“City”) annually levies and collects special assessments in order to maintain the improvements within the River Cove Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”). The District was formed in 1993 and is annually levied pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). The District included all parcels within the residential development known as the River Cove subdivision and was previously referred to as the Riverbank Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1. The overall District improvements to be maintained at build out and a maximum assessment for those improvements were approved by the property owners of record when the District was formed.

This Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Report”) has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the 1972 Act. This Report describes the District, the improvements therein, any annexations or other modifications to the District including any substantial changes to the improvements, the method of apportionment, the boundaries of the District, and financial information including the district budgets and proposed annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The proposed assessments are based on the historic and estimated costs to maintain the improvements that provide a direct and special benefit to properties within the District. The costs of improvements and the annual levy including all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves are assessed to each parcel within the District proportionate to the parcel’s special benefits.

Pursuant to Chapter 3, beginning with Section 22620 of the 1972 Act the City Council shall conduct a noticed annual public hearing to consider all public comments and written protests regarding the District. Following the annual public hearing and review of the Report, the City Council may order amendments to the Report or confirm the Report as submitted. Following final approval of the Report and confirmation of the assessments contained therein, the City Council will, by resolution, order the improvements to be made and confirm the levy and collection of assessments pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 1, and beginning with Section 22640 of the 1972 Act. The assessment rate and method of apportionment described in this Report, as approved or modified by the City Council, defines the assessments to be applied to each parcel within the District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 2 of 26 identified and resubmitted to the County. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate contained in this Report as approved by the City Council.

Compliance with the California Constitution
All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.

Pursuant to the Article XIIID Section 5, certain existing assessments are exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4 and property owner balloting for the assessments is not required until such time that the assessments are increased. Specifically, the City determined that all improvements and the annual assessments originally established for the District were part of the conditions of property development and approved by the original property owner (developer at the time of the District formation in 1993). As such, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5(b), all the property owners approved the existing District assessments at the time the assessments were created (originally imposed pursuant to a 100% landowner petition). Therefore, the preexisting assessment amount (the maximum assessment rate identified in this Report) is exempt from the procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4.

The current maximum assessment rate of $196.90 per Equivalent Dwelling Unit was originally approved by the property owners (developer) and any assessment amount less than that amount is considered an exempt assessment pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5(b). The proposed assessment for any fiscal year may be increased over the previous fiscal year provided the assessment rate does not exceed the maximum assessment rate of $196.90 adopted and levied in fiscal year 1993/1994. Pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, all new or increased assessments (the incremental increase) are subject to both the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4, including a property owner protest proceeding (property owner assessment balloting).

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 3 of 26 Provisions of the 1972 Act (Improvements and Services)
As generally defined, the improvements and the associated assessments for any District formed pursuant to the 1972 Act may include one or any combination of the following:

1. The installation or planting of landscaping.

2. The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.

3. The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to streetlights and traffic signals.

4. The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof; including but not limited to, grading, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.

5. The installation of park or recreational improvements including, but not limited to the following:
a. Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage. b. Lights, playground equipment, play courts and public restrooms.

6. The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including, but not limited to:
a. Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements;
b. Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation, repair or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities;
c. Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury;
d. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste; e. The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti;
f. Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of any other improvements; and,
g. Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.

7. The acquisition of land for park, recreational or open-space purposes, or the acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized by the 1972 Act.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 4 of 26

8. Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a. The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
b. The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
c. Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; d. Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;
e. Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements; and,
f. Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

PART II — PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District provides for the continued maintenance and operation of landscaping and street lighting improvements and related services and improvements within the public rightof-ways for the benefit of parcels and properties within the development known as River Cove within the City.

The District is comprised of a residential development built in several phases and consisting of two hundred forty-one (241) single-family residential parcels. The District was formed to ensure the ongoing maintenance of specific local landscaping and lighting improvements associated with this residential development and installed as a condition of developing all properties within the various subdivisions. The annual cost and expenses of providing the improvements are equitably spread among only the benefiting parcels within the District.

Some changes or modifications to the District would require the approval of the property owners within the District. No other changes or modifications to the District are proposed for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 5 of 26 B. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this proposed District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
 The installation or planting of landscaping.
 The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
 The installation or construction of public lighting facilities.  The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
 The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing.  The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
 The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
 The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;  Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments;  Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services;  Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements;
 Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.
 Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 6 of 26  Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.  The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste.  The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

C. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS
The location, boundaries and specific improvements provided within the District are described in this section. The determination and calculation of special benefit is discussed in the Method of Apportionment and the corresponding expenses, revenues and assessments are summarized in the annual budget.

The District is located generally west of Burneyville Road, south of the Stanislaus River and north of State Highway 108 at Prestwick Drive. The District includes two hundred fortyone (241) residential parcels within the subdivision known as River Cove, identified on the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Parcel Maps as:

Subdivision Parcel Map Residential
Lots
Total
Book Page Parcels
River Cove Unit No. 2 75 48 0 3
River Cove Unit No. 2 75 47 67 68
River Cove Unit No. 3 75 50 78 78
River Cove Unit No. 4 75 52 44 45
River Cove Unit No. 5 75 54 1 2
River Cove Unit No. 6 75 55 21 21
River Cove Unit No. 7 75 56 30 31
Totals 241 248
The improvements providing benefit to parcels within the District include specific street lighting facilities and landscaped areas originally installed as part of this residential development. The improvements maintained and serviced include fifty-two (52) streetlights and approximately 12.22 acres of parkway, open space, greenbelt and park landscaping and any appurtenant facilities, services or improvements directly associated with these improvements including incidental expenses.

The fifty-two (52) streetlights are located throughout the District and the improvements may include electrical costs, maintenance, repair and replacement of the poles, lights, wires or other equipment associated with the street lights.

The landscape improvements may include street trees, turf, ground cover, shrubs, irrigation and drainage systems, playground equipment, trails and paths, entry monuments, and block walls or other fencing. The landscaped areas are within the public right-of-ways and landscaped easements and are identified as:

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 7 of 26  Parcel 075-047-069: 1.43 acres of greenbelt area between River Cove Drive and the Stanislaus River; Identified as Lot C of River Cove Unit No. 2  Parcel Number Not Assigned: 0.02 acres of parkway and entryway landscaping located on the north side of Briarcliff Drive and the west side of Prestwick Drive; within River Cove Unit No. 2
 Parcel Number Not Assigned: 0.02 acres of parkway and entryway landscaping located on the north side of Briarcliff Drive and the east side of Prestwick Drive; within River Cove Unit No. 2
 Parcel Number Not Assigned: 0.05 acres of parkway and entryway landscaping located on the north side of State Highway 108 and the east side of Prestwick Drive; within River Cove Unit No. 2
 Parcel Number Not Assigned: 0.05 acres of parkway and entryway landscaping located on the north side of State Highway 108 and the west side of Prestwick Drive; within River Cove Unit No. 2
 Parcel 075-048-001: 5.53 acres of park and parkway landscaped areas located south of Briarcliff Drive and east of Dunbar Lane; Identified as Lot D of River Cove Unit No. 2  Parcel 075-048-002: 0.50 acres of parkway and open space landscaping south of River Cove Drive and west of Burneyville Road; Identified as Lot A of River Cove Unit No. 2
 Parcel 075-048-003: 0.50 acres of parkway and open space landscaping north of River Cove Drive and west of Burneyville Road; Identified as Lot B of River Cove Unit No. 2
 Parcel 075-050-079: 1.31 acres of greenbelt area between River Cove Drive and the Stanislaus River; Identified as Lot A of River Cove Unit No. 3  Parcel 075-052-045: 0.79 acres of greenbelt area between River Cove Drive and the Stanislaus River; Identified as Lot A of River Cove Unit No. 4  Parcel 075-054-002: 2.02 acres of greenbelt area between River Cove Drive and the Stanislaus River; Identified as Lot A of River Cove Unit No. 5 All improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. City staff will determine the frequency and specific maintenance operations required. The District assessments may fund all necessary utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance costs associated with the improvements. The annual cost of providing the improvements within the District is spread among all benefiting parcels in proportion to the benefits received. The expenditures and assessments set forth in this Report are based upon the City’s estimate of the costs associated with the improvements including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses.

The park area within the District is clearly a special benefit to the properties and property owners within the District. Because of the Park’s size and location it provides no benefit to parcels outside the District or to the public at large and therefore the entire cost of

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 8 of 26 maintaining this park could be assessed to parcels within the District. However, the City currently funds the maintenance of all parks within the City of Riverbank from the General Fund. Therefore, the District budget includes a General Fund Contribution to offset the costs associated with maintaining the Park area.

PART III — METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A. GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements, which include the construction, maintenance, and servicing of public lights, landscaping, parks, open space areas and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating all assessments for this District reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on benefit to each parcel.

In addition, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4, a parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel and provides that only special benefits are assessable and the District must separate the general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion of the improvement costs have been estimated by the City and are shown as a General Benefit Contribution in the District Budget section of this Report.

B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Each of the improvements and their associated costs has been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on special benefits received from the improvements. The installation of the improvements and approval of an annual assessment were part of the conditions of property development and approved by the original property owner (developer). As such, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5b, all the property owners approved the maximum assessment amount identified in this Report at the time the assessment was created (originally imposed pursuant to a 100% landowner petition). Therefore the existing maximum assessment amount of $196.90 is not subject to the procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4 (property owner ballot proceedings). Although the current assessment does not require additional property owner approval (unless increased), the improvements within the District clearly provide a special benefit to the parcels assessed and therefore, the existing assessments are in compliance with the substantive requirements of Article XIIID Section 4.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 9 of 26 Special Benefits — The method of apportionment (assessment methodology) is based on the premise that each of the assessed parcels within the District receives benefit from the improvements maintained and financed by annual assessments. Specifically, the assessments are for the maintenance of local street lighting and landscaped improvements installed as part of the original improvement. The desirability and security of properties within the District are enhanced by the presence of street lighting and well-maintained landscaping in close proximity to those properties.

The special benefits associated with the local landscaping improvements are specifically:
 Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements;  Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the Zones providing a positive representation of the area;
 Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping;
 Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance, and dust and debris control;
 Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties;  Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti;
 Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels within the Zones by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation and attenuating noise.

The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:
 Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection;  Increased nighttime safety on roads and highways;
 Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see;  Improved ingress and egress to property;
 Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or property;
 Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss;

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 10 of 26  Increased promotion of business during nighttime hours in the case of commercial properties;
All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District.

The Equivalent Dwelling Unit method of assessment apportionment uses the single-family home site as the basic unit of assessment. A single-family home site equals one Equivalent Dwelling Unit (“EDU”). Every other land use is typically converted to EDU based on an assessment formula that equates the property’s specific development status, type of development (land use), and size of the property, as compared to a single-family home site. Although the EDU method of apportionment is an appropriate method of calculating each parcel’s benefit, it should be noted that all properties within this District are identified as single-family home sites and therefore benefit equally with each parcel assigned 1.0 EDU.

Total Balance to Levy / Total EDU = Levy per EDU (also called Assessment Rate) Assessment Rate x Parcel’s EDU = Parcel’s Levy Amount
Or more simply stated, since all District parcels are 1 EDU:

Total Balance to Levy / Total Assessable Parcels in Zone = Parcel Levy Amount

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 11 of 26 PART IV — 2025/2026 DISTRICT BUDGET
River Cove Total
Landscaping and Lighting District District

DIRECT COSTS
Landscape Maintenance $21,900
Utilities 4,300
Repairs/Abatement 10,000
Street Lighting 0
Miscellaneous/Materials/Equipment 0
Direct Costs (Subtotal) $36,200

ADMINISTRATION COSTS
City Administration & Overhead $3,470
District Administration 3,399
County Administration Fee 50
Administration Costs (Subtotal) $6,919

LEVY BREAKDOWN
Total Direct and Admin. Costs $43,119
Reserve Collection/ (Transfer) 4,333
Contribution Replenishment 0
Other Revenues/General Fund Contribution 0
CIP Collection/(Transfer) 0
Balance to Levy $47,452

DISTRICT STATISTICS
Total Parcels 248
Total Parcels Levied 241
Total Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU) 241.00
Assessment Rate (Levy Per EDU) $196.90
Maximum Assessment Rate Approved $196.90

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION
Beginning Reserve Fund Balance (Estimated) $23,483
Reserve Fund Activity 4,333
Ending Reserve Fund Balance (Projected) $27,816
Beginning Capital Improvement Fund $0
Collections/(Transfers) 0
Capital Improvement Expenditures 0
Ending Capital Improvement Fund $0

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 12 of 26 PART V — DISTRICT DIAGRAMS
The original assessment diagrams and tract maps for the District were previously approved and submitted to the City in the format required by the 1972 Act. These diagrams are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and by reference are made part of this Report.

The boundaries for the District are contiguous with the boundaries of the River Cove subdivision and defined as the corresponding parcels identified on the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Map. The parcel identification, lines, and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Map for the year in which this Report was prepared and by reference are incorporated and made part of this Report.

The following pages are reproductions of the County Assessor’s Parcel Map associated with the District.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 13 of 26 City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 14 of 26 City of Riverbank
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1
River Cove Subdivision
Assessor’s Parcel Map and Improvement Diagram
Landscaped Areas Shaded
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 15 of 26 City of Riverbank
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1
River Cove Subdivision
Assessor’s Parcel Map and Improvement Diagram
 Landscaped Areas Shaded
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 16 of 26 City of Riverbank
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1
River Cove Subdivision
Assessor’s Parcel Map and Improvement Diagram
 Landscaped Areas Shaded
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 17 of 26 City of Riverbank
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1
River Cove Subdivision
Assessor’s Parcel Map and Improvement Diagram
 Landscaped Areas Shaded
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 18 of 26 City of Riverbank
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1
River Cove Subdivision
Assessor’s Parcel Map and Improvement Diagram
City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 19 of 26 City of Riverbank
Landscape and Lighting District No. 1
River Cove Subdivision
Assessor’s Parcel Map and Improvement Diagram

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 20 of 26 PART VI — 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the Stanislaus County Assessor's map for the year in which this Report is prepared.

Non-assessable lots or parcels include areas of public streets and other roadways (typically not assigned an APN by the County); dedicated public easements, open space areas and right-of-ways including public greenbelts and parkways; utility right-of-ways; common areas; landlocked parcels, small parcels vacated by the County, bifurcated lots, and any other property that cannot be developed or has specific development restrictions.

These types of parcels are considered to receive little or no benefit from the improvements and are therefore exempted from assessment.

APN EDU Charge
075-047-001-000 1.0 $196.90
075-047-002-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-003-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-004-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-005-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-006-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-007-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-008-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-009-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-010-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-011-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-012-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-013-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-014-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-015-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-016-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-017-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-018-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-019-000 1.0 196.90

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 21 of 26 APN EDU Charge
075-047-020-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-021-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-022-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-023-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-024-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-025-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-026-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-027-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-028-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-029-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-030-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-031-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-032-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-033-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-034-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-035-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-036-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-037-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-038-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-039-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-040-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-041-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-042-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-043-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-044-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-045-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-046-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-047-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-048-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-049-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-050-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-051-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-052-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-053-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-054-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-055-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-056-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-057-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-059-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-060-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-061-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-062-000 1.0 196.90

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 22 of 26 APN EDU Charge
075-047-063-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-064-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-065-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-066-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-067-000 1.0 196.90
075-047-068-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-001-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-002-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-003-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-004-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-005-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-006-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-007-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-008-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-009-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-010-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-011-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-012-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-013-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-014-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-015-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-016-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-017-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-018-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-019-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-020-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-021-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-022-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-023-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-024-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-025-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-026-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-027-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-028-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-029-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-030-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-031-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-032-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-033-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-034-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-035-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-036-000 1.0 196.90

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 23 of 26 APN EDU Charge
075-050-037-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-038-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-039-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-040-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-041-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-042-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-043-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-044-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-045-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-046-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-047-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-048-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-049-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-050-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-051-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-052-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-053-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-054-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-055-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-056-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-057-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-058-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-059-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-060-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-061-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-062-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-063-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-064-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-065-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-066-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-067-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-068-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-069-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-070-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-071-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-072-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-073-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-074-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-075-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-076-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-077-000 1.0 196.90
075-050-078-000 1.0 196.90

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 24 of 26 APN EDU Charge
075-052-001-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-002-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-003-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-004-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-005-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-006-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-007-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-008-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-009-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-010-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-011-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-012-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-013-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-014-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-015-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-016-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-017-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-018-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-019-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-020-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-021-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-022-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-023-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-024-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-025-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-026-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-027-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-028-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-029-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-030-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-031-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-032-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-033-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-034-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-035-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-036-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-037-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-038-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-039-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-040-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-041-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-042-000 1.0 196.90

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 25 of 26 APN EDU Charge
075-052-043-000 1.0 196.90
075-052-044-000 1.0 196.90
075-054-001-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-001-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-002-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-003-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-004-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-005-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-006-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-007-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-008-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-009-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-010-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-011-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-012-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-013-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-014-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-015-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-016-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-017-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-018-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-019-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-020-000 1.0 196.90
075-055-021-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-001-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-002-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-003-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-004-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-005-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-006-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-007-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-008-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-009-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-010-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-011-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-012-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-013-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-014-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-015-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-016-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-017-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-018-000 1.0 196.90

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 River Cove Landscaping & Lighting District Page 26 of 26 APN EDU Charge
075-056-019-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-020-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-021-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-022-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-023-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-024-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-025-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-026-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-027-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-028-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-029-000 1.0 196.90
075-056-030-000 1.0 196.90
Total 241.0 $47,452.90
*Total may differ from budget due to rounding.

Page 1 of 2 ends

Item 9.5-D- CC/LRA- 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL/ LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.5-D
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject/ Title: Resolutions – Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District:
1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. 2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Declaring its Intention to Levy Annual Assessments for the Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
3) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California for Preliminary Approval of the Annual Levy Report for the Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Kathleen Cleek, Capital Projects/Regulatory Compliance Manager

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, declare the City’s intention to levy annual assessments, and preliminary approval of the annual levy report for the Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

SUMMARY
The City of Riverbank annually levies and collects special assessments for landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and street lighting. The District was formed in Fiscal Year 2000/2001 and is levied annually pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (“1972 Act”). The District includes all parcels within the residential development known as the Sierra Vista Estates.

Page 2 of 2 ends

Item 9.5-D- CC/LRA- 05/27/2025
The Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 has been prepared in accordance with the privisions of Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the 1972 Act. The report details the improvements and financial information including the district budgets and proposed annual assessments. The costs of improvements and the annual levy including all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves are assessed to each parcel within the District proportinate to the parcel’s special benefits. The attached resolutions represent the first of two steps in the annual levy of assessments on the district for fiscal year 2025/2026. A Public Hearing to consider adoption of the report and annual levy of assessents is scheduled for June 10, 2025.

Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, declare the City’s intention to levy annual assessments, and preliminary approval of the annual levy report for the Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

FISCAL IMPACT
The annual assessments for Sierra Vista Estates will increase by $21.05 to cover the increased maintenance costs in the new Grover Landscaping Contract, which increased for this district from $600 annually to $2,280. The increase will also help cover tree trimming and unforeseen irrigation repairs.

The annual assessments for parcels in the Sierra Vista Estates Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 will be as follows:

FY 24/25 FY 25/26 Change in Assessment
Annual Parcel Assessments $80.95 $102.00 $21.05
Costs for the district are paid through assessments upon property owners within the District; hence, there is no fiscal impact to the City.

ATTACHMENTS

1. (3) Resolutions

2. Engineer’s Annual Levy Report Sierra Vista Estates Landscape and Lighting District Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SIERRA VISTA ESTATES LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Sierra Vista Estates Landscape and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) that provides for levy and collection of assessments by the County of Stanislaus for the City of Riverbank to pay the maintenance and services of street lighting, landscaping, and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE SIERRA VISTA ESTATES LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:

ATTACHMENT 1

Page 2 of 2 ends

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________________ __________________________ Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS

FOR THE SIERRA VISTA ESTATES LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Sierra Vista Estates Landscape and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) and initiated proceedings for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) that provides for the levy and collection of assessments by the County of Stanislaus for the City of Riverbank to pay the maintenance and services of all improvements and facilities related thereto; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE SIERRA VISTA ESTATES LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT AS FOLLOWS:

Page 2 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
Section 3 Boundaries and Designation: The boundaries of the District are described as the boundaries previously defined in the formation documents of the original District. The District contains all parcels located in the Sierra Vista Estates Project. The District is known and designated as:
“Sierra Vista Estates Landscape and Lighting District”
Section 4 Proposed Assessment Amounts: For Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the proposed assessments for all Zones are outlined in the Engineer's Annual Levy Report.

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
________________________________ __________________________ Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL LEVY REPORT

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, ordered the preparation of an Engineer's Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) for the district known and designated as the Sierra Vista Estates Landscape and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”); and,
WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Report as required by Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 22566 of said Act; and, WHEREAS, this City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and is preliminarily satisfied with the District, each and all of the budget items and documents as set forth therein, and is satisfied on a preliminary basis that the assessments have been spread in accordance with the benefits received from the improvements, maintenance, operation, and services to be performed within each Zone as set forth in said Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE SIERRA VISTA ESTATES LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 That the above recitals are all true and correct.

Page 2 of 2 ends

Section 4 That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, and the minutes of this meeting shall so reflect the presentation of the Report.

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
________________________________ __________________________ Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor
Attachment: Engineer’s Report – Sierra Vista L&L for FY 2025-2026 City of Riverbank
Sierra Vista Estates
Landscaping and Lighting District
(No. 2000-01)
2025/2026 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
Intent Meeting: May 27, 2025
Public Hearing: June 10, 2025
27368 Via Industria
Suite 200
Temecula, CA 92590
T 951.587.3500 | 800.755.6864
F 951.587.3510
www.willdan.com
ATTACHMENT 2

AFFIDAVIT FOR THE ENGINEER'S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT
City of Riverbank
Stanislaus County, State of California
Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping and Lighting District

This Report describes the District including the improvements, budgets, parcels and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention. Reference is hereby made to the Stanislaus County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District.

The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2025.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I – OVERVIEW 1
A. INTRODUCTION 1
B. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION 2
PART II – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4
A. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE DISTRICT 4
B. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT 4
C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 4
D. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS 6
PART III – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 6
A. GENERAL 6
B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS 7
C. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 8
D. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA 9
PART IV – DISTRICT BUDGET FY 2025/2026 11
PART V — DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS 12
PART VI — 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL 14

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 1 of 15 PART I – OVERVIEW
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Riverbank (“City”) annually levies and collects special assessments in order to maintain the improvements within the Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping and Lighting District (“District”). The District was formed in Fiscal Year 2000/2001 and is annually levied pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”) and in compliance with the substantive and procedural requirements of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”). The District includes all parcels within the residential development known as Sierra Vista Estates and was previously referred to as the Riverbank Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2000-01.

This Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Report”) has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the 1972 Act. This Report describes the District, the improvements therein, any annexations or other modifications to the District including any substantial changes to the improvements, the method of apportionment, the boundaries of the District, and financial information including the district budgets and proposed annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The proposed assessments are based on the historic and estimated costs to maintain the improvements that provide a direct and special benefit to properties within the District. The costs of improvements and the annual levy including all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves are assessed to each parcel within the District proportionate to the parcels’ special benefits.

For the purposes of this Report, the word “parcel” refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessment Number by the County of Stanislaus Assessor’s Office. The County of Stanislaus Auditor/Controller uses Assessment Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify properties assessed on the tax roll for special district benefit assessments.

Pursuant to Chapter 3, beginning with Section 22620 of the 1972 Act, the City Council shall conduct a noticed annual public hearing to consider all public comments and written protests regarding the District. Following the annual public hearing and review of the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report, the City Council may order amendments to the Report or confirm the Report as submitted. Following final approval of the Report and confirmation of the assessments contained therein, the City Council will, by resolution, order the improvements to be made and confirm the levy and collection of assessments pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 1, and beginning with Section 22640 of the 1972 Act. The assessment rate and method of apportionment described in this Report, as approved following approval of or modification by the City Council, defines the assessments to be applied to each parcel within the District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 2 of 15 for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate contained in this Report as approved by the City Council.

B. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
The District has been formed and is annually levied pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, beginning with Section 22500. The assessments and methods of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received.

Compliance with the Current Legislation
All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are in compliance with the provisions of the Article XIIID, which was established through the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.

This District was formed after the passage of Proposition 218 and the assessments contained herein were established and approved pursuant to the provisions of the Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically, parcels within the District are assessed for only the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on those parcels pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4 (a); and the assessments and assessment range formula described in this Report were approved by the property owners at the time of formation through a property owner protest ballot proceeding pursuant to Article XIIID Section 4 (c, d & e).

Briefly, the assessment range formula states that the maximum assessment initially approved by the property owners may be increased each year by 3.0% to establish an adjusted maximum assessment each year. This adjusted maximum assessment is calculated independently from the actual assessment approved each fiscal year. The proposed assessment for the current fiscal year may be less than or equal to the maximum assessment rate previously approved and adopted for the District. Any proposed assessment that exceeds the adjusted maximum assessment rate is considered an increased assessment. Pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, all new or increased assessments (the incremental increase) are subject to both the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4, including a property owner protest proceeding (property owner assessment balloting).

Provisions of the 1972 Act (Improvements and Services)
As generally defined, the improvements and the associated assessments for any District formed pursuant to the 1972 Act may include one or any combination of the following:

1. The installation or planting of landscaping;

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 3 of 15

2. The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities;

3. The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof;

4. The maintenance and/or servicing of any of the foregoing including the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including, but not limited to:
a. Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvements; b. Grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities;
c. Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury;
d. The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste; e. The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti;
f. Electric current or energy, gas, or other agent for the lighting or operation of any other improvements; and,
g. Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.

5. Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
a. The cost of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment;
b. The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices;
c. Compensation payable to the County for collection of assessments; d. Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services; e. Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements; and,
f. Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 4 of 15 PART II – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District provides for the continued maintenance and operation of local landscaping, street lighting and related services and improvements within the public right-of-ways for the benefit of parcels and properties within the development known as Sierra Vista Estates within the City.

The District is comprised of a single residential development consisting of sixty-four (64) single-family residential parcels. The District was formed to ensure the ongoing maintenance of local landscaping and lighting improvements associated with this residential subdivision and installed as part of the development of properties within the subdivision. The annual cost and expenses of providing the improvements are equitably spread among only the benefiting parcels within the District.

Some changes or modifications to the District would require the approval of the property owners within the District in accordance with the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4. No other changes or modifications to the District are proposed for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

B. DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
The District is located generally on the south of Reich Lane, east of Terminal Avenue, north of Van Dusen Avenue and west of Claus Road. The District includes sixty-four (64) residential parcels within the subdivision known as Sierra Vista Estates, identified on Book 75 Page 58 parcels 02 through 20, 27 through 67 and 69 through 72 of the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Parcel Maps.

C. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to this proposed District, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
 The installation or planting of landscaping.
 The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 5 of 15  The installation or construction of public lighting facilities.  The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
 The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing.  The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

The 1972 Act defines "Maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
 Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.  Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.  The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste.  The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 6 of 15 D. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements providing benefit to parcels within the District include specific street lighting facilities and landscaped areas originally installed as part of this residential development. The improvements may include, but are not limited to, street lighting facilities and all-landscaping material and facilities within the District, including ground cover, shrubs, trees and plants; irrigation and drainage systems; masonry walls or other fencing, entryway monument, and associated appurtenant facilities located within the District. The landscaped areas and streetlights are identified as:
 Approximately 400 linear feet of perimeter and parkway landscaping along the east side of Terminal Avenue, north of Van Dusen Avenue (approximately 2,000 square feet).
 Screening block wall approximately 400 linear feet with a height of 9 feet that was installed as part of the development associated with the landscaping.  Twelve streetlights throughout the development.

All improvements within the District are maintained and serviced on a regular basis. City staff will determine the frequency and specific maintenance operations required. The District assessments fund all necessary utilities, operations, services, administration and maintenance costs associated with the improvements. The annual cost of providing the improvements within the District is spread among all benefiting parcels in proportion to the benefits received. The expenditures and assessments set forth in this Report are based upon the City’s estimate of the costs associated with the improvements including all labor, personnel, equipment, materials and administrative expenses.

PART III – METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A. GENERAL
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 7 of 15 The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.

In addition, pursuant to the Article XIIID, Section 4, a parcel’s assessment may not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Article XIIID, Section 4 provides that only special benefits are assessable and the District must separate the general benefits from the special benefits.

The special benefits associated with the local landscaping improvements are specifically:
 Enhanced desirability of properties through association with the improvements;  Improved aesthetic appeal of properties within the District providing a positive representation of the area;
 Enhanced adaptation of the urban environment within the natural environment from adequate green space and landscaping;
 Environmental enhancement through improved erosion resistance and dust and debris control;
 Increased sense of pride in ownership of property within the District resulting from well-maintained improvements associated with the properties;  Reduced criminal activity and property-related crimes (especially vandalism) against properties in the District through well-maintained surroundings and amenities including abatement of graffiti;
 Enhanced environmental quality of the parcels within the District by moderating temperatures, providing oxygenation, and attenuating noise;

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 8 of 15 The special benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:
 Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection;  Increased nighttime safety on roads and highways;
 Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see;  Improved ingress and egress to property;
 Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements or property;
 Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss;
 Increased promotion of business during nighttime hours in the case of commercial properties;
All of the preceding special benefits contribute to a specific enhancement and desirability of each of the assessed parcels within the District.

General Benefits – The improvements to be provided and maintained by the District are a direct result of property development within the District and would otherwise not be required or necessary. Developers typically install local improvements to enhance the marketability and value of properties within the development and/or as conditions of development. In either case, the improvements are clearly installed for the benefit of the properties being developed and not for the benefit of surrounding properties outside the District boundaries. Although local development improvements (by virtue of their location) may be visible to surrounding properties, any benefit to surrounding properties is incidental and cannot be considered a direct and special benefit. Furthermore, most developments within the City typically have various landscaping and lighting improvements specifically associated with their development and these improvements are funded by properties within those developments. Therefore, it has been determined that the District improvements and the on-going operation and maintenance of those improvements provide no identifiable or measurable general benefit to properties outside the District or to the public at large.

The Equivalent Dwelling Unit method of assessment apportionment uses the single family home site as the basic unit of assessment. A single family home site equals one (1.0) Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU). Every other land use is typically converted to EDUs

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 9 of 15 based on an assessment formula that includes the property’s specific development status, type of development (land use), and size of the property as compared to a single family home site. Although the EDU method of apportionment is an appropriate method of calculating each parcel’s benefit, it should be noted that all properties within this District are identified as single family home sites and therefore benefit equally with each parcel assigned 1.0 EDU.

The following formulas are used to calculate the annual assessments. The Balance to Levy represents the total amount to be collected through the annual assessments. The Levy per EDU (Assessment Rate) is the result of dividing the total Balance to Levy by the Total District EDU. This Assessment Rate multiplied by each parcel’s individual EDU determines each parcel’s levy amount.

Total Balance to Levy / Total EDU = Levy per EDU (also called Assessment Rate)
Assessment Rate x Parcel’s EDU = Parcel Levy Amount
Or more simply stated, since all District parcels are 1.0 EDU:

Total Balance to Levy / Total Assessable Parcels in Zone = Parcel Levy Amount
D. ASSESSMENT RANGE FORMULA
Any new or increase in assessments require certain noticing and meeting requirements by law. Prior to the passage of Proposition 218, legislative changes in the Brown Act defined the definition of “new or increased assessment” to exclude certain conditions.

These conditions included “any assessment that does not exceed an assessment formula or range of assessments previously adopted by the agency or approved by the voters in the area where the assessment is imposed.” This definition and conditions were later confirmed through SB 919 (Proposition 218 implementation statutes).

The assessment range formula applied to District Assessments provides for reasonable increases and inflationary adjustment to annual assessments without requiring costly noticing and mailing procedures, which could add to the District costs and assessments.

The following describes the proposed assessment range formula:

Wherein, if the proposed annual assessment (levy per unit or rate) for the current fiscal year is less than or equal to the “Maximum Assessment” (or “Adjusted Maximum Assessment”), then the proposed annual assessment is not considered an increased assessment. The Maximum Assessment is equal to the initial Assessment approved by property owners adjusted annually by the following criteria:

1. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2001/2002 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Maximum Assessment will be recalculated annually.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 10 of 15

2. The new adjusted Maximum Assessment for the year represents the prior year’s Maximum Assessment adjusted by three percent (3.0%).

3. The Maximum Assessment is adjusted each year independently from the annual assessment. While the actual amount assessed may fluctuate each year, the maximum will continue to be increased by 3.0%, and in any given year, the assessment may be applied at the Maximum Assessment.

The Maximum Assessment is adjusted annually and is calculated independently of the District’s annual budget and proposed annual assessment. Any proposed annual assessment (rate per equivalent dwelling unit) less than or equal to this Maximum Assessment is not considered an increased assessment, even if the proposed assessment is greater than the assessment applied in the prior fiscal year. The City Council may reduce or freeze the Maximum Assessment at any time by amending the Engineer’s Annual Report. The Maximum Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 is $206.12.

Although the Maximum Assessment will normally increase each year, the actual District assessments may remain virtually unchanged. The Maximum Assessment adjustment is designed to establish a reasonable limit on District assessments. The Maximum Assessment calculated each year does not require or facilitate an increase to the annual assessment and neither does it restrict assessments to the adjustment maximum amount.

If the budget and assessments for the fiscal year does not require an increase, or the increase is less than the adjusted Maximum Assessment, then the required budget and assessment may be applied without additional property owner balloting. If the budget and assessments calculated requires an increase greater than the adjusted Maximum Assessment then the assessment is considered an increased assessment. To impose an increased assessment, the City Council must comply with the provisions of Article XIIID Section 4(c) of the California Constitution, which requires a public hearing and certain protest procedures including mailed notice of the public hearing and property owner protest balloting. Through the balloting process property owners must approve the proposed assessment increase. If the proposed assessment is approved, then a new Maximum Assessment is established for the District. If the proposed assessment is not approved, the City Council may not levy an assessment greater than the adjusted Maximum Assessment previously established for the District.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 11 of 15 PART IV – DISTRICT BUDGET FY 2025/2026
Sierra Vista Estates Total
Landscape and Lighting District District

DIRECT COSTS
Landscape Maintenance $2,280
Utilities 0
Repairs/Abatement 500
Street Lighting 0
Miscellaneous/Materials/Equipment 0
Facility Maintenance Materials 0
Capital Expenditure 0
Direct Costs (Subtotal) $2,780

ADMINISTRATION COSTS
City Administration & Overhead $1,000
District Administration 2,697
County Administration Fee 13
Administration Costs (Subtotal) $3,710

LEVY BREAKDOWN
Total Direct and Admin. Costs $6,490
Reserve Collection/ (Transfer) 38
Contribution Replenishment 0
Other Revenues/General Fund Contribution 0
CIP Collection/(Transfer) 0
Balance to Levy $6,528

DISTRICT STATISTICS
Total Parcels 64
Total Parcels Levied 64
Total Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU) 64.00
Assessment Rate (Levy Per EDU) $102.00
Maximum Assessment Rate Approved $206.12

FUND BALANCE INFORMATION
Beginning Reserve Fund Balance (Estimated) $15,246
Reserve Fund Activity 38
Ending Reserve Fund Balance (Projected) $15,284
Beginning Capital Improvement Fund $0
Collections/(Transfers) 0
Capital Improvement Expenditures 0
Ending Capital Improvement Fund $0

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 12 of 15 PART V — DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS
The original assessment diagrams and tract maps for the District were previously approved and submitted to the City in the format required by the 1972 Act. These diagrams are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and by reference are made part of this Report.

The boundaries for the District are contiguous with the boundaries of the Sierra Vista Estates subdivision and defined as the corresponding parcels identified on the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Map. The parcel identification, lines, and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the Stanislaus County Assessor’s Map for the year in which this Report was prepared and by reference are incorporated and made part of this Report.

The following page is a reproduction of the original Assessment Diagram for the District.

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 13 of 15

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 14 of 15 PART VI — 2025/2026 ASSESSMENT ROLL
Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the District, shall be the parcel as shown on the Stanislaus County Assessor's map for the year in which this Report is prepared.

A listing of parcels assessed within this District, along with the assessment amounts, is below. If any parcel submitted for collection is identified by the County Auditor/Controller to be an invalid parcel number for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the County Auditor/Controller.

The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report. Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate rather than a proportionate share of the original assessment.

Non-assessable lots or parcels include areas of public streets and other roadways (typically not assigned an APN by the County); dedicated public easements, open space areas and right-of-ways including public greenbelts and parkways; utility right-of-ways; common areas; landlocked parcels, small parcels vacated by the County, bifurcated lots, and any other property that cannot be developed or has specific development restrictions.

These types of parcels are considered to receive little or no benefit from the improvements and are therefore exempted from assessment.

APN EDU Charge
075-058-002-000 1.0 $102.00
075-058-003-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-004-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-005-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-006-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-007-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-008-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-009-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-010-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-011-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-012-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-013-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-014-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-015-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-016-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-017-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-018-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-019-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-020-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-027-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-028-000 1.0 102.00

City of Riverbank
2025/2026 Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping & Lighting District Page 15 of 15 APN EDU Charge
075-058-029-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-030-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-031-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-032-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-033-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-034-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-035-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-036-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-037-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-038-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-039-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-040-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-041-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-042-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-043-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-044-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-045-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-046-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-047-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-048-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-049-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-050-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-051-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-052-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-053-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-054-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-055-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-056-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-057-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-058-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-059-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-060-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-061-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-062-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-063-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-064-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-065-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-066-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-067-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-069-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-070-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-071-000 1.0 102.00
075-058-072-000 1.0 102.00
Total 64 $6,528.00
*Total may differ from budget due to rounding

Page 1 of 2 ends

Item 9.5E- CC/LRA – 05/27/2025

RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL/ LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.5E
SECTION 9: CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Subject/ Title: Resolutions – Crossroads Landscape & Lighting District:
1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. 2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California for the Crossroads Landscape and Lighting District Declaring its Intention to Levy Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
3) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California for Preliminary Approval of the Annual Levy Report for the Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Kathleen Cleek, Capital Projects/Regulatory Compliance Manager

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, declare the City’s intention to levy annual assessments, and preliminary approval of the annual levy report for the Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

SUMMARY
The City of Riverbank annually levies and collects special assessments for landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and street lighting. The District was formed in 2001 and is levied annually pursuant to the 1972 Act and in compliance with the California Constitution, Article XIIID, Section 4. (Enacted by the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996). The landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and street lighting associated with specific areas that provide a special benefit to the properties within those areas are grouped into Zones 1, 2, and 3. Subsequently Zone 4 was established in 2003 in connection with several new residential developments within the District. There are currently no assessments for Zone 3.

Page 2 of 2 ends

Item 9.5E- CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
The Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 has been prepared in accordance with the privisions of Chapter 3, Section 22622 of the 1972 Act. The report details the improvements and financial information including the district budgets and proposed annual assessments. The costs of improvements and the annual levy including all expenditures, deficits, surpluses, revenues, and reserves are assessed to each parcel within the District proportinate to the parcel’s special benefit zones.

Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolutions to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, declare the City’s intention to levy annual assessments, and preliminary approval of the annual levy report for the Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

STRATEGIC PLAN
This is directly related to the City’s Strategic Plan, which can be found at www.riverbank.org.

FISCAL IMPACT
The annual assessments for Crossroads District Benefit and Zone 1 and 4 will not have an increase this year. Zone 2 will have a slight increase to continue to cover the increased maintenance costs in the new Grover Landscaping Contract. The increase will also help cover tree trimming and unforeseen irrigation repairs
The annual assessments for parcels in the Crossroads Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 are as follows:

FY 24/25 FY 25/26 Change in Assessment
District Benefit: $151.33 $151.33 $ 0.00
Zone 1: $ 89.72 $ 89.72 $ 0.00
Zone 2: $105.00 $108.15 $ 3.15
Zone 4: $ 55.46 $ 55.46 $ 0.00
Costs for the district are paid through assessments upon property owners within the District; hence, there is no fiscal impact to the City.

ATTACHMENTS

1. (3) Resolutions

2. Engineer’s Annual Levy Report Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF

ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CROSSROADS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) that provides for levy and collection of assessments by the County of Stanislaus for the City of Riverbank to pay the maintenance and services of street lighting, landscaping, and all appurtenant facilities and operations related thereto; and WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CROSSROADS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:

ATTACHMENT 1

Page 2 of 2 ends

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________________ __________________________ Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, FOR THE CROSSROADS LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, formed the Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District (hereinafter referred to as the “District”), and initiated proceedings for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “Act”) that provides for the levy and collection of assessments by the County of Stanislaus for the City of Riverbank to pay the maintenance and services of all improvements and facilities related thereto; and WHEREAS, the City Council has retained Willdan Financial Services for the purpose of assisting with the Annual Levy of the District and to prepare and file a report with the City Clerk in accordance with the Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CROSSROADS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3, SECTION 22624 OF THE ACT AS FOLLOWS:

Page 2 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-
Section 3 Boundaries and Designation: The District consists of all parcels located in the Crossroads Specific Plan, which covers approximately five hundred eighty-five (585) acres in the southwest region of the City. The District is generally located, South and West of the MID Main Canal centerline, east of the centerline of Oakdale Road; and, north of the centerline of Claribel Road. The territory is within the City of Riverbank, within the County of Stanislaus, State of California. The proposed district is designated as:
“Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District”
Section 4 Proposed Assessment Amounts: For Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the proposed assessments for all Zones are outlined in the Engineer's Annual Levy Report.

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

ATTEST: APPROVED:
____________________________ __________________________ Gabriela Hernandez,CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor

Page 1 of 2 ends

CC/LRA – 05/27/2025
CC Resolution 2025-

CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2025-

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

CALIFORNIA, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL LEVY REPORT

FOR THE CROSSROADS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
The City Council of the City of Riverbank, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previous Resolutions, ordered the preparation of an Engineer's Annual Levy Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) for the district known and designated as the Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District (hereafter referred to as the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”); and WHEREAS, there has now been presented to this City Council the Report as required by Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 22566 of said Act; and WHEREAS, this City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Report as presented and is preliminarily satisfied with the District, each and all of the budget items and documents as set forth therein, and is satisfied on a preliminary basis that the assessments have been spread in accordance with the benefits received from the improvements, maintenance, operation, and services to be performed within each Zone as set forth in said Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED BY

THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CROSSROADS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1 That the above recitals are all true and correct.

Section 2 That the Report as presented consists of the following:
a. A Description of Improvements
b. The Annual Budget (Costs and Expenses of Maintenance, Operations, and Services)
c. A Description of the Method of Apportionment resulting in an Assessment Rate per Equivalent Dwelling Unit
Section 3 The Report is hereby approved on a preliminary basis and ordered to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection.

Page 2 of 2 ends

City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority / Public Financing AuthorityMay 27, 2025

City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority / Public Financing Authority
May 27, 2025