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
AMENDED AGENDA
(ADDED ITEM 12.1)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 – Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week-It is recommended that City Council read the proclamation for Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation week.
Item 7.2 Presentation – Sister Cities International Day- It is recommended that the City Council read and present the proclamation declaring October 14, 2025, as Sister Cities International Day to the Riverbank Sister Cities Committee.
Item 7.3 Presentation – BEAM Circular- It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from BEAM Circular regarding the programs and initiatives they have undertaken within Stanislaus County.
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.
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 October 14, 2025 Next City Council Resolution: 2025-102 Next Ordinance: 2025-004 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2025-003 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
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 (No Obligation to Read Aloud)
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 September 23, 2025.
Item 9.3 Resolution Authorizing an Application for Grant Funding from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) to Purchase a 2025 Hisun Sector E1 Electric UTV.
Item 9.4 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract (MOU) with the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) for the Suballocation of Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 2.0) Funds.
Item 9.5 Resolution to Approve a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the River’s Edge Subdivision with LGI Homes - California, LLC and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
Item 9.6 Resolution to Approve a Final Map for the River’s Edge Subdivision – APNS: 062-020-037, -038, & 062-020-040.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
No Public Notice is required for item 10.1 to be published.
Item 10.1 Appeal Hearing for a City Issued Code Violation of Fireworks Section
92.30 (B) – Use, Possession, Discharge of Illegal Fireworks- It is recommended that the City Council consider the appeal request and any oral or written evidence presented by the Appellant and by the City to determine whether to uphold or dismiss the related Administrative Citation issued by the City for violation of the Riverbank Municipal Code.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Item 11.1 Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverbank and the Riverbank Miscellaneous Employees Bargaining Unit-It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverbank and the Riverbank Miscellaneous Employees Bargaining Unit and provide direction regarding the Union’s request to apply the first Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) retroactively to the pay period beginning September 19, 2025. While staff City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda October 14, 2025 Next City Council Resolution: 2025-102 Next Ordinance: 2025-004 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2025-003 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
remains neutral on this request, it is important to note that had the MOU language updates not been completed, the MOU could have been presented at the September 23rd meeting; however, the provision allowing for a vacation cash-out in the first year of the contract would not have been included. Council may wish to weigh the Union’s request for reciprocity on the COLA effective date against the benefit already extended to employees by allowing vacation cash-out in the current fiscal year.
Item 11.2 A Resolution to Approve a Contract Change Order for 90% Design for the Regional Recycled Water Project – Phase I to Brown and Caldwell, and Authorize a Budget Appropriation in the amount of $3,686,000.00 from the Sewer Fund 106- It is recommended that the City Council award the contract change order for preparation of the 60% design for the Riverbank Regional Recycled Water Project – Phase I to Brown and Caldwell, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with said firm in the amount of $3,510,436.00, authorize a contingency amount of $175,564.00 (approximately 5%), and authorize a budget appropriation of $3,686,000.00 from Sewer Fund 106 for said contract.
Item 11.3 A Resolution to Award a Contract for the 90% Design Phase Program Management and Project Permitting Support for the Regional Recycled Water Project – Phase I to Kjeldsen, Sinnock & Neudeck, Inc., and Authorize a Budget Appropriation in the amount of $260,337.00 from the Sewer Fund 106 for FY 2025/2026- It is recommended that the City Council award the contract for ongoing program management for the 90% design phase and permitting support for the Riverbank Regional Recycled Water Project – Phase I to Kjeldsen, Sinnock & Neudeck, Inc. (KSN), authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with said firm in the amount of $226,380.00, authorize a contingency amount of $33,957.00 (approximately 15%), and authorize a budget appropriation of $260,337.00 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund (Fund 106) for FY 2025/2026.
Item 11.4 A Resolution Approving Contracts with Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc., Andritz Separation Technologies, Inc., and Trojan UV for Pre-selection of Major Equipment for the Riverbank Regional Recycled Water Project- City staff recommends consideration of Resolution No. 2025-XXX approving the pre-selection of Major Equipment Suppliers for the Riverbank Regional Recycled Water Project. Suppliers include Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. supplying cloth media filters, Andritz Separation Technologies Inc. supplying solids handling equipment, and Trojan UV supplying the UV disinfection system. It is recommended to authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with each of these entities and authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of 5% of the material procurement costs for a total of $129,240.00, from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund 106 for said contracts.
City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda October 14, 2025 Next City Council Resolution: 2025-102 Next Ordinance: 2025-004 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2025-003 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
12. COUNCIL REFERRALS
Item 12.1 Social Media-It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from Councilmember District 2, Luis Uribe, regarding Social Media.
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 Mid-Management Employee Association.
15. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Item 15.1 Report from Item 14.1
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6)
Agency representative: City Manager Marisela H. Garcia
Employee Organizations: Riverbank Mid-Management Employee Association.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be on: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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 9
th Day of October 2025 /s/Gabriela Hernandez, CMC, City Clerk City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda October 14, 2025 Next City Council Resolution: 2025-102 Next Ordinance: 2025-004 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2025-003 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
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.
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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.
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