CITY COUNCIL / LRA BOARD CITY OF RIVERBANK
Mayor/Chair Regular City Council and Local
Rachel Hernandez Redevelopment Authority Board
Council/Authority Members Meetings
District 1 - Luis Uribe
District 2 — Cindy Fosi Council Chambers
Vice Mayor, District 3 — John Pimentel 6707 Third Street, Suite B District 4 - Stacy Call Riverbank, CA 95367
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MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 — 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hernandez called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Pimentel led the pledge allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Reverend Randy Richardson led 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 2 Cindy Fosi Council Member / Authority Member District 4 Stacy Call Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair District 3 John Pimentel
Mayor/ Chair Rachel Hernandez
5. AGENDA CHANGES
No Agenda Changes.
6. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councilmember Call declared a Conflict of Interest with Item 9.8.
7. PRESENTATIONS
Item 7.1. Proclamation — Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month— It is recommended that the City Council read and present a Proclamation for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month to Norma Grubeck.
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Mayor Hernandez read and presented the proclamation for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month to Norma Grubeck, Riverbank Resident.
Item 7.2. Presentation- Youth Council 2025-2026 Inagural Term Overview The Riverbank Youth Council Inaugural Cohort gave a PowerPoint Presentation on their 2025- 2026 Term.
Mayor Hernandez and City Council presented each of the Youth Council Members with a gift in recognition of their term of service.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Hernandez Opened Public Comment at 6:39 P.M
Francis Guevara, with the Chamber of Commerce to provide an update on upcoming Chamber Events.
Darlene Barber-Martinez, with Central Valley Community Resources to invite everyone to the Annual Bike Rodeo Safety Fair on Wednesday, June 10th at Plaza Del Rio.
Mayor Hernandez Closed Public Comment at 6:45 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 9.1. Waiver of Readings
Item 9.2. Approval of the City Council and Local Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting Minutes for May 12, 2026
Item 9.3. Resolution Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Northern California District Council of Laborers Local Union, AFL:CIO #1130 Regarding Longevity Pay Resolution 2026-032
Item 9.4. Resolution Approving a Side Letter Agreement with the Riverbank Mid- Management Employees Association Regarding Longevity Pay Resolution 2026-033
Item 9.5. Resolution to Award Bid for the Woodhaven Overlay Project to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., Authorize Execution of Future Change Orders and Authorizing a Budget Amendment for an Additional $150,000.00 from SB1 Resolution 2026-034
Item 9.6.
Resolution to Award Bid for the Oakdale Road Improvement Project to United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. and Authorize Execution of Future Change Orders Resolution 2026-035
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Item 9.7.
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 2026/2027.
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 2026/2027.
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 2026/2027.
Resolution 2026-036, Resolution 2026-037, Resolution 2026-038 Item 9.8.
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 2026/2027.
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 2026/2027.
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 2026/2027.
Item was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Item 9.9.
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 2026/2027. 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 2026/2027.
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 2026/2027.
Resolution 2026-039, Resolution 2026-040, Resolution 2026-041 Item 9.10.
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 2026/2027.
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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 2026/2027.
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 2026/2027.
Resolution 2026-042, Resolution 2026-043, Resolution 2026-044 Item 9.11.
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 2026/2027 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 2026/2027
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 2026/2027
Resolution 2026-045, Resolution 2026-046, Resolution 2026-047 Item 9.12.
Resolution of the City of Riverbank Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within the Riverbank Storm Drain District No. 2006-01 (Heartlands) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Resolution 2026-048
Item 9.13.
Resolution of the City of Riverbank Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments within the Riverbank Storm Drain District No. 05-01 (Sterling Ridge) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Resolution 2026-049
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Fosi 5/0) to approve Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 9.8.
Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:
AYES: Uribe, Fosi, Call, Pimentel, and Mayor Hernandez
NAYS: None / ABSENT: None / ABSTAINED: None
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Item 9.8 1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. 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 2026/2027.
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 2026/2027 Resolution 2026-050, Resolution 2026-051, Resolution 2026-052 ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Fosi / Pimentel 4/0) to approve Item 9.8 on the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:
AYES: Uribe, Fosi, Pimentel, and Mayor Hernandez
NAYS: None / ABSENT: None / ABSTAINED: None
10. COMMENTS/REPORTS
Item 10.1. Staff
City Manager Garcia:
• From our Parks & Rec Department. Join us this Friday for the Season Finale of Food Court Fridays at the Sports Complex starting at 6:00pm. They will be kicking off The Movies in the Park for the Summer with Zootoopia 2, starting around dusk or 7:30ish. They'll also have face painting and Love Riverbank will be offering Root Beer Floats, while supplies last. The Oakdale Animal Shelter will be out there with pets, waiting to be adopted. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us for a wonderful night out. • The Tuesday Market starts next Tuesday, June 2nd, and will run every Tuesday in June and July. The Market will run from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Come support your local businesses, enjoy some yummy food and find some unique crafts and see some neat activities.
Item 10.2. Council / Authority Member
Vice Mayor Pimentel:
• On the 13th I attended the Kite Day, put on by Love Riverbank and and Community Praise Tabernacle, had close to about 30 people in attendance there, and they really enjoyed spending time with the kids and the kites.
• It was nice to see Darlene and the Riverbank Federated Women's Club on May 16th. • I had a great time at the 11th Annual Installation Awards Dinner. I thought it was well done and they were able to keep schedule.
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• On the 17th, I attended Saint Francis of Rome fundraiser Kermes, which they sold food to raise funds for Our Lady of Guaalupe, and they are hoping to get more involved with Riverbank. Reach out to Alma, for that on the 29th.
• Red Robin will be having, the fundraiser for Sister City. So Invite our friends and family to eat and also mention Sister City for a 20% of the sales that will go to Sister City. • Some residents have reached out, about the growth and changes of Riverbank. They mentioned they don't want to lose the history of Riverbank, and I reassured them that Riverbank is very special to all of us and that history will always be preserved Councilmember Uribe:
• No comments Tonight.
Councilmember Fosi:
• The Womens Federate Group and the Historical Society will have no meetings through the summer, so there are no dates to announce.
• Everyone, please be patient with traffic. I've been out there, it's not getting any better, and so we will need to be patient with each other.
• I forgot to add, I will be working at the Community Center with the Elections, so if you see me there I am representing Stanislaus County and a City Councilmemer, I am a worker.
Councilmember Call:
• The Primary Election is underway. June 2nd is the final date to vote, so make sure you mail in your ballot or see the City's website for voting centers in the area. • I'm on my final week of life jacket collection. We're officially turning them in next week. we have shy of 100, so I'm really hoping to beat my goal of last year's number, which ended up being around 127. So, if you have a life jacket, please give me a call, email, text message, Instagram message, whichever.
• I have no Nondistrict East AdHoc Committee updates for this particular meeting • Last week, I met with or two weeks ago I met with Riverbank Police Services regarding some of the complaints on our Facebook pages in the city about bike ordinances or the demand for bike ordinances, with some of the happenings of our teenagers and roadways doing wheelies at cars. So I just want to reassure the community that Riverbank Police Services does see these messages. I was hoping it was going to be on the agenda for this week, but it sounds like there is a workshop in the works for the council so we can collaboratively put these items together and put something in the code.
• Part of our strategic plan was a general plan update, and I know previous mayor O'Brien has been requesting a general plan update since 2019. These particular plans can take around five years to implement, so I'm hoping that we can work on our general plan. • I'd also like to bring forward a resolution of application to initiate the sphere of influence, amendment and resolution of application to LAFCO, requesting updates to our sphere of influence.
• And then I just want to remind everyone, we have been a few of us in council who have been asking for a sphere of influence update since March of this year.
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• Lastly, it was my understanding the meeting today was asked to be a short meeting. So, as a council, I think it's only fair that we know the process for requesting short meetings./ know we all get really busy, so I would just be interested in hearing more on the process for requesting short meetings. Thank you.
Item 10.3. Mayor/ Chair
Mayor Hernandez:
• The only thing I have for today is / want to thank staff for, as always, hosting and helping put together a beautiful Memorial Day event. Each year, it looks a little different based on how the availability of the different folks that participate looks, but nonetheless, it's always really meaningful event to have.
11. CLOSED SESSION
Item 11.1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9)
Name of Case: Advance Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, LLC v. City of Riverbank et al.,
Stanislaus County Superior Court Case No. CV-23-004578
Item 11.2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9)
Name of Case: Miller Arms Company, Inc. v. City of Riverbank et al., Stanislaus County Superior Court Case No. CV-23-002593
There being no public comments, Mayor Hernandez moved to Closed Session at 6:54 P.M.
Recovened from Closed Session at 7:10P.M.
12. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Item 12.1. Report from Closed Session Item 11.1
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9)
Name of Case: Advance Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, LLC v. City of Riverbank et al.,
Stanislaus County Superior Court Case No. CV-23-004578
DIRECTION: Unanimously voted to a settlement in the case.
Item 12.2. Report from Closed Session Item 11.2
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9)
Name of Case: Miller Arms Company, Inc. v. City of Riverbank et al., Stanislaus County Superior Court Case No. CV-23-002593
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DIRECTION: Direction was provided to staff.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Hernandez adjourned the regular meeting at 7:10P.M. to the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting will be held on June 9, 2026.
ATTEST: (Adopted 06/09/2026 APPROVED:
Gabriela Hernandez, CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk / LRA Recorder Mayor/Chair
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