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 7
AGEND
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 – 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 Recognition-Cardozo Middle School Girls Basketball Team- It is recommended that the City Council present a Certificate of Recognition to the Cardozo Middle School Girls Basketball Team, Athletic Director Gary Granger, Coach Bargas, Assistant Nick Golding, and Mrs. Azevedo - Principal for their championship achievement.
Item 7.2 Riverbank Representative Update by Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District Board Director Charles E. Neal and Chief Clint BrayIt is recommended that the City Council receive an update by Director Charles E. Neal and Chief Clint Bray with Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District.
Item 7.3 Presentation- Parks and Recreation Financial Sustainability Study- It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation in regards to the Parks and Recreation Sustainability Study that has been completed from 110%, Inc and the Parks and Recreation Department.
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 January 13, 2026 Next City Council Resolution: 2026-001 Next Ordinance: 2026-001 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2026-001 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 7
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.
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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 December 9, 2025.
Item 9.3 Acceptance of the Silverock Road Overlay Project between Patterson Road and Oakdale Road and Authorization to File a Notice of Completion Item 9.4 Resolution to Amend the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Bylaws to Include Attendance and Absence Policy
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item 10.1 A Resolution to Approve a Contract Change Order for Value Engineering for the Regional Recycled Water Project – Phase I for KSN, Inc. and Authorize a Budget Appropriation in the amount of $194,310.00 from the Sewer Fund 106- It is recommended that the City Council award the contract change order for the Value Engineering phase of design for the Riverbank Regional Recycled Water Project – Phase I to KSN, Inc. to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with said firm in the amount of $194,310.00 and authorize a budget appropriation from Sewer Fund 106 for said contract.
Item 10.2 A Resolution to Approve a Contract Change Order for Value Engineering for the Regional Recycled Water Project – Phase I for Brown and Caldwell, and Authorize a Budget Appropriation in the amount of $138,475.00 from the Sewer Fund 106- It is recommended that the City Council award the contract change order for the Value Engineering phase of 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 $138,475.00 and authorize a budget appropriation from Sewer Fund 106 for said contract.
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11. PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Notice for Item 11.1 was published on 12/17/2025 in the Riverbank Newspaper.
Item 11.1 First Reading by Title Only and Introduction of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapters 150 (BUILDING REGULATIONS) and 157 (WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION) of Title XV: LAND USAGE, by amending and adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 & 12, including identified appendices). It is recommended that the City Council introduce and pass to a second reading an Ordinance amending Chapters 150 (Building Regulations) and 157 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation) of Title XV (Land Usage) of the Riverbank Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12, including identified appendices), and authorize the City Building Official to administer and implement the adopted codes, including the determination of permit valuation in accordance with the California Building Code.
12. NEW BUSINESS
Item 12.1 Resolution Approving the Adoption of the Pension Stabilization Trust Participation and Member Agreements with Benefit Trust Company, Inc. (BTC) and the Chairman of the Board of Authority- Staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution adopting the Pension Stabilization Trust Participation Agreement with Benefit Trust Company, Inc. ("BTC") and a Member Agreement for the Retirement Board of Authority for the purpose of pre-funding pension liability obligations under GASB 68.
Item 12.2 Nomination and Appointment of the Vice Mayor to Serve for the Year 2026- It is recommended that Mayor Hernandez nominate a Councilmember to serve as Vice Mayor for the year 2026 and, by roll call vote, the City Council shall approve the Appointment for a one-year term.
Item 12.3 Adjustments to the 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule- It is recommended that the City Council by roll call vote: 1.) Cancel the meetings of May 26th, July 14th, August 11th, November 24th, and December 22nd, for a modified summer schedule and to minimize conflicts with Holiday Activities.
Item 12.4 Annual Consideration of City Council Appointments to Intergovernmental Boards and Committees and Appointments to Internal City Committees for the Year 2026- It is recommended that City Council: 1.) Review the appointment lists; and 2.) Volunteer or nominate a member of the Council to serve as the representative; and 3.) By roll call vote, ratify the appointments for the year 2026.
City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda January 13, 2026 Next City Council Resolution: 2026-001 Next Ordinance: 2026-001 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2026-001 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 7
Item 12.5 City Flag Design Contest Review and Selection of Top Three- It is recommended that the City Council select the top three designs to move forward for a public vote.
Item 12.6 VOLT Institute Resident Scholarship Program Guidelines- It is recommended that the City Council provide feedback on the guidelines to establish a VOLT Institute Resident Scholarship Program as offered by Opportunity Stanislaus.
13. COUNCIL REFERRALS
Item 13.1 Tot Time Program-It is recommended that the City Council receive a verbal presentation from Councilmember District 1 Luis Uribe, regarding closure of the Tot Time Program.
14. 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 14.1 Staff
Item 14.2 Council/Authority Member
Item 14.3 Mayor/Chair
15. 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 15.1 LIABILITY CLAIMS
(Pursuant to Govt. Code § 54961)
Agency Claimed Against: City of Riverbank
Claimant: Anthony Campos Martinez, A Minor, by and through, Alma Campos.
Item 15.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIORS
(Pursuant to Govt. Code § 54956.8)
Property: 3313 Santa Fe St. (APN: 132-009-056)
Agency Negotiator: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Property Negotiator: Lana Clayton
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
16. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Item 16.1 Report from Closed Session Item 15.1
LIABILITY CLAIMS
(Pursuant to Govt. Code § 54961)
Agency Claimed Against: City of Riverbank
Claimant: Anthony Campos Martinez, A Minor, by and through, Alma Campos.
City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda January 13, 2026 Next City Council Resolution: 2026-001 Next Ordinance: 2026-001 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2026-001 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 7
Item 16.2 Report from Closed Session Item 15.2
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIORS
(Pursuant to Govt. Code § 54956.8)
Property: 3313 Santa Fe St. (APN: 132-009-056)
Agency Negotiator: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Property Negotiator: Lana Clayton
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
17. ADJOURNMENT
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be on: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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 8
th Day of January 2026 /s/Gabriela Hernandez, CMC, City Clerk City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda January 13, 2026 Next City Council Resolution: 2026-001 Next Ordinance: 2026-001 Next Local Redevelopment Authority Board Resolution 2026-001 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 6 of 7
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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