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, JUNE 9, 2026 — 6:00 PM
(THE AGENDA PACKET IS ONLINE AT HTTPS://RIVERBANKCA.PORTAL.CIVICCLERK.COM/) ** Para Traduccion en Español, favor de referirse a la ultima pagina de la agenda**
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hernandez called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
2. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Mayor Pimentel led the pledge allegiance.
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
4. AGENDA CHANGES
The Public Hearing Items 9.1 through 9.7 will be continued to the June 23rd Meeting.
5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None Declared.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Item 6.1. Proclamation - Juneteenth Freedom Day 2026 — It is recommended that the City Council read and present the Proclamation for Juneteenth Freedom Day 2026 to Oliver Tomas Grandvoinet.
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Mayor Hernandez read and presented the proclamation for Juneteenth Freedom Day 2026 to Oliver Tomas Grandvoinet.
Item 6.2. Presentation — Sierra House Services Update by Cambridge Academies-It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation regarding Sierra House from Julia Hernandez, Sierra House Enterprise RESTART Facilitator and Hallie Van Deventer, Director with Cambridge Academies.
Julia Hernandez, Sierra House Facilitator and Hallie Van Deventer, Director with Cambridge Academies gave a PowerPoint presentation on the updates and services provided at Sierra House.
Item 6.3. Presentation- Bicycle Safety- It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation from Deputy Orr regarding bicycle safety.
Deputy Orr gave a PowerPoint Presentation on Bicycle Safety.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Hernandez Opened the Public Comment Period at 7:00 P.M.
Michael Christie, Riverbank resident, in favor of a bike ordinance. Expressed his support for an additional Deputy. Would like more info on what kind of donations Sierra House is in need of so he can help. Status update regarding Roselle Rd. opening in October.
Diego Hernandez, Riverbank resident, with regard to the future bicycle ordinance. Why not just enforce the existing traffic laws?
Jordan Davidson, Riverbank resident, to express support for a bike ordinance for the city.
Written comment please see attached.
Mayor Hernandez Closed the Public Comment Period at 7:07 P.M.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 8.1. Waiver of Readings
Item 8.2. Approval of the City Council and Local Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting Minutes for May 26, 2026.
Item 8.3. Resolution Approving the Joint Powers Agreement with the Stanislaus Special Investigations Unit from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
Resolution 2026-053
Item 8.4. Resolution to Award Bid for the Micro Slurry 2026 Project to VSS International, Inc. and Authorize Execution of Future Change Orders
Resolution 2026-054
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Item 8.5. Resolution Calling and Giving Notice for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the By-District Elections of Councilmember District 1 and Councilmember District 3, and a Ballot Measure Placed by Citizen Initiative Petition, as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities; to Request the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors to Permit the County Elections Official to Render Election Services to the City of Riverbank; and to Request the Consolidation of said Election with the Statewide General Election held on the same date Resolution 2026-055
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Fosi / Uribe 5/0) to approve the 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
9. PUBLIC HEARING
Item 9.1.
1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California, Amending and/or Approving the Engineer's Report for the Riverbank Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District; and the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments Related Thereto for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Riverbank Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Mayor Hernandez Opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 P.M.
Mayor Hernandez Closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 P.M
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Fosi 5/0) to continue item 9.1 to the June 23, 2026 Meeting.
Motion carried by unanimous City Council and RA Board roll call vote:
AYES: Uribe, Fosi, Pimentel, Call, and Mayor Hernandez
NAYS: None / ABSENT: None / ABSTAINED: None
Item 9.2.
1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank Amending and/or Approving the Engineer's Report for the Riverbank Crossroads Landscaping anc ighting District; and the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments Relate Thereto for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
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2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Riverbank Crossroads Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Mayor Hernandez Opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 P.M.
Mayor Hernandez Closed the Public Hearing at 7:09 P.M.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Pimentel 5/0) to continue item 9.2 to the June 23, 2026 Meeting
Motion carried by City Council and LRA Board roll call vote:
AYES: Uribe, Fosi, Pimentel, Call, and Mayor Hernandez
NAYS: None / ABSENT: None / ABSTAINED: None
Item 9.3.
1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California, Amending and/or Approving the Engineer's Report for the Ridgewood Place Landscaping and Lighting District; and the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments related thereto for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Ridgewood Place Landscaping and Lighting District; for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Mayor Hernandez Opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 P.M.
Mayor Hernandez Closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 P.M.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Fosi 5/0) to continue item 9.3 to the June 23, 2026 Meeting.
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
Item 9.4.
1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank California, Amending and/or Approving the Engineer's Report for the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 01, River Cove Subdivision; and the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments Related Thereto for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, River Cove Subdivision; for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Mayor Hernandez Opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 P.M.
Mayor Hernandez Closed the Public Hearing at 7:11 P.M.
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ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Pimentel / Fosi 5/0) to continue item 9.4 to the June 23, 2026 Meeting.
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
Item 9.5.
1) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California, Amending and/or Approving the Engineer's Report for the Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping and Lighting District; and the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments Related Thereto for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
2) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, California Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for the Sierra Vista Estates Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Mayor Hernandez Opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 P.M.
Mayor Hernandez Closed the Public Hearing at 7:11 P.M.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Fosi / Uribe 5/0) to continue item 9.5 to the June 23, 2026 Meeting.
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
Item 9.6.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, County of Stanislaus, State of California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Riverbank Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 2006-01 (Heartlands) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Mayor Hernandez Opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 P.M.
Mayor Hernandez Closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 P.M.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Fosi / Pimentel 5/0) to continue item 9.6 to the June 23, 2026 Meeting.
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
Item 9.7.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverbank, County of Stanislaus, State of California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Sterling Ridge Benefit Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
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Mayor Hernandez Opened the Public Hearing at 7:13 P.M.
Mayor Hernandez Closed the Public Hearing at 7:13 P.M.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Pimentel / Uribe 5/0) to continue item 9.7 to the June 23, 2026 Meeting.
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. NEW BUSINESS
Item 10.1. Workshop - Fiscal Year 2026-27 Major Fund Budget Assistant City Manager Alcantor gave a comprehensive report and PowerPoint presentation on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Major Fund proposed budgets.
City Council discussed item with staff.
Michael Christie, Riverbank resident, had questions regarding the Senator Eggman funds. Can they be used for Sierra House?
Diego Hernandez, Riverbank resident, to express his concern regarding Item 10.1.
There being no further public comments, Mayor Hernandez brought the item back to City Council.
DIRECTION: Direction and Feedback was provided to staff.
Item 10.2. Resolution to Appoint Kelly Velasco to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Director of Parks & Recreation Patton gave a comprehensive staff report and PowerPoint presentation on the recommendation to appoint Kelly Velasco to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee.
City Council discussed the item with staff.
There being no public comment, Mayor Hernandez brought the item back for City Council consideration.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Fosi / Uribe 5/0) to approve Resolution 2026-056 Appointing Kelly Velasco to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
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
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Mayor moved to Recess at: 8:24 P.M.
Reconvened from Recess at 8:33 P.M
Item 10.3. Resolution Adopting the "Disruption of Remote Participation During City Council /Board Meetings Policy" as Required by Senate Bill 707
City Clerk Hernandez gave a comprehensive report and PowerPoint Presentation on the Disruption of Remote Participation During City Council and Board Meetings Policy required by Senate Bill 707.
City Council discussed item with staff.
There being no public comment, Mayor Hernandez brought the item back for City Council consideration.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Call 5/0) to approve Resolution 2026-057 approving the Disruption of Remote Participation during City Council and Board Meetings Policy.
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
Item 10.4.
Resolution to Consider Approving Park System Development Fee (SDF) Credits for LGI Homes for Construction of a Dog Park on Lot A within the River's Edge 36- Lot Residential Subdivision.
Director of Community Development Mann gave a comprehensive report and PowerPoint Presentation on the consideration of Park System Development Fee Credits for LGI Homes for Construction of a Dog Park in River's Edge Subdivision.
City Council discussed item with staff.
There being no public comment, Mayor Hernandez brought the item back for City Council consideration.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Call 5/0) to approve Resolution 2026-058 approving the Park System Development Fee Credits for LGI Homes Dog Park at River's Edge 36-Lot Residential Subdivision.
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
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Item 10.5.
Resolution to Consider Approval of a Modification to Condition of Approval No. 9 for Vesting Tentative Map No. 01-2025 for the Meadowview Subdivision to Allow a Slope Easement in Lieu of a Block Retaining Wall Along the Rear Property Lines of Lots 18 through 31
Director of Community Development, Mann, gave a comprehensive report and PowerPoint Presentation on the modification to condition of Approval No.9 for Vesting Tentative Map for Meadowview Subdivision to Allow a slope Easement in Lieu of a Block Retaining Wall at rear property lines.
City Council discussed item with staff.
Cary Pope, Applicant, to provide more information regarding Item 10.5 and answer any questions Council may have.
There being no public comment, Mayor Hernandez brought the item back for City Council consideration.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Fosi 5/0) to approve Resolution 2026-059 approval of a Modification to Condition of Approval No. 9 for vesting Tentative Map No. 01-2025 for the Meadowview Subdivision to Allow a Slope Easement in Lieu of a Block Retaining Wall Along the Rear Property Lines of Lots 18 through 31.
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
Item 10.6. Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Employment Agreements for Michael Patton, Director of Parks and Recreation and Joshua Mann, Director of Community Development
City Manager Garcia gave a comprehensive report and PowerPoint Presentation on First Amendment to
City Council discussed item with staff.
There being no public comment, Mayor Hernandez brought the item back for City Council consideration.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Call 5/0) to approve Resolution 2026-060 approving the First Amendment to the Employment Contracts for Michael Patton, Director of Parks and Recreation and Joshua Mann, Director of Community Development.
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
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Item 10.7. Resolution Approving an Employment Agreement Between the City of Riverbank and Cody Bridgewater, Director of Public Works/Interim Local Redevelopment Agency Director and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement City Manager Garcia gave a comprehensive report and PowerPoint Presentation on the Employment Agreement for Cody Bridgewater, Director of Public Works/Interim Local Redevelopment Agency Director.
City Council discussed item with staff.
There being no public comment, Mayor Hernandez brought the item back for City Council consideration.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Uribe / Call 5/0) to approve Resolution 2026-061 approving the Employment Agreement between the City of Riverbank, Director of Public Works/Interim Local Redevelopment Agency Director.
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
Item 10.8. Resolution Approving an Employment Agreement Between the City of Riverbank and Tamera Alcantor, Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement
City Manager Garcia gave a comprehensive report and PowerPoint Presentation on the Employment Agreement for Tamera Alcantor, Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director.
City Council discussed item with staff.
There being no public comment, Mayor Hernandez brought the item back for City Council consideration.
ACTION: By motion moved and seconded (Fosi / Uribe 5/0) to approve Resolution 2026-062 approving the Employment Agreement between the City of Riverbank and Tamera Alcantor, Assistant City Manager / Administrative Services Director.
Motion carried by unanimous City Council and LA Board roll call vote:
AYES: Uribe, Fosi, Pimentel, Call, and Mayor Hernandez
NAYS: None / ABSENT: None / ABSTAINED: None
11. COMMENTS/REPORTS
Item 11.1. Staff
City Manager Garcia:
• City Hall offices will be closed Thursday, June 18th and Friday, June 19th for the Juneteenth holiday.
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• From the City Clerk, the candidate nomination period for the November 2026 election will be open starting July 13th through August 7th of 2026 for the following City Council District seats of District 1 and District 3. Residents that are interested in becoming a candidate or learning more about the nomination process are encouraged to contact the City Clerk's office for information on eligibility requirements, nomination documents and important election deadlines. For more information, you can reach out to the City Clerk, Gaby Hernandez, or you can visit her at City Hall North, Suite A.
Item 11.2. Council / Authority Member
Vice Mayor Pimentel:
• No Comments.
Councilmember Uribe:
• I would like to invite everyone to get involved with the Riverbank Thrive, formerly known as the Blue Zones Project Committee. They're just getting started. Tomorrow is going to be their third open to the public meeting. For anyone interested in helping shape the mission and the identity of this new community initiative, we are going to be in the Council Chambers from 5:30pm-6:30pm, so we'd love to see you there.
• I will be hosting a Park and Play event on July 4th at Castle Park, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. It's going to be while supplies last, so there's going to be free pizza and interactive games for all.
There's going to be free books, and we're going to have some free fireworks that we are going give to the parents to light for the children so they can light them off the park. So bring your family, your neighbors, so we can celebrate America's 250th together here in Riverbank.
Councilmember Fosi:
• I'd like to thank Deputy Orr for his presentation on bike safety. Certainly, it did teach me a lot about bike safety, and I look forward to moving forward with an ordinance to make our citizens be more safe. I also want to remind everybody that there is a Bike Rodeo tomorrow in Plaza del Rio here from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You got a bike? Come ride it.
Councilmember Call:
• Yesterday I attended the Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at American Chevrolet. I know that American Chevrolet is not in Riverbank. However, they have shown to be a tremendous community partner in many efforts. I know that I've personally done when it comes to Sierra House, and Life jackets. So it's really awesome to kind of have that full circle moment and be there for that ribbon cutting.
• The Life Jacket drive officially ended. We were able to donate 80 life jackets to Parks and Recreation to use over at Jacob Myers Park.
• No, Non-district East Ad Hoc committee updates at this time. • I want to thank Riverbank Police Services for coming to present today.
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Item 11.3. Mayor / Chair
Mayor Hernandez:
• Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority is looking at likely cuts to routes by 15% countywide by next year due to state funding cuts, mandates, overall inflation. So we're making an effort and a push to get feedback on what those cuts will look like. There are some propositions now and then also do a push on updating everybody on what that will look like eventually. • Stan Cog completed an independent review as a result of the Grand Jury report. This exemplified some policy gaps that existed. And that is being worked on at this time. Jean Floetta is no longer with the organization separately from that, giving you general updates.
And there is going to be a meeting next week.
• I just want to give an update to the entire Council and residents on the communications plan.
We've been moving forward with it week after week, very intentionally, to ensure that all communication concerns and trends are addressed. The first phase was to talk to residents, staff and the Council to assess where we are in our communications and to kind of create a preliminary draft and framework on what our plan is going to look like. And so we're very excited because that's going to address, I mean, anything from elections to our day-to-day updates, to any crisis response that may be needed and get us all on the same page and how we communicate information out. So there's more to come on that. There's going to be some trainings now for the public and for our Council.
12. CLOSED SESSION
Item 12.1.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
(Pursuant to Govt. Code § 54961)
Claimant: Jeff Emens
Agency Claimed Against: City of Riverbank
There being no public comment, Mayor Hernandez moved to Closed Session at 9:16 P.M.
Recovened from Closed Session at 9:26 P.M.
13. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Item 13.1. Report From Closed Session Item 12.1
LIABILITY CLAIMS
(Pursuant to Govt. Code § 54961)
Claimant: Jeff Emens Agency Claimed Against: City of Riverbank ACTION: Unanimously voted to deny the claim.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Hernandez adjourned the regular city council meeting at 9:26 P.M. to the next regular scheduled city Council / LRA Meeting on June 23, 2026 at 6:00P.M.
ATTEST: (Adopted 06/23/2026) APPROVED:
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Gabriela Hernandez, CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk / LRA Recorder Mayor/Chair
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