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AGEND
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 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)- NO ITEMS SCHEDULED.
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 (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.
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
District 2 – Cindy Fosi
Vice Mayor District 3 – John Pimentel
District 4 – Stacy Call
City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda January 27, 2026 Next City Council Resolution: 2026-004 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 5
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 January 13, 2026.
Item 9.3 Resolution Approving the Award of a Pest Control Services Agreement to Clark Pest Control
Item 9.4 Resolution to Approve and Adopt 2026 City of Riverbank Measure L Expenditure Plan Project List
Item 9.5 Second 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).
10 . PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Notice for Item 10.1 was published on 01/14/2026 in the Riverbank Newspaper.
Item 10.1 A Resolution to Adopt the New Fee Schedule of Park Amenities, Rentals, Recreation Programs, and Events for the City of Riverbank- It is recommended that the City Council consider adopting a Resolution to approve the fees for Park Amenities, Rentals, Recreation Programs, and Events for the City of Riverbank offered with associated fees that are highlighted in Exhibit A.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Item 11.1 Presentation by Chief Ridenour on Current Staffing Allocations and Five-Year Plan for Riverbank Police Services and to Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Reallocation of One Community Resource Deputy Position to a Patrol Deputy Position.- It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from Chief Ridenour on the current staffing allocation for Riverbank Police Services and the proposed five-year staffing plan. The Council is asked to consider a Resolution reallocating the already approved Community Resource Deputy position to a Patrol Deputy.
Alternatively, the Council may provide feedback and direction on reallocation and staffing requests, or request that staff research other options.
Item 11.2 Adoption of a Groundwater Use Management Program in the Modesto Groundwater Subbasin- It is recommended that the City Council consider adopting a resolution authorizing collaboration with the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association (STRGBA) Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), its member agencies, consultants, City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda January 27, 2026 Next City Council Resolution: 2026-004 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 3 of 5
stakeholders and the County of Tuolumne GSA to take such actions as may be reasonably necessary to (1) approve and implement the Groundwater Use Management Program (GWUMP or Program) for the Modesto Subbasin to ensure long-term groundwater sustainability, and (2) develop action plans which ensure the demand management actions identified in the GWUMP are under implementation beginning January 31, 2027.
Adoption of the GWUMP fulfills commitments made in prior Council actions and advances compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).
Item 11.3 Adoption of a Well Mitigation Plan in the Modesto Groundwater Subbasin- It is recommended that the City Council consider adopting a resolution authorizing collaboration with the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association (STRGBA) Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), its member agencies, stakeholders and the County of Tuolumne GSA to take such actions as may be necessary to approve and implement the Well Mitigation Plan developed for the Modesto Groundwater Subbasin. Adoption of the Well Mitigation Plan by the STRGBA GSA fulfills commitments made in prior Council actions and advances compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).
Item 11.4 Resolution Approving a Consultant Services Agreement with JPW Communications, Inc. for the Preparation of a Community Engagement Strategy and Communications Plan.- It is recommended that the City Council consider approving a Consultant Services Agreement with JPW Communications, Inc. for the preparation of a Community Engagement Strategy and Communications Plan for the City of Riverbank.
12. COMMENTS/REPORTS
A brief report on notable attendance of a meeting or conference or other notable topics of City business shall be made. The Brown Act does not allow for discussion or action of items by the City Council/LRA Board during this time.
Item 12.1 Staff
Item 12.2 Council/Authority Member
Item 12.3 Mayor/Chair
13. CLOSED SESSION- NO ITEMS SCHEDULED.
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
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be on: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 City Council and LRA Board Meetings Agenda January 27, 2026 Next City Council Resolution: 2026-004 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 5
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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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 January 2026 /s/Gabriela Hernandez, CMC, City Clerk
PUBLIC “LIVE” VIEWING
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SUBMITTING PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR THE RECORD
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ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF SUBMITTING COMMENTS BEFORE THE 5:00 PM DEADLINE ● Via Mail Service: Mail comments to City of Riverbank, Attn. City Clerk, 6707 Third Street, Suite A, Riverbank, CA 95367. (Call 209-863-7198 / 209-863-7122 to ensure they were received.)
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