WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed special public hearing on March 31, 2026 regarding the Housing Element Update, including the changes requested by HCD by their January 12, 2026 letter and Technical Edits described in HCD’s Preliminary Comments on March 24, 2026, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing and considering all information provided and submitted, and after taking and considering all public testimony, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-002, recommending City Council approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a regular public meeting on May 19, 2026, regarding the Housing Element Update, including revisions made to the Housing Element as requested by City Council at their April 28, 2026 public hearing, a which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, after reviewing and considering all information provided and submitted, and after taking and considering all public testimony, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-007, recommending City Council approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered all evidence submitted in connection with the Housing Element Update, including the staff report, public testimony, and all other documents and evidence that are part of the City administrative record for these actions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the goals, policies, and programs, and objectives contained in the 6th Cycle Housing Element, considered individually and cumulatively, do not adversely affect the internal consistency of the City of Riverbank General Plan; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was advertised in the Riverbank News, a newspaper of general circulation on June 10, 2026, and posted at three (3) locations accessible to the public; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has utilized its own independent judgement in considering the information contained in this resolution and attachments, in the staff report and attachments and other exhibits, and in writing and oral testimony during the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council hereby finds the proposed General Plan Amendment exempt from CEQA pursuant to pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as analyzed in the CEQA Technical Memorandum, adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and authorize Staff to submit the 6th Cycle Housing Element to the State of California Housing and Community Development Department based on the following findings:
1. General Plan Amendment Findings. That pursuant to California Government Code Section 65358 and the Riverbank General Plan, the City Council finds as follows:
a. The proposed General Plan Amendment is in the public interest. b. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent and compatible with the goals and the vast majority of policies of the General Plan. c. The potential effects of the proposed General Plan Amendment been evaluated and determined not to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.
d. The proposed General Plan Amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act.
2. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element contains a thorough and adequate treatment of housing issues required to be addressed by State law and adequately addressed each of the HCD findings. The amendment to the General Plan will adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element and will replace the 5th Cycle Housing Element.
3. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element is internally consistent with the General Plan and is not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, and welfare of the City.
4. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element has been prepared to substantially comply with State Housing Element Law and has been revised to address the findings identified by HCD in its letter dated January 12, 2026 and Technical Edits described in HCD’s Preliminary Comments on March 24, 2026 and City Council’s direction received at the April 28, 2026 Public Hearing.
5. Based on substantial evidence provided in the Housing Element, the City Council finds that the existing uses on underutilized sites identified to accommodate the City’s RHNA do not impede residential development during the period covered by the Housing Element, that the sites that allow nonresidential uses are likely to accommodate a portion of the RHNA, and that the sites identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element are anticipated to be available for development during the Housing Element period.
6. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element includes a variety of goals, policies, and implementing programs designed to enhance the public health, safety, and welfare, including the goals, policies, and programs to support safe and decent
housing, to maintain, rehabilitate, and preserve housing, to increase housing choice, to encourage the development of a variety of housing types and locations to meet the needs of all income levels and the needs of special needs populations, and to affirmatively further fair housing.
7. The 6th Cycle Housing Element was prepared in accordance with California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act.
8. The City Council authorizes Planning Director to be able make minor modifications to the Housing Element to achieve certification and address comments provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development on the Housing Element, if applicable.
9. The City Council finds that the 6th Cycle Housing Element is exempt from CEQA pursuant to pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), as the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
The 6th Cycle Housing Element is exempt from CEQA because the project involves goals, policies, and programs to meet the City’s RHNA and affirmatively furthering fair housing goals but does not involve any physical change with the potential to create adverse effect on the environment. The 6th Cycle Housing Element creates a roadmap on how to achieve the City’s RHNA and AFFH goals through identification of suitable sites for development and identification of programs and corresponding actions that could remove constraints to and promote affordable housing.
The 6th Cycle Housing Element does not grant any development entitlements or authorize development beyond what is allowed under the current General Plan and Zoning Code (Chapter 153). All future housing development pursuant to the 6th Cycle Housing Element would be subject to formal development applications and further evaluation in accordance with CEQA and City plans, ordinances, and standards. No physical improvements are proposed or approved as part of adoption of the Housing Element and the City’s new RHNA obligations; therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element would result in a significant effect on the environment. Thus, the City of Riverbank finds that the Proposed Project is exempt from CEQA under the common sense exemption. Analysis of the CEQA determination is provided in the CEQA Technical Memorandum, as illustrated and incorporated by reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the June 23, 2026; motioned by Councilmember ________, seconded
by Councilmember ________, and upon roll call was carried by the following vote of __- __:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Attest: Approved:
___________________________ _____________________________ Gabriela Hernandez, CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor
CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK, CALIFORNIA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS OF FOUR (4) PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 0 TALBOT AVENUE (APN: 132-038-032); 5443 ROSELLE AVENUE (APN: 075-069-029); 2561 CLARIBEL ROAD (APN: 075-093- 025); AND 0 KENTUCKY AVENUE (APN: 062-022-027) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF REZONINGS RELATED TO THE CITY’S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT WHEREAS, State Housing Element Law (Government Code Section 65580 et seq.) requires that the City of Riverbank adopt a Housing Element for the eight-year period 2023-2031 to accommodate the City’s regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) of 3,591 units comprised of 970 very low-income units, 672 low-income units, 594 moderate-income units, and 1,355 above moderate-income units; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank 6th Cycle Housing Element includes Section IX, 2023-2031 Housing Element – Housing Goals and Policies, that identify goals, policies, and programs the City of Riverbank is responsible for enabling the production of housing by reducing regulatory barriers, providing incentives, and supporting programs that create or preserve housing, especially for vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank has undergone the preparation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, as required by Government Code Section 65580 et seq. and has developed Program 1.1a, that identifies 8 sites for rezoning to meet the City’s RHNA; and WHEREAS, site specific general plan amendments are necessary to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, 0 Talbot Avenue (APN: 132-038-032) has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Industrial/Business Park (I/BP) and a proposed General Plan Land Use Designation of Higher-Density Residential (HDR); and
WHEREAS, 5443 Roselle Avenue (APN: 075-069-029) has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Mixed Use (MU) and a proposed General Plan Land Use Designation of Higher-Density Residential (HDR); and
WHEREAS, 2561 Claribel Road (APN: 075-093-025) has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Community Commercial (C/C) and a proposed General Plan Land Use Designation of Mixed Use (MU); and
WHEREAS, 0 Kentucky Avenue (APN: 062-022-027) has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Lower Density Residential (LDR) and a proposed General Plan Land Use Designation of Higher Density Residential (HDR); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Senate Bill 18, formal consultation requests were distributed to Native American Tribes on December 12, 2025 for a 90-day period ending on March 12, 2026, and the City did not receive any formal requests for consultation; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed special public hearing on March 31, 2026 regarding the proposed General Plan Amendments and after reviewing and considering all information provided and submitted, and after taking and considering all public testimony, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026- 004, recommending City Council approval of the proposed General Plan Amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a regular public meeting on May 19, 2026, regarding the proposed General Plan Amendments and after reviewing and considering all information provided and submitted, and after taking and considering all public testimony, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-009, recommending City Council approval of the proposed General Plan Amendments; and WHEREAS, the notice of the public hearing on the General Plan Amendments was published in The Riverbank News, a newspaper of general circulation, on June 10, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the notices of the public hearing on the General Plan Amendment were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the properties on June 3, 2026, according to the most recent assessor’s roll; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has utilized its own independent judgement in considering the information contained in this resolution and attachments, in the staff report and attachments and other exhibits, and in writing and oral testimony during the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby finds the proposed General Plan Amendments exempt from CEQA pursuant to pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as analyzed in the CEQA Technical Memorandum incorporated by this reference and approves General Plan Amendment No. 01-2025 described herein, as follows and based on the following findings:
1. General Plan Amendment Findings. That pursuant to California Government Code Section 65358 and the Riverbank General Plan, the City Council finds as follows:
a. The proposed General Plan Amendment is in the public interest. b. The proposed General Plan Amendments are consistent and compatible with the goals and the vast majority of policies of the General Plan.
c. The potential effects of the proposed General Plan Amendments have been evaluated and determined not to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.
d. The proposed General Plan Amendments have been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act.
2. Pursuant to the Riverbank General Plan, the City Council finds as follows:
a. The proposed amendments help the community achieve the goals outlined in the General Plan; and
b. The proposed amendments are consistent with the policies and standards of the General Plan.
3. Based on the findings set forth in this Resolution and the Staff Report, and such other evidence as received at the public hearings on this matter before the City Council, the City Council hereby approves General Plan Amendment No. 01- 2025.
4. The proposed General Plan Amendments continue the consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Code, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65855 and 65860.
5. The City Council finds the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common sense Exemption), and further pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085, which exempts related rezoning actions that implement the jurisdiction’s Housing Element. The above General Plan designation amendments are done for the purpose of maintaining vertical consistency between the corresponding General Plan designations and the required sitespecific rezonings for implementation of the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element.
The site-specific General Plan Amendments do not involve any physical changes with the potential to create an adverse effect on the environment. The amendments do not grant any development entitlements and all future housing developments would be subject to further environmental review, which may require supporting technical reports. Analysis of the CEQA determination is provided in the CEQA Technical Memorandum, as illustrated and incorporated by reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the June 23, 2026; motioned by Councilmember ________, seconded
by Councilmember ________, and upon roll call was carried by the following vote of __- __:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Attest: Approved:
___________________________ _____________________________ Gabriela Hernandez, CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY OF RIVERBANK
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK APPROVING REZONE 02-2025 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 01-2025, REZONING SEVEN PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 0 TALBOT AVENUE (APN: 132- 038-032); 5443 ROSELLE AVENUE (APN: 075-069-029); 5054 ROSELLE AVENUE (APN: 075-025-010); 2819 CLARIBEL ROAD (APN: 075-014-026); 0 CLARIBEL ROAD (APN: 075-014-027); 2561 CLARIBEL ROAD (APN: 075-093-025); AND 0 KENTUCKY AVENUE (APN: 062-022-027), AND A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADD THE MIXED USE (CX-1) DESIGNATION TO THE CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-1)
WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank is authorized by Title 15 Chapter 153.230, to initiate a rezone whenever public necessity and convenience and the general welfare require such amendment; and
WHEREAS, State Housing Element Law (Government Code Section 65580 et seq.) requires that the City of Riverbank adopt a Housing Element for the eight-year period 2023-2031 to accommodate the City’s regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) of 3,591 units comprised of 970 very low-income units, 672 low-income units, 594 moderate-income units, and 1,355 above moderate-income units; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank 6th Cycle Housing Element includes Section IX, 2023-2031 Housing Element – Housing Goals and Policies, that identify goals, policies, and programs the City of Riverbank is responsible for enabling the production of housing by reducing regulatory barriers, providing incentives, and supporting programs that create or preserve housing, especially for vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank has undergone the preparation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, as required by Government Code Section 65580 et seq. and has developed Program 1.1a, that identifies 7 sites for rezoning to meet the City’s RHNA; and WHEREAS, site specific rezones, specific plan amendments, and adding the Mixed Use (CX-1) designation to the Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1) are necessary to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on April 28, 2026 regarding the Housing Element Update, including the changes requested by their January 12, 2026 letter and Technical Edits described in HCD’s Preliminary Comments on March 24, 2026, at which time interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
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WHEREAS, after reviewing and considering all information provided and submitted, and after taking and considering all public testimony, the City Council voted to direct Staff to remove Rezone Site #3 from the 6th Cycle Housing Element; and WHEREAS, 0 Talbot Avenue (APN: 132-038-032) has a Zoning designation of Light Industrial (M-1), and a proposed zoning designation of Multiple Family Residential (R-3); and
WHEREAS, 5443 Roselle Avenue (APN: 075-069-029) has a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), and a proposed SP-1 land use designation of Medium/High Density Residential (MHR); and WHEREAS, 5054 Roselle Avenue (APN 075-025-010), 2819 Claribel Road (APN 075-014-026), & 0 Claribel Road (APN 075-014-027) have a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1), Highway Commercial (HC), and a proposed SP-1 land use designation of Mixed Use (CX-1); and
WHEREAS, 2561 Claribel Road (APN 075-093-025) has a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1), Neighborhood Park/Basin (NP/B), and a proposed SP-1 land use designation of Mixed Use (CX-1); and WHEREAS, 0 Kentucky Avenue (APN 062-022-027) has a Zoning designation of Planned Development (P-D) 71, and a proposed zoning designation of Multiple Family Residential (R-3); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Senate Bill 18, formal consultation requests were distributed to Native American Tribes on December 12, 2025 for a 90-day period ending on March 12, 2026, and the City did not receive any formal requests for consultation; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, to consider this proposed Rezone Ordinance (the “Rezone Ordinance”) and recommended approval with a 5-0 vote; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank Planning Commission conducted a Public Meeting on May 19, 2026, to consider the proposed Rezone Ordinance and adopted Resolution No. 2026-009, recommending approval of the Rezone Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the proposed Rezone Ordinance, and considered the Planning Commission recommendations, and any public comments and all documents or testimony received; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Riverbank makes the following findings for adoption:
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1. Specific Plan Amendment Findings: That pursuant to the Riverbank General Plan, the City Council finds as follows:
a. The proposed amendments help the community achieve the goals outlined in the General Plan; and
b. The proposed amendments are consistent with the policies and standards of the General Plan.
2. Based on the findings set forth in this resolution and the City Staff Report, and such other evidence as received at the public hearings on this matter before the City Council, the City Council hereby approves Rezone 02-2025 and SPA 01-2025.
3. The proposed Rezones and Specific Plan Amendments continue the consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Code, pursuant to Government Code Section 65860.
4. The City Council finds the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common sense Exemption), and further pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085, which exempts rezoning actions that implement the jurisdiction’s Housing Element. The site-specific Rezones, Specific Plan Amendments and Specific Plan Amendment to the Crossroads Specific Plan do not involve any physical changes with the potential to create an adverse effect on the environment. The amendments do not grant any development entitlements and all future housing developments would be subject to further environmental review, which may require supporting technical reports. Analysis of the CEQA determination is provided in the CEQA Technical Memorandum, as illustrated and incorporated by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The recitals above are found to be true and correct, and are hereby incorporated and made part of this Ordinance.
Section 2: The City Council of the City of Riverbank approves the Rezones and Specific Plan Amendments associated with REZ 02-2025 AND SPA 01-2025.
Section 3: The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the Official Zoning Map of the City of Riverbank to be revised to reflect the rezoning approved by this ordinance.
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Section 4: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this chapter, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this chapter or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5: This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its final passage and adoption, provided it is published in a newspaper of general circulation at least fifteen (15) days prior to its effective date or a summary of the Ordinance is published in a newspaper of general circulation at least five (5) days prior to adoption and again at least fifteen (15) days prior to its effective date.
The foregoing was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Riverbank held on the 23rd day of June 2026; motioned by Councilmember _________________, seconded by Councilmember __________________, and upon roll call was carried by the following vote _:_
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________ ___________________
Gabriela Hernandez Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Tom P. Hallinan
City Attorney
CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT
WHEREAS, Sections 65580 through 65589.8 of the California Government Code require each jurisdiction to regularly update its Housing Element in accordance with deadlines established by the State; and
WHEREAS, Program 1.1i, Maximum Residential Density of the 6th Cycle Housing Element directs the City amend the Riverbank General Plan Land Use Element to establish a maximum density for the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element establishes a maximum density of forty (40) dwelling units per acre for the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designations; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Senate Bill 18, formal consultation requests were distributed to Native American Tribes on January 13, 2026 for a ninety (90) day period ending on April 13, 2026, and the City did not receive any formal requests for consultation; and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Project has been reviewed and analyzed by the City pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as analyzed in the CEQA Technical Memorandum incorporated by this reference, which determined that the 6th Cycle Housing Element and amendment to the Land Use Element is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), as the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed special public hearing on March 31, 2026 regarding the Housing Element Update, including the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing and considering all information provided and submitted, and after taking and considering all public testimony, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-002, recommending City Council approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a regular public meeting on May 19, 2026 regarding the Housing Element Update, including the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing and considering all information provided and submitted, and after taking and considering all public testimony, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-007, recommending City Council approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered all evidence submitted in connection with the proposed General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, including the staff report, public testimony, and all other documents and evidence that are part of the City administrative record for these actions; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was advertised in The Riverbank News, a newspaper of general circulation on June 10, 2026 and posted at three (3) locations accessible to the public; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has utilized its own independent judgement in considering the information contained in this resolution and attachments, in the staff report and attachments and other exhibits, and in writing and oral testimony during the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby finds the proposed General Plan Amendment exempt from CEQA pursuant to pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as analyzed in the CEQA Technical Memorandum and adopts the General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, as follows and based on the following findings:
1. General Plan Amendment Findings. That pursuant to California Government Code Section 65358 and the Riverbank General Plan, the City Council finds as follows:
a. The proposed General Plan Amendment is in the public interest. b. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent and compatible with the goals and the vast majority of policies of the General Plan. c. The potential effects of the proposed General Plan Amendment been evaluated and determined not to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.
d. The proposed General Plan Amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act.
2. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element includes a variety of goals, policies, and implementing programs designed to enhance the public health, safety, and welfare, including the goals, policies, and programs to support safe and decent housing, to maintain, rehabilitate, and preserve housing, to increase housing choice, to encourage the development of a variety of housing types and locations to meet the needs of all income levels and the needs of special needs populations, and to affirmatively further fair housing.
3. The proposed amendments to the City of Riverbank General Plan Land Use Element will establish a maximum residential density of 40 dwelling units per acre for the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designations. These amendments would implement Program 1.1i of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
4. City staff is hereby authorized to incorporate the above General Plan amendments into the General Plan Land Use Element.
5. The City Council finds the General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element is exempt from CEQA pursuant to pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), as the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element establish a maximum residential density for the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designations. The amendments do not grant any development entitlements or authorize development beyond what is allowed under the current General Plan and Zoning Code (Chapter 153). All future housing development would be subject to formal development applications and environmental review in accordance with CEQA. Analysis of the CEQA determination is provided in the CEQA Technical Memorandum, as illustrated and incorporated by reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the June 23, 2026; motioned by Councilmember ________, seconded by Councilmember ________, and upon roll call was carried by the following vote of __- __:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Attest: Approved:
___________________________ _____________________________ Gabriela Hernandez, CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY OF RIVERBANK
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE RIVERBANK MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS §153.067 AND §153.071 AND ADDING SECTIONS §153.166 THROUGH §153.169 ENTITLED “REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT OVERLAY” (ZOA 01-2025)
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65585 requires that the City Council receive input and a recommendation from the Planning Commission on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment that imposes any regulations listed in Section 65850; and WHEREAS, State Housing Element Law (Government Code Section 65580 et. seq.) requires that the City of Riverbank City Council adopt a Housing Element for the eight-year period 2023 – 2031 to accommodate the City’s Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) of 3,591 units, comprised of 970 very low-income units, 672 lowincome units, 594 moderate-income units, and 1,355 above moderate-income units; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank 6th Cycle Housing Element identifies goals, policies, and programs for enabling the production of housing by reducing regulatory barriers, providing incentives, and supporting programs that create or preserve housing, especially for vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, Program 1.1a, Adequate Sites for RHNA and Rezone Program, directs the City to allow developments by-right pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(h) when 20% or more of the residential units are affordable to low- and very lowincome households for sites requiring rezoning; and WHEREAS, Program 1.1a, Adequate Sites for RHNA and Rezone Program, directs the City to amend the Mixed Use CX-1 Zone (Sections 153.066 through 153.072) of the Riverbank Municipal Code to allow 100 percent residential uses and require that residential uses occupy at least 50 percent of the floor area in a mixed-use project; and WHEREAS, Program 1.1d, By-Right Approval directs the City to allow developments by-right pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(c) when 20 percent or more of the residential units are affordable to low- and very low-income households for sites identified on previous Housing Element sites inventory; and
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WHEREAS, to comply with Government Section 65583.2(c), the City is establishing by Ordinance the Regional Housing Needs Assessment Overlay District covering those sites rezoned and covering those 4th and 5th Cycle reused sites to allow development by-right when 20 percent or more of the residential units are affordable to lower-income households; and
WHEREAS, Program 1.1h, Religious Institution Sites directs the City to develop an overlay zone to allow by-right approval and incentivize development of housing on land owned by religious institutions at default densities in support of the Housing Element Sites Inventory pursuant to Senate Bill 4; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed Public Hearing on March 31, 2026 to consider an amendment to the City of Riverbank Municipal Code and with a vote of 5-0, recommended approval of this Ordinance to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank Planning Commission conducted a Public Meeting on May 19, 2026, to consider the proposed Ordinance and adopted Resolution No. 2026-008, recommending approval of the proposed Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Riverbank Municipal Code would amend a Section of Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 153: Zoning to clarify that 100 percent residential uses are allowed in the Mixed Use District CX-1 Zone and to require that residential uses occupy at least 50 percent of the floor area in a mixed-use project; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Riverbank Municipal Code would amend Sections of Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 153: Zoning to create the Regional Housing Needs Assessment Overlay District by creating new Sections 153.166 through 153.168 entitled “Regional Housing Needs Assessment Overlay”; and WHEREAS, the amendment is exempt according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Article 5 §15061(b)(3) by the “Common Sense Exemption” that CEQA applies only to projects that have a potential for causing a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Riverbank made the following Findings:
1. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65854, the recommendation to City Council shall include the relationship to the applicable general or specific plan.
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a. The Ordinance is compatible with the General Plan and each of its elements. Specifically, the Ordinance is compatible with the following Goals and Policies of the General Plan:
i. Policy LAND 2.4 – The City will encourage re-use of vacant or underutilized land in the Infill Opportunity Area through policies that seek to encourage more intense infill development.
ii. Policy LAND 3.3 – The City will encourage “compact development,” which places origination and destination points closer together (residences, stores, schools, places of work, etc.), allowing for alternatives to vehicular travel.
iii. Program 1.1a – Adequate Sites for RHNA and Rezone Program. iv. Program 1.1d – By-Right Approval.
v. Program 1.1h – Religious Institution Sites
2. The Ordinance furthers the public interest, convenience, and general welfare of the City. The amendments would ensure that the City is consistent with State Housing Element Law and the City’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
3. The finds and determines with certainty that the amendments described in the Ordinance are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which is the “Common Sense Exemption” that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The Draft Ordinance implements the goals and programs of the 6th Cycle Housing Element and does not grant any development entitlements or authorize development beyond what is allowed under the current General Plan and Zoning Code (Chapter 153). All future housing development pursuant to the 6th Cycle Housing Element would be subject to formal development applications and further evaluation under CEQA, which may require supporting technical reports. No physical improvements are proposed or approved as part of this Ordinance which only implement the goals and programs of the Housing Element; therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that approving the proposed Ordinance would result in a significant effect on the environment. Thus, the City of Riverbank finds that the proposed Ordinance is exempt from CEQA under the common sense exemption. Analysis of the CEQA determination is provided in the CEQA Technical Memorandum, as illustrated and incorporated by reference.
4. The Ordinance is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the land use districts for which it is proposed and with the regulations for each land use district.
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WHEREAS, on June 10, 2026, notice of the City Council Public Hearing was published in the Riverbank News in compliance with California Government Code Section 65090, and posted in public places throughout the City and on the City’s website; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on June 23, 2026, and all comments were heard and considered by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY OF RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 153: Zoning, Section 153.067: Uses Permitted and Section 153.071: Development Standards shall be amended as follows (removed language is represented in strikethrough and added language is represented in underline text):
§ 153.067 USES PERMITTED.
(A) All attached single-family and multi-family residential uses, including duplexes, apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and live-work units provided that the living units are located above the ground floor of a commercial uses or adjacent to commercial on the same property.
(B) Detached residential uses with a minimum net density of eight units per acre, including single family homes, caretaker units, and manufactured homes.
(C) Attached Higher Density Residential in a vertical and/or horizontal mixed use setting of 1620 or more dwelling units per net acre. This residential use must be above (on upper stories of buildings) or adjacent to commercial operations on the same property.
(D) Office uses including administrative, professional, creative, telecommunications, flex, research, and similar office uses that are primarily workeroccupied. (E) (1) Retail sales of goods that can generally be carried out by the customer including food and specialty foods, open air markets, small household goods, pharmaceuticals and sundries, apparel, art and supplies, antiques, furniture, appliances, electronics, books, flowers, hardware, toys, bicycles and sporting goods, music, and similar goods.
(2) Sales of alcoholic beverages require a conditional use permit in accordance with § 153.361.
(F) Service uses including personal and business services with walk-in customer service, such as beauty parlors, spas, cleaners, repair services, banks, travel or real estate agents, medical clinics, child or adult care, photocopiers, mailing services,
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Laundromats, and similar uses. Rental uses of items such as party supplies, wedding apparel or tuxedos are allowed as services uses.
(G) (1) General commercial uses including entertainment uses including bars, full service restaurants, quick service restaurants (not drive through fast food), dance and exercise studios, gyms, sports facilities, game arcades, and similar uses.
(2) Sales of alcoholic beverages require a conditional use permit in accordance with § 153.361.
(H) (1) Civic uses including government offices and services, libraries, community centers, conference facilities, and similar uses.
(2) Public infrastructure including support uses include water, storm water, sewer, and utility infrastructure, streets, sidewalks, bicycle paths, parking garages, transit stops, parks, plazas, streetscape improvements, and other public facilities.
(I) Institutional uses including colleges, trade schools, places of worship, museums, and similar uses.
(J) Tiny house villages, as defined in § 153.003 and as allowed in § 153.170 through 153.177.
(Ord. 2014-006, passed 7-8-14; Am. Ord. 2023-003, passed 1-24-23) § 153.071 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Applicability. District development standards in this section apply, unless altered or superseded through the use of a Planned Development Zoning District (§§ 153.160 through 153.164) or adoption by the city of a Specific Plan or similar plan.
Other City Code development standards apply if not addressed in this section. (A) Nuisances. No operation shall be conducted on any premises in such a manner as to cause an unreasonable amount of noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration or electrical interference detectable off the site.
(B) Landscaping. A landscaping plan for all uses (except single-family dwellings, duplexes and triplexes) including plant species, initial size, location, growth characteristics and method of irrigation shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of any permit. Such required landscaping shall be installed prior to final inspection and shall be maintained by the property owner. Approval shall be based on the degree of compliance with landscaping standards as adopted from time to time by the City Council.
(C) Trash storage area. Trash bins (except single-family dwellings, duplexes, or dwelling groups) shall be provided in a fully enclosed trash storage area. This area or
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areas shall be provided at locations that are readily accessible to residents and sanitation collectors.
(D) Off-Street parking.
(1) Non-residential uses. Not less than 2¼ spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area.
(2) Shared parking between uses with different peak demand days or times is encouraged to reduce total area used for parking. When the viability of shared parking is demonstrated by the applicant, the minimum parking ratio may be reduced by one space per 1,000 square feet of building area. Commercial parking spaces shall be provided within 600 feet of the site. (3) Residential uses. Not less than one space per unit. (4) Assisted living facilities. Not less than ¼ space per unit. (5) Transient occupancy uses. Not less than ½ space per room. (6) Parking lots shall be located to sides and rears of buildings. No more than 50% of a site's street frontage may consist of parking lot or driveway. (7) Uses not listed shall provide parking as required in § 153.184. (E) Open space requirements. All multiple residential uses of two or more dwelling units on one lot shall provide open space of at least 50 square feet per unit with a minimum area of 300 square feet provided regardless of the number of units. This area shall not be a lineal open space, but should have a width and depth ratio not exceeding one to two (1:2). In very large complexes (more than 50 units) this required open space can be in multiple locations and all amenities approved by the Community Development Director.
(F) Pursuant to Government Code Section 65582.2, Higher Density Residential uses are permitted to have 100 percent residential uses in the Mixed Use District CX-1 Zone. A minimum of 50 percent of the total floor area shall consist of residential uses in a mixed-use project in the Mixed Use District CX-1 Zone. Floor area is defined in Section 153.003 of this Chapter.
(Ord. 2014-006, passed 7-8-14)
SECTION 2: Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 153: Zoning is amended to add new Sections: 153.166 through 153.168, which shall read as follows (added language is represented in underline text):
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Regional Housing Needs Assessment Overlay
Section
153.166 Purpose
153.167 Eligibility for By-Right Approval
153.168 Eligibility for Religious Institution Sites
153.168 Permit Requirements
§ 153.166 PURPOSE
This Section specifies the process for reviewing uses entitled to review as a “use by right” as defined in Government Code Section 65583.2. In enacting this Section, it is the intent of the City of Riverbank to implement State law as well as the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan.
This Section also creates opportunities for future affordable housing development on existing religious institutional land within the City of Riverbank and seeks to utilize State of California Senate Bill 4, signed into law on October 11, 2023, which permits housing as a use by right on lands owned by an independent institution of higher education or religious institution.
For the purposes of this Section, the following definition shall apply:
“By-right” shall mean that the review of the project may not require a conditional use permit, planned unit development permit, or other discretionary local government review or approval that would constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act as defined in Government Code Section 65583.2.
§ 153.167 ELIGIBILITY FOR BY-RIGHT APPROVAL
The following residential uses are eligible for by-right approval provided site qualifies based on the following criteria:
(A) Are located on sites listed as lower-income sites in the adopted housing element site inventory pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(c) that are shown to have been either:
(1) Vacant and listed in two prior housing element site inventories; or (2) Non-vacant and listed in a previous housing element site inventory.
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The sites listed as lower-income sites in the adopted housing element pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(c) are shown in Table VI-10 of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
(B) Are located on sites subject to rezoning in the adopted housing element site inventory pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(c). (C) At least twenty (20) percent of the total number of housing units in the project are proposed affordable to lower-income households at affordable rent or affordable housing cost, as applicable.
§ 153.168 ELIGIBLITY FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION SITES
The following residential uses are eligible for by-right approval provided site qualifies based on the following criteria:
(A) Are located on sites listed as religious institution sites in the adopted housing element site inventory pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.16. (B) Are located on sites that meet the eligibility criteria pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.16.
The religious institution sites in the adopted housing element are shown in Table VI-15 of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
§ 153.169 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
(A) Permit requirements. An applicant for a project eligible for by-right approval shall submit a ministerial plan permit for approval of the design. No discretionary permit or approval is required.
(B) Review of application.
(1) For ministerial plan permit applications listed in this Section, the Community Development Director, or designee, without notice or hearing, shall consider the application ministerially without discretionary review. When the application is in compliance with the relevant standards, the permit shall be issued. The decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant Section 153.219. (2) The application for the ministerial plan permit shall be reviewed for conformance with objective standards established by the General Plan, applicable Specific Plans, Zoning Code, design standards, and other adopted standards.
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(3) As provided by Government Code Section 65583.2(i), an eligible project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after its final passage, provided it is published pursuant to Government Code section 36933 in a newspaper of general circulation within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.
The foregoing ordinance was given its first reading and introduced by title only at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Riverbank on April 28, 2026. Said ordinance was given a second reading by title only and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting on the 23rd day of June 2026; motioned by Councilmember _______, seconded by Councilmember ______; moved said ordinance by a City Council _____ vote of ____:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_________________________ __________________________
Gabriela Hernandez Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Tom P. Hallinan
City Attorney
Attachment 6
Riverbank 6th Cycle Housing Element
GPA 01-2025
6 th Cycle Housing Element, dated May 2026
Due to the size of this document, it has not been reproduced in the staff report. A copy of the 6th Cycle Housing Element is available for viewing and download on the City’s website at:
https://www.riverbank.org/652/Housing-Element
Individuals that are unable to access the document at the website listed above or would require a computer disk or thumb drive containing a copy of the document should contact Planning Staff at
[email protected] or (209) 869-7101 to obtain a copy.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
May 18, 2026
Joshua E. Mann, Director
Community Development Department
City of Riverbank
6707 3rd Street
Riverbank, CA 95367
Dear Joshua E. Mann:
RE: City of Riverbank’s 6th Cycle (2023-2031) Draft Amendment to the Housing Element
Thank you for submitting the City of Riverbank’s (City) draft amendment to the housing element that was received for review on May 15, 2026. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review.
On March 27, 2026, HCD found the City’s revised draft housing element met the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq.).
However, the housing element could not be found in substantial compliance until the City had completed necessary rezones (see below). This draft amendment does not impact HCD’s March 27, 2026 finding that the housing element meets statutory requirements. Further, HCD has reviewed draft rezoning documents. These draft rezoning documents meet statutory requirements pursuant to Government Code sections 65583, subdivision (c)(1) and 65583.2, subdivisions (c), (h) and (i). The housing element will comply with State Housing Element Law when rezoning is complete and the element is adopted, submitted to, and approved by HCD, in accordance with Government Code section 65585.
A jurisdiction that did not adopt a compliant housing element within 120 days from the statutory deadline must rezone sites within one year of the statutory deadline and meet requirements pursuant to Government Code sections 65583, subdivision (c)(1)(A) and 65583.2, subdivisions (c), (h) and (i). As this year has passed and rezoning has not been completed, the housing element is out of compliance and will remain out of compliance until the rezoning have been completed. Once the City completes the rezone, a copy of the resolution or ordinance should be transmitted to HCD. HCD will review the documentation and issue correspondence identifying the updated status of the City housing element compliance.
Joshua E. Mann, Director
As a reminder, the City’s 6th cycle housing element was due December 31, 2023. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 6th cycle. The City’s 5th cycle housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to expeditiously move forward with rezoning and adopt and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance.
For your information, pursuant to Government Code section 65583.3, the City must submit an electronic sites inventory with its adopted housing element. The City must utilize standards, forms, and definitions adopted by HCD. Please see HCD’s housing element webpage at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-communitydevelopment/housing-elements for a copy of the form and instructions. The City can reach out to HCD at [email protected] for technical assistance.
Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City should continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available and considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Please be aware, any revisions to the element must be posted on the local government’s website and to email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previously requested notices relating to the local government’s housing element at least seven days before submitting to HCD.
Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant, the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, and HCD’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.
HCD appreciates the City’s hard work during the housing element process and looks forward to receiving the adopted element and rezoning documentation. HCD welcomes the opportunity to provide technical assistance through the adoption and rezoning process. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Emily Hovda, of our staff, at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Paul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
GPA 01-2025, SPA 01-2025, REZ No. 02-2025 (Dept File No. 25-0030) Rezone Site Matrix
Note: Site No. 3 has been removed at the direction of the City Council on April 28, 2026.
Site
No.
Address Assessor
Parcel No.
Existing General Plan Proposed
General Plan
Existing Zoning Proposed
Zoning
1 0 Talbot
Avenue
132-038-032 Industrial/Business
Park (I/BP)
HigherDensity
Residential
(HDR)
Light Industrial
(M-1)
Multiple
Family
Residential (R3)
2 5443 Roselle
Avenue
075-069-029 Mixed Use (MU) HigherDensity
Residential
(HDR)
(SP-1),
Neighborhood
Commercial
(NC)
Medium/High
Density
Residential
(MHR)
4 5054 Roselle
Avenue
075-025-010 Mixed Use (MU) Mixed Use
(MU)
(SP-1),
Highway
Commercial
(HC)
Mixed Use
(CX-1)
5 2819 Claribel
Road
075-014-026 Mixed Use (MU) Mixed Use
(MU)
(SP-1),
Highway
Commercial
(HC)
Mixed Use
(CX-1)
6 0 Claribel
Road
075-014-027 Mixed Use (MU) Mixed Use
(MU)
(SP-1), Highway
Commercial
(HC)
Mixed Use
(CX-1)
7 2561 Claribel
Road
075-093-025 Community
Commercial (C/C)
Mixed Use
(MU)
(SP-1),
Neighborhood
Park/Basin
(NP/B)
Mixed Use
(CX-1)
8 0 Kentucky
Avenue
062-022-027 Lower Density
Residential (LDR)
HigherDensity
Residential
(HDR)
Planned
Development
(P-D) 71
Multiple
Family
Residential (R3)
150 ft
Candlewood Pl
Goldstone Way
Morrill Rd
Starwood Dr
Satinleaf Dr
Leo Ct
108 108
118 ft
Portside Dr
Westgate Dr
ribel Rd
149 ft
Pre
stw
ick Dr
Arrowwood Dr
Oakdale Rd
Topeka St Topeka St
Briarcliff Dr
Santa Fe St
Dunbar Ln
Henry Rd
River Cove Dr
1st St
108
138 ft
137 ft
Mid Main Canal
Prospectors
Pkwy
Lindbrook Dr
Roselle Ave
Morrill Rd
Howard A
ve
Ward Ave
Oakdale Rd
Chancellor Way
Newbrook Cir
Candlewood Pl
Turpin Ave
Stanislaus St
Jackson Ave
Channel Dr
Holbrook Dr
S Rose Brook Dr
1st
St
Hearthsong Dr
McAllister Ln
Novi Dr
Ho
mewood Way
Saxon Way
Portico Dr
Dobbins Ln
Country Manor Dr
Colony Manor Dr
Don Ave
Bordona Dr
Oakdale Rd Oakdale Rd
Patterson Rd
Callander Ave
108 108
Rio Altura
Elementary
School
133 ft
Donner Trl
Roselle Ave
Prospectors Pkwy
Squire
Wells Way Squire Wells Way
Heartland Dr
Claribel Rd
Blacksand Creek Way
Ho mewood Way
Bracco Way
Silverbell Dr
Westgate Dr Westgate Dr
Minniear Ave
Oakdale Rd
Claribel Rd
Claribel Rd
144 ft
3rd St
Santa Fe St
Topeka St
High St
Central
Ave
2nd St
Riverside Dr
Santa Fe Rd
108
Cardozo Middle
School
135 ft
Riverbank Lateral
Patterson Rd
Central Ave Central Ave
5th St
Stanislaus St
Sierra St
2nd St
Front St
Cervi Rd
Companion Ln
Litt
Rd
Pocket Ave
Terminal Ave
Kentucky Ave
3rd St
4th St
Prince Andrew Dr
Kansas Ave
Dakota Ave
Nevada Ave
Arizona Ave
Iowa Ave
Tina Ln
Tennessee Ave
Van Dusen Ave
Claus Rd
Patterson Rd
Castle Park
California Ave
Elementary
School
Riverbank High
School
Riverbank
141 ft
Mid Main Can
Burli
ngton
N
orthe
rn and Santa Fe
Railroad
Claribel Rd
Litt Rd
Kyle Ave
Davis Ave
Minniear Ave Minniear Ave
Claus Rd
Claribel Rd
Santa Fe StSnedigar Rd
Snedigar Rd
Kentucky Ave
#7
#4
#6
#5
#1
#3
#2
#8
City of Riverbank
Housing
Element
Implementation
Rezone Sites
Rezone Site
¯
Parcel and zoning data from
City of Riverbank, Nov 2025.
Basemap from ESRI.
0 2,500 5,000
Feet
City Limits
LAND USE
LAND-8
areas. Rather, the design of such areas shall conform to policies included throughout the General Plan, which serve as performance standards.
Areas with the Mixed Use designation in the existing developed City would accommodate a similar mix of land uses as described above. However, this General Plan does not envision that existing neighborhoods would be removed to accommodate new development. Land use change would primarily occur incrementally, and primarily on vacant and underutilized properties. In order to be consistent with the balance of General Plan policy, certain residential neighborhoods with the Mixed Use designation in the existing developed City would not experience land use change during this General Plan update. As described in policies throughout the General Plan, the City is committed to preserving the quality of life in existing developed parts of the City, while also striving to add vibrancy to areas with concentrations of underutilized property.
Community Commercial
Areas with this designation are anticipated to be developed for retail, employment, and/or commercial services. These areas are located along major roadways on the periphery of existing and planned neighborhoods. The maximum FAR is 0.3.
Figure LAND-2. Mixed Use Development.
Housing above commercial, or “vertical
mixed-use,” is encouraged within the Mixed
Use (MU) Land Use Designation.
Figure LAND-1. Neighborhood Centers.
Smaller-scale commercial uses are encouraged
in “neighborhood centers.” The neighborhood
center concept is described throughout this
General Plan. Above is a conceptual illustration
of a neighborhood center with a small park
surrounded by retail, mixed-use, civic, and
residential development.
LAND USE
LAND-11
Lower-Density Residential
This designation includes single-family homes, one to each lot, developed at a net density of up to eight dwelling units per acre. Lots would be at least 5,000 square feet in size. This category would primarily include detached units, but attached single-family units may be permitted, provided each unit has ground-floor living area and private outdoor open space.
Medium-Density Residential
This category includes small-lot, single-family detached homes, attached single-family homes, and other residences developed at a net density of between eight and 16 dwelling units per acre. Lots would be at least 2,500 square feet in size.
Higher-Density Residential
This category allows for all types of attached single-family and multi-family housing, including condominiums, apartment buildings, townhouses, and other similar residential structures developed at a net density of 16 or more dwelling units per acre.
Reserve
The Reserve category is intended for land that the City has not yet planned for a specific urban, agricultural, or resource land use. This designation does not necessarily imply urban development, but rather could be areas to preserve in natural open space or for agricultural use, for example. This area offers an opportunity to plan for future land uses by setting specific performance criteria before development takes place in sensitive areas.
The Reserve designation does not denote any specific land use, but rather is an overlay designation that specifies additional requirements related to timing of development, analysis required by the City, infrastructure and service standards, and related topics. Before making Reserve areas eligible for consideration for urban development, the City will hold a public hearing and make required findings, including the following:
Development of the Reserve area is adjacent to developed areas of the City and infrastructure and services can efficiently be extended to serve the Reserve area; The City has had prepared infrastructure planning and financing to serve the needs of the proposed development area, including financing of any necessary citywide facilities to accommodate the planned level of growth;
Either the rest of the Riverbank Planning Area is sufficiently built out such that the Reserve area is now needed to meet the demand for urban development, or the proposal includes a desired land use unique to the Planning Area that cannot be accommodated on lands within the City limits or portions of the Planning Area without the Reserve overlay designation;
LAND USE
LAND-8
areas. Rather, the design of such areas shall conform to policies included throughout the General Plan, which serve as performance standards.
Areas with the Mixed Use designation in the existing developed City would accommodate a similar mix of land uses as described above. However, this General Plan does not envision that existing neighborhoods would be removed to accommodate new development. Land use change would primarily occur incrementally, and primarily on vacant and underutilized properties. In order to be consistent with the balance of General Plan policy, certain residential neighborhoods with the Mixed Use designation in the existing developed City would not experience land use change during this General Plan update. As described in policies throughout the General Plan, the City is committed to preserving the quality of life in existing developed parts of the City, while also striving to add vibrancy to areas with concentrations of underutilized property.
Community Commercial
Areas with this designation are anticipated to be developed for retail, employment, and/or commercial services. These areas are located along major roadways on the periphery of existing and planned neighborhoods. The maximum FAR is 0.3.
Figure LAND-2. Mixed Use Development.
Housing above commercial, or “vertical
mixed-use,” is encouraged within the Mixed
Use (MU) Land Use Designation.
Figure LAND-1. Neighborhood Centers.
Smaller-scale commercial uses are encouraged
in “neighborhood centers.” The neighborhood
center concept is described throughout this
General Plan. Above is a conceptual illustration
of a neighborhood center with a small park
surrounded by retail, mixed-use, civic, and
residential development.
LAND USE
LAND-11
Lower-Density Residential
This designation includes single-family homes, one to each lot, developed at a net density of up to eight dwelling units per acre. Lots would be at least 5,000 square feet in size. This category would primarily include detached units, but attached single-family units may be permitted, provided each unit has ground-floor living area and private outdoor open space.
Medium-Density Residential
This category includes small-lot, single-family detached homes, attached single-family homes, and other residences developed at a net density of between eight and 16 dwelling units per acre. Lots would be at least 2,500 square feet in size.
Higher-Density Residential
This category allows for all types of attached single-family and multi-family housing, including condominiums, apartment buildings, townhouses, and other similar residential structures developed at a net density of 16 or more dwelling units per acre.
Reserve
The Reserve category is intended for land that the City has not yet planned for a specific urban, agricultural, or resource land use. This designation does not necessarily imply urban development, but rather could be areas to preserve in natural open space or for agricultural use, for example. This area offers an opportunity to plan for future land uses by setting specific performance criteria before development takes place in sensitive areas.
The Reserve designation does not denote any specific land use, but rather is an overlay designation that specifies additional requirements related to timing of development, analysis required by the City, infrastructure and service standards, and related topics. Before making Reserve areas eligible for consideration for urban development, the City will hold a public hearing and make required findings, including the following:
Development of the Reserve area is adjacent to developed areas of the City and infrastructure and services can efficiently be extended to serve the Reserve area; The City has had prepared infrastructure planning and financing to serve the needs of the proposed development area, including financing of any necessary citywide facilities to accommodate the planned level of growth;
Either the rest of the Riverbank Planning Area is sufficiently built out such that the Reserve area is now needed to meet the demand for urban development, or the proposal includes a desired land use unique to the Planning Area that cannot be accommodated on lands within the City limits or portions of the Planning Area without the Reserve overlay designation;
LAND USE PLANNING
139 S. Stockton Avenue, Ripon, CA 95366 Phone: (209) 599.8377 1 | P a g e
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Joshua Mann, Community Development Director
FROM: Mr. David Niskanen, J.B. Anderson Land Use Planning SUBJECT: City Of Riverbank 6th Cycle Housing Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendment and 6 th Cycle Housing Element Implementation Rezones (GPA 01-2025, ZOA 01-2025, REZ 02-2025, and SPA 01-2025)
DATE: May 7, 2026
Purpose
This Technical Memorandum evaluates the City of Riverbank 6th Cycle Housing Element, General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Site-Specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element (“the Proposed Project”) concerning California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) compliance. This Technical Memorandum was prepared to present 1) the findings of the CEQA compliance review, as described below; and 2) the recommendations concerning the appropriate CEQA compliance documentation.
Statutory Authority and Requirements
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 – Review for Exemption Once it has been determined that an activity is a project subject to CEQA, it is then determined whether the project is exempt from CEQA. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061, a project is exempt from CEQA if:
1. The project is exempt by statute (see State CEQA Guidelines Article 18, commencing with §15260).
2. The project is exempt pursuant to a Categorical Exemption (CE) (see State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, commencing with §15300) and the application of that CE is not barred by one of the exceptions set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2.
2 3. The activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
4. The project will be rejected or disapproved by a public agency.
5. The project is exempt pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.5 – Exemptions for Agricultural Housing, Affordable Housing, and Residential Infill Projects.
The Proposed Project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the common sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as the 6th Cycle Housing Element, General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendment and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments will not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment.
Public Resources Code 21080.085
Pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085, subdivision(a), “rezoning that implements the schedule of actions contained in an approved housing element pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 65583 of the Government Code” are statutorily exempt from CEQA. The Proposed Project will be statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085 as the Proposed Project includes site-specific rezones that implement the schedule of actions contained in the 6th Cycle Housing Element (Program 1.1a).
Project Description
6 th Cycle Housing Element
The 6th Cycle Housing Element is a state mandated element of the City of Riverbank’s 2005-2025 General Plan which establishes the City’s housing policies and programs to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) goals, as determined by the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG). The 6th Cycle Housing Element identifies and analyzes the City’s housing needs, resource site inventory, constraints on housing, an analysis of fair housing (Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing), an evaluation of the City’s current Housing Element Policies and Programs and updated/new Policies and Programs for the 6th Cycle Planning Period. For the 6th Cycle, StanCOG provided the City’s with the RHNA between the timeframe of June 30, 2023 to December 31, 2031.
The table below provides the City’s RHNA:
Income Category Unit Allocation
Extremely Low-Income (<30% of AMI) 485
Very Low-Income (<50% of AMI) 485
Low-Income (50% - 80% of AMI) 672
Moderate-Income (80% - 120% of AMI) 594
Above Moderate-Income (>120% of AMI) 1,355
Total 3,591
The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element represents the City’s policy program for the 6th Cycle Planning Period. The 6th Cycle Housing Element is a comprehensive review and update to the previous Housing Element, which covered the 5th Cycle.
3 The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element is organized into ten (10) Chapters (Introduction, Household and Employment Characteristics, Housing Stock Characteristics, Housing Supply and Needs, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, Housing Production Opportunities, Housing Production Constraints, Housing Development Eligible to Change to Non-Low-Income Units, Evaluation of Previous Housing Element, and Housing Element Goals, Policies, and Housing Action Plan).
The 6th Cycle Housing Element addresses the City’s identified housing needs, including housing goals, policies, and programs and discusses the City’s approach to addressing its share of the regional housing need. The 6th Cycle Housing Element includes a Site Inventory, which is conducted to satisfy the City’s RHNA. The sites are either within a specific plan entitled for residential development, currently in the pipeline, projected ADU development, or identified for rezoning to accommodate the City’s remaining need.
The City conducted a Site Inventory utilizing information from the Stanislaus County Parcel Database, Google Maps, and the City’s General Plan and Zoning Maps. The Site Inventory identified approximately 333.12 acres of land within the City’s existing City Limit that can accommodate residential development. In total, the inventory of land resulted in the City’s ability to accommodate the development of 4,071 residential units, varying from single-family residential development to multi-family residential development (e.g., apartments, townhouses, etc.). The City has identified eight seven (7) for rezoning, with a capacity of 790 units, to accommodate the City’s remaining need.
The 6th Cycle Housing Element includes Goals, Policies, and Programs aimed at providing additional housing opportunities, removing governmental constraints to affordable housing, improving the condition of existing housing, and providing equal housing opportunities for all residents. The Proposed Project involves adoption of planning programs and policies; identifies sites subject to potential future development; adoption of zoning ordinances establishing the City’s RHNA sites, corresponding consistency changes to affected zoning districts, and by-right development process for certain sites. The Proposed Project does not propose to implement or result in housing development.
Physical development of any site included in the Proposed Project would require formal development applications, technical studies, and further evaluation in accordance with CEQA and City plans, ordinances, and standards. Additionally, the Project does not propose implementing any program that could have a significant effect on the environment or that was not previously analyzed in a CEQA document.
General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element
The City’s 2005-2025 General Plan was adopted on April 22, 2009 by the City of Riverbank City Council and includes a number of required and optional elements. The General Plan Land Use Element includes a list of Land Use Designations and associated descriptions that establishes the density and building intensity standards that are further refined in the City’s Municipal Code (specifically, Chapter 153: Zoning) or Specific Plans (e.g., Crossroads Specific Plan). Typically, the General Plan Land Use Designations for residential designations (e.g., Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, etc.) include a density range (dwelling units per net acre) in which defines the anticipated intensity of residential development throughout the City. Staff identified that the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use Land Use Designations do not define the maximum residential density.
4 The Proposed Project includes a General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element to modify the General Plan Land Use Designations of the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use to establish a maximum residential density of 40 dwelling units per net acre.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment – By-Right Approval Process
Government Code Section 65583.2(c) requires the City to implement a “by-right” approval program for sites identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element that were 1) identified as a non-vacant site in the previous Housing Element Cycle (5th Cycle) and 2) identified as a vacant site in the previous two (2) Housing Element Cycles (4th and 5th Cycles). Specifically, Government Code allows projects to have a “by-right” approval process for housing development projects in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower-income households. By-right means that the City shall not require the following:
• Conditional Use Permit;
• Planned Community Permit;
• Design Review other than Objective Design Standards; or • Other discretionary, local government review or approval that would constitute a “project” as defined in Section 2100 of the Public Resources Code (California Environmental Quality Act).
The Proposed Project includes an amendment to the Riverbank Municipal Code to add new Sections entitled “Regional Housing Needs Assessment Overlay” that would clarify the requirements of Government Code Section 65583.2(c).
Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Religious Institution Sites Government Code Section 65913.16 allows housing developments on land owned by an independent institution of higher education or religious institution that meet certain requirements. The Proposed Project includes an amendment to add a Section to the “Regional Housing Needs Assessment Overlay” to clarify the requirements of Government Code Section 65913.16.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment – CX-1 Mixed Use District
Program 1.1a of the 6
th Cycle Housing Element requires the City to amend the Mixed Use CX-1 Zone (Sections 153.066 through 153.072) of the Riverbank Municipal Code to allow 100 percent residential uses and require that residential uses occupy at least 50 percent of the floor area in a mixed-use project.
The Proposed Project includes amendments to Sections 153.067, Uses Permitted and Section 153.071, Development Standards to incorporate this requirement in the Mixed Use CX-1 Zone.
Site-Specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments The Proposed Project includes site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments to implement Program 1.1a of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, including the following:
Site
No.
Address Assessor
Parcel No.
Existing General
Plan
Proposed
General
Plan
Existing
Zoning
Proposed
Zoning
1 0 Talbot
Avenue
132-038-
032
Industrial/Business
Park (I/BP)
HigherDensity
Residential
(HDR)
Light Industrial
(M-1)
Multiple
Family
Residential (R3)
5 The Proposed Project proposes to amend the Crossroads Specific Plan to add the Mixed Use (CX-1) land use designation.
Findings Concerning CEQA Exemptions
The Proposed Project is exempt as a “Common Sense” exemption under State CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) and further pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085 because the project involves goals, policies, and programs to meet the City’s RHNA and affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) goals, associated Zoning Ordinance Amendments, an update to the General Plan Land Use Element related to establishing a maximum density for the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use Land Use Designations, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments but does not involve any physical changes with the potential to create an adverse effect on the environment. Furthermore, the rezoning actions would implement the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085.
As described above, the 6th Cycle Housing Element creates a roadmap on how to achieve its RHNA and AFFH goals through identification of suitable sites for development an identification of programs that could remove constraints to and promote affordable housing. The 6th Cycle Housing Element does not grant any development entitlements or authorize development beyond what is allowed under the City’s current General Plan and Zoning Code (Chapter 153: Zoning). All future housing development pursuant to the 6th Cycle Housing Element would be subject to filing of formal development applications and further review in compliance with City plans, ordinances, and standards, which may require supporting technical reports.
2 5443
Roselle
Avenue
075-069-
029
Mixed Use (MU) HigherDensity
Residential
(HDR)
(SP-1),
Neighborhood
Commercial
(NC)
Medium/High
Density
Residential
(MHR)
4 5054
Roselle
Avenue
075-025-
010
Mixed Use (MU) Mixed Use
(MU)
(SP-1),
Highway
Commercial
(HC)
Mixed Use
(CX-1)
5 2819
Claribel
Road
075-014-
026
Mixed Use (MU) Mixed Use
(MU)
(SP-1),
Highway
Commercial
(HC)
Mixed Use
(CX-1)
6 0 Claribel
Road
075-014-
027
Mixed Use (MU) Mixed Use
(MU)
(SP-1),
Highway
Commercial
(HC)
Mixed Use
(CX-1)
7 2561
Claribel
Road
075-093-
025
Community
Commercial (C/C)
Mixed Use
(MU)
(SP-1),
Neighborhood
Park/Basin
(NP/B)
Mixed Use
(CX-1)
8 0 Kentucky
Avenue
062-022-
027
Lower Density
Residential (LDR)
HigherDensity
Residential
(HDR)
Planned
Development
(P-D) 71
Multiple
Family
Residential (R3)
6 The Proposed Project does not include any physical improvements that would be required to adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element, General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, or site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that adopting the Proposed Project would result in a significant effect on the environment. Thus, the City of Riverbank finds that the Proposed Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and further pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085.
Below is a brief analysis that demonstrates adoption of the Proposed Project would not result in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Environmental resources discussed are those based on the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G Checklist.
I. Aesthetics. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and sitespecific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. Further, future development projects would undergo project-specific development review, including CEQA. As such, its implementation would not cause a substantial effect on a scenic vista, damage scenic resources within a state scenic highway, create a new source of substantial light or glare, or otherwise alter the existing visual character of the City. Therefore, there is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, and no significant effect to aesthetics would occur.
II. Agricultural/Forest Resources. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. In addition, future development projects would undergo project-specific development review. Because the Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not convert agricultural land to non-agricultural use or result in the loss or conversion of forest land.
III. Air Quality. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and sitespecific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. The Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, and as such, would not involve construction or operational activities that would generate pollutant emissions. There is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, and no significant effect to air quality would occur.
IV. Biological Resources. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development.
7 In addition, future development projects would undergo project-specific development review to address potential impacts. Because the Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, there is no possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on special status species, habitat, or wildlife movement, and no significant effect would occur.
V. Cultural Resources. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. In addition, future development projects would undergo project-specific development review to address potential impacts. Because the Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historic or archaeological resource, or human remains. There is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on cultural resources.
VI. Energy. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and sitespecific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. Because the Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not involve construction or operational activities that would generate or require energy. There is no possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, and no significant effect to energy would occur.
VII. Geology and Soils. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. In addition, future development would undergo project-specific development review to address potential impacts. Because the Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not cause substantial adverse effects related to seismicity, ground failure, erosion, or geologic stability. There is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on geology and soils and no significant impact would occur.
VIII. Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. Because the Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not involve construction or operational activities that would generate pollutant emissions. There is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, and no significant effect to greenhouse gases would occur.
8 IX. Hazards & Hazardous Materials. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. Because the Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not involve the transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials, nor create a significant hazard to the public or environment. There is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would result in a significant effect on the environment. Further, future development would be required to comply with federal, State, and local regulations and policies to ensure a less than significant effect on the environment, including regulations and policies related to hazards and hazardous materials. No significant effect to hazards and hazardous materials would occur.
X. Hydrology & Water Quality. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. Because the Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not violate and have no effect on water quality standards, substantially decrease groundwater supplies, substantially alter existing drainage patterns, or release pollutants in a flood hazard, tsunami or seiche zone.
The City of Riverbank is a member agency to the Stanislaus & Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association (GSA). On February 27, 2025, the Department of Water Resources evaluated the revised 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Modesto Subbasin and determined that the GSP is approved. The GSP identifies Management Action (MA) that will be undertaken by the GSAs as an element of the GSP implementation, including the Groundwater Allocation and Pumping Management Program. Future development would be required to comply with federal, State and local regulations and policies to ensure a less than significant effect on the environment, including any applicable MA’s undertaken by the GSAs implementing the GSP as well as applicable regulations and policies related to hydrology, water quality, and impacts to groundwater supply. There is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on hydrology and water quality.
XI. Land Use & Planning. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. The Proposed Project intends to comply with the City’s 6 th Cycle Housing Element obligations of the State of California and update the City’s Housing Element and implementing zoning ordinances as required by the State of California. The Proposed Project would not involve changes to the physical environment that would physically divide an established community or result in conflicts with adopted policies and regulations that intend to avoid or mitigate environmental effect. Therefore, there is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, and no significant effect to land use and planning would occur.
9 XII. Mineral Resources. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. Future development will require project-specific developmental review to address potential impacts. Because the Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not result in a substantial adverse effect to mineral resources. Therefore, there is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on mineral resources, and no significant impact would occur.
XIII. Noise. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development.
Because the Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not involve construction or operational activities that would generate noise. Therefore, there is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect related to noise, and no significant impact would occur.
XIV. Population & Housing. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. The Proposed Project would not induce substantial unplanned population growth or displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, as any population growth that would result from future development associated with the Proposed Project is considered planned. The Proposed Project implements regulatory requirements of the State of California to allow for future development in accordance with the City’s RHNA obligations. A substantial portion of the City’s zoning capacity is already programmed and evaluated under CEQA by the City’s existing General Plan, existing Specific Plans, and the City’s 5th Cycle Housing Element. Without any tangible development application for specific sites, there is no foreseeable, reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment.
Any future development would undergo project-specific developmental review to address potential impacts.
XV. Public Services. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. As such, the Proposed Project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities (police, fire, libraries, etc.). There is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, and no significant impact on public services would occur.
10 XVI. Recreation. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and sitespecific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. As such, the Proposed Project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered recreational facilities. There is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, and no significant impact on recreational facilities would occur.
XVII. Transportation & Traffic. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. Because the Proposed Project would not involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not involve construction or operational activities that would generate vehicle trips. There is no active development application being approved with the Proposed Project, and therefore any evaluation of actual vehicle trips or transportation impacts caused by a future development project are not foreseeable and would be speculative. There is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, and no significant impact on transportation & traffic would occur.
XVIII. Tribal Cultural Resources. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. Future development would undergo project-specific development review to address potential impacts. Because the Proposed Project does not involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not cause a substantial adverse change to tribal cultural resources. There is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on tribal cultural resources.
XIX. Utilities & Service Systems. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. As such, the Proposed Project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered utilities and service systems (wastewater, water and solid waste). As noted above, the City of Riverbank is a member agency of the Stanislaus & Tuolumne River GSA and the implementation of the GSP and associated Management Actions, including the Groundwater Allocation and Pumping Management Program that is ongoing. Future development would be required to comply with federal, State and local regulations and policies to ensure a less than significant effect on the environment, including any applicable Management Actions undertaken by the GSAs implementing the GSP as well as applicable regulations and policies related to hydrology, water quality, and impacts to groundwater supply.
11 Because the Proposed Project does involve or approve physical development, the Proposed Project would not cause any impact to utilities and service systems. As such, there is no reasonable or foreseeable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, and no significant impact on utilities and service systems would occur.
XX. Wildfires. The Proposed Project involves the adoption of a policy document, a general plan amendment to the Land Use Element, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and sitespecific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and does not in and of itself include any proposed development that would facilitate increased development. The Proposed Project would not impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan; exacerbate wildfire risks; require the installation or maintenance of infrastructure that may exacerbate fire risks; or expose people or structures to significant risks because of post fire slope instability or drainage changes. As such, there is no reasonable or foreseeable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment, and no significant impact related to wildfire would occur.
In addition, none of the potential exemptions (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2) to the use of a categorical exemption apply.
a. Cumulative Impact. CEQA Guidelines Section 15064(i) states that a Lead Agency shall consider whether the cumulative impact of a project is significant and whether the effects of the project are cumulatively considerable. The assessment of the significance of the cumulative effect of a project must, therefore, be conducted in connection with the effects of past projects, other current projects, and probable future projects. Due to the nature of the Proposed Project, which is a legislative policy document and the associated implementation of Programs, there is no potential for cumulatively considerable impacts. The Proposed Project will not result in significant impacts in any environmental area and would not contribute substantially to adverse cumulative conditions, or create any substantial indirect impacts (i.e., increase in population could lead to an increase need for housing, increase in traffic, air pollutants, etc.).
b. Significant Effect. There are no environmental impacts associated with the Proposed Project. See analysis above.
c. Scenic Highways. There is no development associated with the Proposed Project and no impact to scenic highways, which is also discussed above under Aesthetics. d. Hazardous Waste Sites. There is no development associated with the Proposed Project and no impact related to hazardous waste sites.
e. Historical Resources. There is no development associated with the Proposed Project and no impact to historical resources.
Conclusion
Based on the information contained herein, the Proposed Project is exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and further pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085.
City of Riverbank
Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2026- 007
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT,
AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE 6T" CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR
CERTIFICATION
WHEREAS, Sections 65580 through 65589. 8of the California Government Code require each jurisdiction to regularly update its Housing Element in accordance with deadlines established by the State; and
WHEREAS, the City held Public Workshops on February 20, 2024, March 12, 2024, and July 31, 2024 to introduce the 6th Cycle Housing Element update effort, to provide the community and interested agencies with an opportunity to identify priorities and concerns related to the provision of housing; and
WHEREAS, the City made the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element available for a 30 - day public review from October 15, 2024 through November 14, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City presented the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element to Planning Commission and City Council on October 15, 2024 and November 21, 2024, respectively, to provide the community and interested parties with an opportunity to learn about the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element and comment on the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element was submitted to California Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD) on December 2, 2024 for a 90 -day State -mandated review following review and incorporation of public comments pursuant to State law ( 1St HCD Review Draft);
WHEREAS, HCD identified revisions to the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element that it determined were necessary to comply with state law in a written findings letter dated February 27, 2025; and
WHEREAS, staff revised the 6th Cycle Housing Element to address HCD' sfindings and resubmitted to HCD for a subsequent 60 -day review on June 24, 2025 ( 2nd HCD Review) following a 7 -day public review period from June 16, 2025 through June 23, 2025; and
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WHEREAS, HCD identified additional revisions to the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element in a written letter dated August 22, 2025; and
WHEREAS, HCD identified additional revisions to the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element in a written letter dated January 12, 2026; and WHEREAS, staff revised the 6th Cycle Housing Element to address HCD' sfindings and resubmitted to HCD for a 60 -day review on March 3, 2026 ( 4th HCD Review) following a 7 -day public review period from February 23, 2026 through March 2, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed special public hearing on March 31, 2026 regarding the Housing Element Update, including the changes requested by HCD by their January 12, 2026 letter, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2026- 002, recommending the City Council to approve a General Plan Amendment to adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element and amend the General Plan Land Use Element; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on April 28, 2026 regarding the Housing Element Update, including the changes requested by their January 12, 2026 letter and Technical Edits described in HCD' sPreliminary Comments on March 24, 2026, at which time interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, after reviewing and considering all information provided and submitted, and after taking and considering all public testimony, the City Council voted to direct Staff to remove Rezone Site # 3 from the 6th Cycle Housing Element; and WHEREAS, staff made edits to the 6th Cycle Housing Element based on City Council direction and resubmitted to HCD for a 60 -day review on May 15, 2026 ( 5th HCD Review) following a 7 -day public review period from May 7, 2026 through May 14, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Project has been reviewed and analyzed by the City pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) as analyzed in the CEQA Technical Memorandum incorporated by this reference, which determined that the 6th Cycle Housing Element and amendment to the Land Use Element is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061( b)( 3), as the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, Program 1. 1i, Maximum Residential Density directs the City amend the Riverbank General Plan Land Use Element to establish a maximum density for the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designations; and Riverbank Planning Commission
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a
regular public meeting on May 19,
2026 regarding the Housing Element Update, including the changes requested by City Council at their April 28, 2026 Public Hearing, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered all evidence submitted in connection with the Housing Element Update, including the staff report, public testimony, and all other documents and evidence that are part of the City administrative record for these actions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the goals, policies, and programs, and objectives contained in the 6th Cycle Housing Element, considered individually and cumulatively, do not adversely affect the internal consistency of the City of Riverbank General Plan; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Senate Bill 18, formal consultation requests were distributed to Native American Tribes on January 13, 2026 for a 90 -day period ending on April 13, 2026, and the City did not receive any formal requests for consultation; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has utilized its own independent judgement in considering the information contained in this resolution and attachments, in the staff report and attachments and other exhibits, and in writing and oral testimony during the public meeting; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Riverbank Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council find the proposed General Plan Amendment exempt from CEQA pursuant to pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061( b)( 3) as analyzed in the CEQA Technical Memorandum, adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element, approve the General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element described herein, and authorize Staff to submit the 6th Cycle Housing Element to the State of California Housing and Community Development Department based on the following findings:
1. General Plan Amendment Findings. That pursuant to California Government Code Section 65358 and the Riverbank General Plan, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
a. The proposed General Plan Amendment is in the public interest. b. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent and compatible with the goals and the vast majority of policies of the General Plan. c. The potential effects of the proposed General Plan Amendment been evaluated and determined not to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.
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d. The proposed General Plan Amendment been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act?
e. The proposed General Plan Amendment has been processed in accordance with the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA).
2. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element contains a thorough and adequate treatment of housing issues required to be addressed by State law and adequately addressed each of the HCD findings. The amendment to the General Plan will adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element and will replace the 5th Cycle Housing Element.
3. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element is internally consistent with the General Plan and is not detriment to the public interest, health, safety, and welfare of the City.
4. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element has been prepared to substantially comply with State Housing Element Law and has been revised to address the findings identified by HCD in its letter dated January 12, 2026.
5. Based on substantial evidence provided in the Housing Element, including a Statewide housing crisis, strong demand for residential and mixed -use development in the City, historical regional and local development trends of underutilized sites, historical regional and local development trends of sites that allow non- residential uses, opportunities for streamlined infill development, unique site characteristics including low lot utilization and a commitment from the City to implement programs that incentivize and promote the development of sites, including redevelopment or intensification of underutilized sites, the Planning Commission finds that the existing uses on underutilized sites identified to accommodate the City' s
RHNA do not impede residential
development during the period covered by the Housing Element, that the sites that allow non- residential uses are likely to accommodate a portion of the RHNA, and that the sites identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element are anticipated to be available for development during the Housing Element period.
6. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element includes a variety of goals, policies, and implementing programs designed to enhance the public health, safety, and welfare, including the goals, policies, and programs to support safe and decent housing, to maintain, rehabilitate, and preserve housing, to increase housing choice, to encourage the development of a variety of housing types and locations to meet the needs of all income levels and the needs of special needs populations, and to affirmatively further fair housing.
7. The 6th Cycle Housing Element was prepared in accordance with California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act.
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8. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council authorize Planning Director to be able make minor modifications to the Housing Element to achieve certification and address comments provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development on the Housing Element, if applicable.
9. The proposed amendments to the City of Riverbank General Plan Land Use Element will establish a maximum residential density for the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designations. These amendments would implement Program 1.i of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
10. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find the 6th Cycle Housing Element is exempt from CEQA pursuant to pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061( b)( 3), as the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The 6th Cycle Housing Element is exempt from CEQA because the project involves goals, policies, and programs to meet the City' s
RHNA and affirmatively furthering fair housing
goals but does not involve any physical change with the potential to create adverse effect on the environment. The 6th Cycle Housing Element creates a roadmap on how to achieve the City' s
RHNA and AFFH goals through
identification of suitable sites for development and identification of programs and corresponding actions that could remove constraints to and promote affordable housing.
The 6th Cycle Housing Element does not grant any development entitlements or authorize development beyond what is allowed under the current General Plan and Zoning Code ( Chapter 153). All future housing development pursuant to the 6th Cycle Housing Element would be subject to formal development applications and further evaluation in accordance with CEQA and City plans, ordinances, and standards. No physical improvements are proposed or approved as part of adoption of the Housing Element and the City' s new RHNA obligations; therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element would result in a significant effect on the environment. Thus, the City of Riverbank finds that the Proposed Project is exempt from CEQA under the common sense exemption. Analysis of the CEQA determination is provided in the CEQA Technical Memorandum, as illustrated and incorporated by reference.
11. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find the General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element is exempt from CEQA pursuant to pursuant to Section 15061( b)( 3), as the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element establish a maximum residential density for the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Riverbank Planning Commission
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Designations. The amendments does not grant any development entitlements or authorize development beyond what is allowed under the current General Plan and Zoning Code ( Chapter 153). All future housing development would be subject to formal development applications and environmental review in accordance with CEQA. Analysis of the CEQA determination is provided in the CEQA Technical Memorandum, as illustrated and incorporated by reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Riverbank at a
regular meeting held on the May 19, 2026; motioned by Commissioner Divan , seconded by Commissioner Basso , and upon roll call was carried by the following vote of 5 - 0 :
AYES: Commissioners: I ltern 1, Divan, 7_arrora, Stewart, Basso NOES: Norse
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Attest: Approved
J ua E. Mann, vlichael Halterman, Chairperson
Community Development Director
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Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2026- 009
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, AND REZONE TO EIGHT PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 0 TALBOT AVENUE ( APN: 132- 038-32); 5443 ROSELLE AVENUE ( APN: 075-69- 029); 5054 ROSELLE AVENUE ( APN: 075-25- 010); 2819 CLARIBEL ROAD (APN: 075-14- 026); 0 CLARIBEL ROAD (APN: 075- 014- 027); 2561 CLARIBEL ROAD ( APN: 075-93- 025); AND 0 KENTUCKY AVENUE APN: 062-2-27), AND A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADD THE MIXED USE ( CX- 1) DESIGNATION TO THE CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SPECIFIC PLAN SP -1)
GPA 01- 2025, REZ 02- 2025, AND SPA 01- 2025), FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY' S6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank is authorized by Title 15 Chapter 153. 20, to initiate a rezone whenever public necessity and convenience and the general welfare require such amendment; and
WHEREAS, State Housing Element Law ( Government Code Section 65580 et seq.) requires that the City of Riverbank adopt a Housing Element for the eight -year period 2023-031 to accommodate the City' sregional housing needs allocation ( RHNA) of 3, 591 units comprised of 970 very low- income units, 672 low- income units, 594 moderate -income units, and 1, 355 above moderate - income units; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank 6th Cycle Housing Element includes Section IX, 2023-031 Housing Element — Housing Goals and Policies, that identify goals, policies, and programs the City of Riverbank is responsible for enabling the production of housing by reducing regulatory barriers, providing incentives, and supporting programs that create or preserve housing, especially for vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank has prepared the 6th Cycle Housing Element, as required by Government Code Section 65580 et seq. and has developed Program 1. 1a, that identifies 8 sites for rezoning to meet the City' s RHNA; and WHEREAS, site specific general plan amendments, specific plan amendments, rezones, and adding the Mixed Use ( CX- 1) designation to the Crossroads Community Specific Plan ( SP -1) are necessary to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element; and Riverbank Planning Commission
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WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on April 28, 2026 regarding the Housing Element Update, including the changes requested by their January 12, 2026 letter and Technical Edits described in HCD' sPreliminary Comments on March 24, 2026, at which time interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, after reviewing and considering all information provided and submitted, and after taking and considering all public testimony, the City Council voted to direct Staff to remove Rezone Site # 3 from the 6th Cycle Housing Element; and WHEREAS, 0 Talbot Avenue (APN: 132- 038-32) has a General Plan designation of Industrial/ Business Park ( I/BP) and a Zoning designation of Light Industrial ( M- 1), and a proposed General Plan designation of Higher -Density Residential ( HDR) and proposed zoning designation of Multiple Family Residential ( R- 3); and WHEREAS, 5443 Roselle Avenue ( APN: 075-69- 029) has a General Plan designation of Mixed Use ( MU) and a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan ( SP -1), Neighborhood Commercial ( NC), and a proposed General Plan designation of Higher -Density Residential ( HDR) and SP -1 land use designation of Medium/ High Density Residential ( MHR); and
WHEREAS, 5054 Roselle Avenue (APN 075-25- 010), 2819 Claribel Road (APN 075-14- 026), & 0 Claribel Road (APN 075-14- 027) have a General Plan designation of Mixed Use ( MU) and a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan ( SP - 1), Highway Commercial ( HC), and proposed SP -1 land use designation of Mixed Use CX- 1); and
WHEREAS, 2561 Claribel Road ( APN 075-93- 025) has a General Plan designation of Community Commercial ( C/ C) and a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan ( SP -1), Neighborhood Park/ Basin ( NP/ B), and proposes to amend the General Plan designation to Mixed Use ( MU) and the SP -1 land use designation to Mixed Use (CX- 1); and
WHEREAS, 0 Kentucky Avenue ( APN 062-2-27) has a General Plan designation of Lower Density Residential ( LDR) and a Zoning designation of Planned Development ( P -D) 71, and proposes to amend the General Plan designation to Higher - Density Residential ( HDR) and the zoning designation to Multiple Family Residential ( R3); and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65353 requires the Planning Commission to hold at least one noticed, public hearing on any proposed General Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed special public hearing on March 31, 2026 to consider the proposed General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, and Rezone Ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, Government Code further requires that the City Council receive input from the Planning Commission on any proposed General Plan Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, and Rezone Ordinance and conducted a public meeting on May 19, 2026, in the manner prescribed by law; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Riverbank Planning Commission recommends to City Council find the proposed General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, and Rezone exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines and further exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080. 085 as analyzed in the CEQA Technical Memorandum incorporated by this reference; approve General Plan Amendment No. 01- 2025 incorporated by reference and approve Ordinance for Rezone 02- 2025 and Specific Plan Amendment 01- 2025, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference, based on the following findings:
1. General Plan Amendment Findings: That pursuant to California Government Code section 65358 and the Riverbank General Plan, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
a. The General Plan amendment is in the public interest; and b. The General Plan amendment is consistent and compatible with the goals and majority of the policies of the General Plan; and
c. The effects of the proposed amendment been evaluated and determined not to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare; and d. The proposed amendment has been processed in accordance with the California Government Code, the Riverbank Municipal Code, and the California Environmental Quality Act.
2. Pursuant to the Riverbank General Plan, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
a. The proposed amendments help the community achieve the goals outlined in the General Plan; and
b. The proposed amendments are consistent with the policies and standards of the General Plan.
3. That, based on the findings set forth in this resolution, the evidence in the City Staff Report, and such other evidence as received at the public hearings on this matter before the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of the General Plan Amendment.
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4. The proposed General Plan Amendments, Rezones and Specific Plan Amendments continue the consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Code, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65855 and 65860.
5. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061( b)( 3) ( Common sense Exemption), and further pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080. 05, which exempts rezoning actions that implement the jurisdiction' sHousing Element. The site - specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments and Specific Plan Amendment to the Crossroads Specific Plan do not involve any physical changes with the potential to create an adverse effect on the environment. The amendments do not grant any development entitlements and all future housing developments would be subject to further environmental review, which may require supporting technical reports. Analysis of the CEQA determination is provided in the CEQA Technical Memorandum, as illustrated and incorporated by reference as Attachment 5 of the Planning Commission Staff Report.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Riverbank at a meeting held on the 19th of May, 2026; motioned by Commissioner Dinsn , seconded by Commissioner O , and upon roll call was carried by the following vote of 5 - 0 :
AYES: Garmissioners: Halter , Dinn, Zarora, StaA. Ert, Basso NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Attest:
ua E. Mann,
Community Development Director
Approve
ichael Haltrman, Chairperson
Planning Commission
Exhibit A — Draft City Council Ordinance No. 2026- TBD
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RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LRA BOARD
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.1.
SECTION : PUBLIC HEARING
Meeting Date: 4/28/2026
Subject:
6 th Cycle Housing Element. City Council to Consider the Following:
Resolution Approving a General Plan Amendment to Adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element and to Authorize Staff to Submit the 6th Cycle Housing Element to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (GPA 01-2025).
Resolution Approving a General Plan Amendment of Five (5) Properties from Industrial/Business Park (I/BP), Mixed Use (MU), Civic (C), Community Commercial (C/C), and Lower Density Residential (LDR) to Higher Density Residential (HDR) and Mixed Use (MU) (GPA 01-2025).
Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1) to add the Mixed Use (CX-1) Designation, and to Rezone Eight (8) Properties from Light Industrial (M-1), Neighborhood Commercial (NC)(SP-1), Public/Quasi-Public (P/QP)(SP-1), Highway Commercial (HC)(SP-1), Neighborhood Park/Basin (NP/B)(SP-1), and Planned Development (P-D 71) to Multiple Family Residential (R-3), Medium/High Density Residential (MHR) (SP-1), and Mixed Use (CX-1) (SP-1) (SPA 01- 2025, REZ 02-2025).
Resolution to Amend the General Plan Land Use Element to Establish a Maximum Density for the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designations (GPA 01-2025).
Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Riverbank Municipal Code by Amending Sections §153.067 and §153.071 and adding Sections §153.166 through §153.169 entitled “Regional Housing Needs Assessment Overlay” (ZOA 01-2025).
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Joshua Mann, Director of Community Development
RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends that the City Council consider all information provided and submitted, take and consider all public testimony and, if determined to be appropriate, take the following actions:
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1. Adopt a Resolution Approving a General Plan Amendment to Adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element and to Authorize Staff to Submit the 6th Cycle Housing Element to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development;
2. Adopt a Resolution Approving a General Plan Amendment of Five (5) Properties from Industrial/Business Park (I/BP), Mixed Use (MU), Civic (C), Community Commercial (C/C) and Lower Density Residential (LDR) to Higher Density Residential (HDR) and Mixed Use (MU);
3. Introduce and Conduct First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1) to add the Mixed Use (CX-1) Designation, and to Rezone Eight (8) Properties from Light Industrial (M-1), Neighborhood Commercial (NC)(SP-1), Public/QuasiPublic (P/QP), Highway Commercial (HC)(SP-1), Neighborhood Park/Basin (NP/B)(SP-1), and Planned Development (P-D 71) to Multiple Family Residential (R-3), Medium/High Density Residential (MHR)(SP-1), and Mixed Use (CX-1) (SP-1);
4. Adopt a Resolution to Amend the General Plan Land Use Element to Establish a Maximum Density for the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designations; and
5. Introduce and Conduct First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Riverbank Municipal Code by Amending Sections §153.067 and §153.071 and adding Sections §153.166 through §153.169 entitled “Regional Housing Needs Assessment Overlay”
SUMMARY
State law mandates that each City and County update their Housing Element every eight (8) years with specific deadlines established by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Housing Element is one (1) of eight (8) mandatory elements that comprise the City’s General Plan according to Section 65302(c) of the California Government Code. The Housing Element is considered to be the primary policy document to guide the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing for all economic segments of the local population.
The City’s existing 5th Cycle Housing Element was adopted and certified in 2016. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element Update addresses the 6th Cycle Planning Cycle requirements and demonstrates how the City will accommodate the 2023 – 2031 (6th Cycle) Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) adopted by the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG).
The 6th Cycle Housing Element includes two (2) major components:
1. Adoption and authorization to submit the 6th Cycle Housing Element to HCD for Certification; and
2. Implementation of specific Programs, including site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments, a General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, and Amendments to the Riverbank Municipal Code (RMC). The implementation of these Programs of the 6th Cycle Housing Element are required to be completed concurrently with adoption of the Housing Element pursuant to State law.
A full copy of the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element dated February 2026 is not reproduced in this staff report due to its length, but is available for public review and download on the City’s website at https://www.riverbank.org/652/Housing-Element and through the link provided in Attachment 6 of this Staff Report.
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STRATEGIC PLAN
In June 2025, the Riverbank City Council adopted the City’s Strategic Plan for the 2025 to 2030 period. The Proposed Project is consistent with that Strategic Plan, including the goals and strategies related to Fostering Attainable Housing as well as Supporting Downtown Revitalization and Economic Development. The Proposed Project advances these goals by supporting housing opportunities, maintaining consistency between the Housing Element and the City’s land use regulations, and promoting orderly long-range planning consistent with State Law.
BACKGROUND
6 th Cycle Housing Element
The City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update has been prepared in accordance with Section 65800 of the California Government Code, and is organized into ten (10) Chapters:
Chapter I: Introduction. Provides an introduction of the Housing Element and Statutory requirements.
Chapter II: Household and Employment Characteristics. Overview of Riverbank’s recent growth in terms of population and economic development.
Chapter III: Housing Stock Characteristics. An analysis of demographic and socio-economic conditions, housing conditions, market trends, and other factors.
Chapter IV: Housing Supply and Needs. Evaluation of current and future housing needs in Riverbank, including housing needs among lower-income households and populations with special housing needs.
Chapter V: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. Analysis of Fair Housing in the City of Riverbank.
Chapter VI: Housing Production Opportunities. An inventory of land suitable for residential development.
Chapter VII: Housing Production Constraints. The constraints analysis addresses governmental constraints to housing development such as zoning, development fees, development standards, and development review process, as well as non-governmental constraints, such as high land and construction costs and public opposition to housing construction.
Chapter VIII: Housing Development Eligible to Change to Non-Low-Income Units. Analysis of existing assisted rental housing developments and financial resources available for residential development, including funding available for development of low-income housing.
Chapter IX: Evaluation of Previous Housing Element. An evaluation of the City’s 5th Cycle Housing Element, including an analysis of the City’s progress towards achieving its 5th Cycle RHNA objectives and an assessment of the City’s progress towards implementing the programs from the previous Housing Element.
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Chapter X: Housing Element Goals, Policies, and Housing Action Plan. A series of goals, policies, and programs to address the City’s housing needs as well as quantified objectives for housing development and preservation during the planning period.
Regional Housing Needs Allocation
As part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, as noted above, the City is required to identify available sites to accommodate its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). In the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan for Stanislaus County, StanCOG provided the City with the RHNA between the timeframe of June 30, 2023 to December 31, 2031. The table below provides the City’s RHNA.
Income Category Unit Allocation
Extremely Low-Income (<30% of AMI) 485
Very Low-Income (<50% of AMI) 485
Low-Income (50% - 80% of AMI) 672
Moderate-Income (80% - 120% of AMI) 594
Above Moderate-Income (>120% of AMI) 1,355
Total 3,591
City staff conducted a Site Inventory utilizing information from the Stanislaus County Parcel Database, Google Maps, and the City’s General Plan and Zoning Maps. The Site Inventory identified approximately 333.12 acres of land within the City’s existing City Limits that can accommodate residential development. In total, the inventory of land resulted in the City’s ability to accommodate the development of 3,859 residential units, varying from single-family residential development to multifamily residential development (e.g., apartments, townhouses, etc.). The City has identified eight (8) sites for rezoning, with the capacity of 668 units, located within City limits, to meet the RHNA (Program 1.1a). With the adoption of the rezones, the City has the ability to accommodate the RHNA. 6 th Cycle Housing Goals and Policies
Although a majority of the programs established in the 5th Cycle Housing Element remain valid, there are new and revised programs provided in the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update to reflect community needs and consistency with State law.
Major updates to existing Programs, or new Programs include:
Program 1.1a: Adequate Sites for RHNA and Rezone Program. Amend the Mixed Use (CX-1) Zoning District to allow 100 percent residential uses in the CX-1 Zoning District and require that residential uses occupy at least 50 percent of the floor area in a mixed-use project. Rezone properties to fully accommodate RHNA.
Program 1.1b: Crossroads West Specific Plan. Monitor and encourage higher density residential development in the Crossroads West Specific Plan area.
Program 1.1.c: Accessory Dwelling Units. Update the Accessory Dwelling Units section of the Riverbank Zoning Code to be consistent with State Law.
Program 1.1d: By-Right Approval. Update Zoning Code to add by-right approval requirements consistent with State Law.
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Program 1.1e: Replacement Housing. Update the Zoning Code to add replacement housing requirements consistent with Assembly Bill 1397.
Program 1.1f: Approved and Pending Projects. Monitor and assist in facilitating the development of approved and pending projects in Riverbank.
Program 1.1g: Extension of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure to Support Future Growth.
Expand water and wastewater infrastructure to support new development, including pursuing funding opportunities.
Program 1.1h: Religious Institution Sites. Provide a streamline review for housing development on land owned by faith institutions and nonprofit colleges as allowed by Senate Bill 4.
Program 1.1i: Maximum Residential Density. Establish a maximum density for the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designations.
Program 1.2c: No Net Loss. Monitor the consumption of residential and mixed-use acreage to ensure that adequate inventory is available to meet the City’s RHNA obligations, pursuant to Senate Bill 166.
Program 3.1d: Off-Street Parking. Review off-street parking requirements for multi-family and special housing needs developments to ensure requirements do not pose a constraint to development.
Program 3.1i: Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades. Track upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, pursue grant funding, and identify actions to complete upgrades.
Program 3.1j: Amendments to the Riverbank Municipal Code and Specific Plans. Update the Zoning Code with various amendments related to Single Room Occupancy, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, Farmworker Housing, Transitional and Supportive Housing, Emergency Shelters, Density Bonuses, Ministerial Approvals, Residential Care Facilities, and Multi-Family Development Standards.
Program 4.1d: Housing Rehabilitation Program. Promote the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Program 5.1e: State and Federal Housing Program and Funding Opportunities. Pursue funding opportunities for affordable housing.
Program 5.1g: First-Time Homebuyers Program. Implement changes to the program to provide assistance to more homebuyers.
Program 5.1h: Housing Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement. Provide for outreach to affordable and multifamily housing developments, including housing for special needs and/or extremely low-, very low-, and/or low-income households.
The 6th Cycle Housing Element is attached to this Staff Report as Attachment 6.
Public Participation and HCD Review
Staff held a Public Workshop with the Planning Commission and provided a presentation to the City Council on February 20, 2024, and March 12, 2024, respectively, on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update at the Riverbank City Council Chambers to provide a presentation on the Housing Element
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Update process, and to solicit input and comment from Workshop Attendees. A Public Notice for the Planning Commission Workshop was published in the Riverbank News and on the City’s website. As drafts of the Housing Element were released, staff presented updates to the City Council and the Planning Commission.
A joint City Council-Planning Commission Public Workshop was held on July 31, 2024, at the Riverbank Community Center. A Public Notice for this Workshop was published in the Riverbank News, at City Hall, the Post Office, the Community Center, on social media, and on the City’s website.
City Staff conducted one (1) survey over the course of the project. The survey was conducted online and was available from June 21, 2024, to August 13, 2024, through a link from the project website. The survey focused on identifying community priorities and issues for housing, mobility, economic development, and other areas of the Housing Element. Seventy-seven (77) responses were received in English and Spanish.
A stakeholder interview with service providers and housing developers was held on September 11, 2024. Various housing groups and providers that service the needs of Riverbank residents were in attendance, including KB Homes, DR Horton, McRoy Wilbur Communities, Stanislaus County Habitat for Humanity, Stanislaus County Affordable Housing Corp., and the Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority.
The following is a summary of the Draft Housing Element versions:
• Public Review Draft. The Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element was made available for a 30-day public review period from October 15, 2024, to November 14, 2024. Staff presented the Draft 6 th Cycle Housing Element Update to Planning Commission and City Council on October 15, 2024, and November 12, 2024, respectively.
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st HCD Review Draft. The 6th Cycle Housing Element Update was submitted to HCD on December 2, 2024, for a 90-day review period ending in February 2025 (1st HCD Review Draft). HCD issued a findings letter on February 27, 2025, identifying revisions to the 6th Cycle Housing Element that are necessary for HCD to find the element in substantial compliance with State Housing Element law.
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nd HCD Review Draft. Staff presented a progress report on the Housing Element Update to City Council on May 27, 2025. Staff revised the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and resubmitted to HCD for a 60-day subsequent review on June 24, 2025 (2nd HCD Review Draft) following a 7-day public review period from June 16, 2025 to June 23, 2025. HCD issued a findings letter on the 2nd HCD Review Draft on August 22, 2025 identifying additional revisions to the 6th Cycle Housing Element that are necessary to find the element in substantial conformance with State Housing Element Law.
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rd HCD Review Draft. Staff revised the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and resubmitted to HCD for a 60-day subsequent review on November 13, 2025 (3rd HCD Review Draft) following a 7-day public review period from November 4, 2025 to November 12, 2025. Staff then presented a progress report on the Housing Element Update progress to Planning Commission on November 18, 2025. HCD again issued a findings letter on the 3rd HCD Review Draft on January 12, 2026 identifying additional revisions necessary.
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th HCD Review Draft (Current Version). Staff revised the 6th Cycle Housing Element to address HCD’s findings and resubmitted to HCD for a 60-day review on March 4, 2026 (4th HCD Review) following a 7-day public review period from February 24, 2026 to March 3, 2026.
The City received several public comments during the public comment periods. Staff has revised the Housing Element in response to these comments and has provided responses to public comments in Appendix L of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
City staff revised the 6th Cycle Housing Element to address HCD’s findings of January 12, 2026 and made Technical Edits based on HCD preliminary comments received on March 24, 2026. On March 27, 2026, the City received a letter from HCD stating that the revised Draft Housing Element, including Technical Edits, meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law (Government Code Section 65580 et seq), including findings that were described in HCD’s January 12, 2026 review. The March 27, 2026 HCD Letter is attached to this Staff Report as Attachment 7.
Revisions to the Housing Element are also provided in redline track changes on the City’s website:
https://www.riverbank.org/652/Housing-Element.
Site-Specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments – Implements Program 1.1a of the 6th Cycle Housing Element After multiple revisions to the proposed rezone sites to address landowner concerns, the City identified the following eight (8) sites to assist in meeting its RHNA obligations and implementing Housing Element Program 1.1a. A table detailing the land use changes associated with each site is provided in Attachment 8 and a map illustrating the locations of the sites is provided in Attachment 9. Additionally, the proposed amendments to the Crossroads Community Specific Plan are attached to this Staff Report as Attachment 10.
Rezone Sites
1. 0 Talbot Avenue (APN: 132-038-032), located between Roselle Avenue and the B.N.S.F Railroad, is approximately 5.37± acres in size and is currently vacant. The site currently has a General Plan designation of Industrial/Business Park (I/BP) and a Zoning designation of Light Industrial (M-1). The project proposes to amend the General Plan designation to HigherDensity Residential (HDR) and amend the Zoning designation to Multiple Family Residential (R-3).
2. 5443 Roselle Avenue (APN: 075-069-029), located between Westgate Drive and Glow Road, is approximately 1.03± acres in size and is improved with a metal storage building. The site currently has a General Plan designation of Mixed Use (MU) and a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1), Neighborhood Commercial (NC). The project proposes to amend the General Plan designation to Higher-Density Residential (HDR) and amend the Specific Plan land use designation to Medium/High Density Residential (MHR).
3. 0 Roselle Avenue (APN 075-075-052), located between Glow Road and M.I.D. Lateral No. 6, is approximately 5.19± acres in size and is currently utilized by M.I.D. for canal overflow and pasture for horses. The site currently has a General Plan designation of Civic (C) and a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1), Public/Quasi-Public (P/QP). The project proposes to amend the General Plan designation to Higher-Density Residential (HDR)
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and amend the Specific Plan land use designation to Medium/High Density Residential (MHR).
4. 5054 Roselle Avenue (APN 075-025-010), located between M.I.D. Lateral No. 6 and Claribel Road, is approximately 3.3± acres in size and is improved with a single-family dwelling and accessory structures. The site currently has a General Plan designation of Mixed Use (MU) and a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1), Highway Commercial (HC). The project proposes to amend the Specific Plan land use designation to Mixed Use (CX-1), which will be added as a land use category in the Crossroads Community Specific Plan.
5. 2819 Claribel Road (APN 075-014-026), located at the northwest corner of the Roselle Avenue and Claribel Road intersection, is approximately 10.26± acres in size and is vacant. The site currently has a General Plan designation of Mixed Use (MU) and a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1), Highway Commercial (HC). The project proposes to amend the Specific Plan land use designation to Mixed Use (CX-1), which will be added as a land use category in the Crossroads Community Specific Plan.
6. 0 Claribel Road (APN 075-014-027), located between Squire Wells Way and Roselle Avenue, is approximately 3.21± acres in size and is improved with a small accessory structure, and utility poles that cross a portion of the site. The site currently has a General Plan designation of Mixed Use (MU) and a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1), Highway Commercial (HC). The project proposes to amend the Specific Plan land use designation to Mixed Use (CX-1), which will be added as a land use category in the Crossroads Community Specific Plan.
7. 2561 Claribel Road (APN 075-093-025), located between Squire Wells Way and M.I.D. Lateral No. 6, is approximately 2.11± acres in size and is vacant. The site currently has a General Plan designation of Community Commercial (C/C) and a Zoning designation of Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1), Neighborhood Park/Basin (NP/B). The project proposes to amend the General Plan designation to Mixed Use (MU) and the Specific Plan land use designation to Mixed Use (CX-1), which will be added as a land use category in the Crossroads Community Specific Plan.
8. 0 Kentucky Avenue (APN 062-022-027), located between Claus Road and Central Avenue, is approximately 3.1± acres in size and is currently vacant. The site currently has a General Plan designation of Lower Density Residential (LDR) and a Zoning designation of Planned Development (P-D) 71. The project proposes to amend the General Plan designation to Higher-Density Residential (HDR) and amend the Zoning designation to Multiple Family Residential (R-3).
As discussed below in the Planning Commission section of this report, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-004, recommending the City Council approve the above site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments.
Site Selection Methodology
As noted above, the City’s RHNA obligation for the 6th Cycle is to identify land that would be able to accommodate a total of 3,591 units. State law mandates that each jurisdiction identify an adequate number of sites to meet its fair share of the Regional Housing Need at all income levels. The 6th Cycle Housing Element included an exhaustive site selection process, including community input, for vacant
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and non-vacant sites within the City Limits that have the potential to develop during the 6th Cycle Planning Period. The criteria in which sites were selected was based on criteria established by State law, including but not limited to ensuring the site is:
• Zoned for residential uses (or planned for rezoning) with realistic capacity calculations; • Available to be developed within the Planning Cycle;
• Access to amenities, including transit, jobs, and services; • Analysis of environmental factors including physical constraints, flood risks, geological instability, or high fire danger;
• Meet AFFH requirements related to location;
• Appropriately sized (e.g., not less than 0.5-acres or larger than 10-acres); and • Likelihood for redevelopment if the site is non-vacant.
Following completion of the Site Inventory, the City identified a shortfall of 599 units to meet the City’s RHNA. As noted above, eight (8) sites were identified with a residential capacity of 668 as candidate sites for rezoning based on similar factors above. As part of identifying candidate sites for rezoning, each property owner was mailed a certified letter describing the above action on September 16, 2025, with an exhibit illustrating the Existing and Proposed General Plan and Zoning Designations.
Additional letters were mailed out to property owners on October 1, 2025, and November 3, 2025, to specific property owners due to (1) the original September 16, 2025, letter not being received, and (2) updates to the rezone sites based on property owner feedback. City staff also corresponded with many of the property owners above, including but not limited to phone calls, email communication, and inperson and teleconference meetings. The property owners were given information describing the background and purpose of the letter, the Housing Element Program, and the City’s requirement per State law to meet its RHNA. As such, the list of candidate sites for rezoning was modified multiple times through the Housing Element Update process due to site availability and property owner feedback.
General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element – Implements Program 1.1i of the 6th Cycle Housing Element
The City of Riverbank’s 2005 – 2025 General Plan was adopted on April 22, 2009, and includes a number of State-mandated and optional elements, including Air Quality, Land Use, Circulation, Community Character and Design, Conservation and Open Space, Economic Development, Noise, Public Services and Facilities, and Safety. The General Plan Land Use Element includes a list of Land Use Designations and associated descriptions that establish the density and building intensity standards that are further refined in the City’s Municipal Code (specifically, Chapter 153: Zoning).
Typically, the General Plan Land Use Designations for residential designations (e.g., Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, etc.) include a density range (dwelling units per net acre) which defines the anticipated intensity of residential development throughout the City (e.g., MediumDensity Residential density range of 8 – 16 dwelling units per net acre).
During the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, staff identified that the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use Land Use Designations do not define the maximum residential density. For example, the Higher Density Residential Land Use Designation allows for all types of attached single-family and Multi-Family housing at a net density of 16 or more dwelling units per acre but does not establish a maximum density.
To correct this, staff are proposing a General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element to modify the General Plan Land Use Designations of the Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use to establish a
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maximum residential density of 40 dwelling units per net acre. The Proposed Amendments to the Land Use Element are attached to this Staff Report as Attachment 11.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Implements Programs 1.1a, 1.1d and 1.1h of the 6th Cycle Housing Element
The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments includes three (3) components:
1. By-Right Approval Process. Government Code Section 65583.2(c) requires the City to implement a “by-right” approval program for sites identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element that were (1) identified as a non-vacant site in the previous Housing Element Cycle (5th Cycle) and (2) identified as a vacant site in the previous two (2) Housing Element Cycles (4th and 5th Cycles).
Specifically, Government Code allows projects to have a “by-right” approval process for housing development projects in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower-income households. By-right means that the City shall not require the following:
• Conditional Use Permit;
• Planned Community Permit;
• Design Review other than Objective Design Standards; or • Other discretionary, local government review or approval that would constitute a “project” as defined in Section 2100 of the Public Resources Code (California Environmental Quality Act).
Program 1.1d of the 6th Cycle Housing Element requires implementation of this Program, and the sites subject to the “by-right” approval process required by Government Code Section 65583.2(c) are identified in Table VI-10 of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, Sites Utilized in 5th Cycle to Meet Lower-Income RHNA.
2. By-Right Approval Process for Religious Institution Sites (Senate Bill 4). Program 1.1h of the 6th Cycle Housing Element requires the City to develop an overlay zone to allow by-right approval and incentivize development of housing on land owned by religious institutions at default densities in support of the Housing Element Sites Inventory pursuant to Senate Bill 4.
The proposed Ordinance includes a new Section (Section 153.168, Eligibility for Religious Institution Sites) to clarify the eligibility of religious institution sites and eligibility criteria pursuant to Senate Bill 4. The sites are identified in Table VI-15 of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, Religious Institution Sites.
3. Amendment to the Mixed Use (CX-1) Zone. Program 1.1a of the 6th Cycle Housing Element requires the City to amend the Mixed Use (CX-1) Zone of the Riverbank Municipal Code to allow 100 percent residential uses and require that residential uses occupy at least 50 percent of the floor area in a mixed-use project. The proposed Ordinance includes amendments to Section 153.067, Uses Permitted and Section 153.071, Development Standards.
PLANNING COMMISSION
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On March 31, 2026, the Planning Commission held a publicly noticed Special Public Hearing to consider the 6th Cycle Housing Element, site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments, General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, and Amendments to the Riverbank Municipal Code via two (2) separate Agenda Items (8.1 and 8.2).
Planning Commission Agenda Item 8.1 included the 6th Cycle Housing Element, General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, and Zoning Ordinance Amendments related to the Mixed Use (CX-1) Zoning District and RHNA Overlay District. Planning Commission Agenda Item 8.2 included site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments to implement Program 1.1a of the 6th Cycle Housing Element. Both Planning Commission Items are summarized below.
Summary of Item 8.1
On March 31, 2026, the Planning Commission held a noticed Special Public Hearing to consider the 6 th Cycle Housing Element, the General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element, and the Zoning Ordinance Amendments. After reviewing and considering all public testimony, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to adopt the following Resolutions:
• Resolution No. 2026-002, recommending the City Council approval of a General Plan Amendment to replace the adopted Housing Element with the 6th Cycle Housing Element, amend the General Plan Land Use Element, and authorize Staff to submit the 6th Cycle Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Certification; and
• Resolution No. 2026-003, recommending the City Council approval of an Ordinance amending the Riverbank Municipal Code by amending Sections §153.067 and §153.071 and adding Sections §153.166 through §153.169 entitled “Regional Housing Needs Assessment Overlay”.
The Planning Commission Resolutions are attached to this Staff Report as Attachment 14.
Summary of Item 8.2
On March 31, 2026, the Planning Commission held a noticed Special Public Hearing to consider the site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments.
At the time of publishing the Planning Commission Agenda Packet for the March 31, 2026, Special Public Hearing, the City received five (5) emails from surrounding landowners/area residents in response to the mailed Public Hearing Notices for the rezone sites, primarily expressing concerns related to the proposed rezoning of 0 Roselle Avenue (APN 075-075-052). An additional four (4) emails were received after the Agenda was published prior to the Hearing, three (3) pertaining to the proposed rezoning of 0 Roselle Avenue (APN 075-075-052) and one (1) pertaining to the rezoning of 0 Talbot Avenue (APN 132-038-032). These emails are attached to this Staff Report as Attachment 13.
Collectively, commenters on 0 Roselle Avenue (APN: 075-075-052) raised concerns regarding the potential for increased traffic, commute times, crime, taxes, and service costs. The commenters also raised concerns about potential impacts to local wildlife and natural habitat, the adequacy of existing infrastructure (including roads, water, sewer, utilities, and school capacity), and the overall suitability of the site for development, including clarification on land ownership and whether MID has formally agreed to sell the property for residential use. Multiple individuals expressed that higher-density development could erode the community’s small-town character, peace, and open space, and mentioned the loss of informal enjoyment associated with the animals on-site. In addition, the City
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received correspondence from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and Hetch Hetchy Water and Power related to SFPUC Policies and review authority.
The commenter on 0 Talbot Avenue (APN 132-038-032) summarized the previous meetings with City staff related to the proposed rezoning, the market demand for R-3 or lower density residential uses on the subject property and Silgan Containers lease of 6180 Roselle Avenue.
Comments from the Planning Commission Meeting
During the public hearing, a number of comments and concerns were raised by the public regarding the rezoning of 0 Roselle Avenue (APN 075-075-052). The following is a summary of the comments that were made during the Public Hearing. Staff’s response to the concerns raised during the Public Hearing is in italics.
1. Concern was raised regarding compliance with State law with respect to how the 0 Roselle Avenue (APN 075-075-052) site was selected, including but not limited to the site meeting availability requirements, net acreage of usable area of the site, the Hetch Hetchy easement restricting available land to develop, and suitability for residential use.
As noted above, the criteria in which sites were selected in the Housing Element, including sites identified to rezone, was based on criteria established by State law, including but not limited to, realistic capacity calculations, availability during the Planning Cycle, access to amenities, analysis of environmental factors, including physical constraints, ability to meet AFFH requirements, appropriately sized (not too small or too large), and the likelihood for redevelopment if the site is non-vacant.
The 0 Roselle Avenue (APN 075-075-052) site was included as a candidate site for rezoning in the Noticed Planning Commission/City Council Workshop held on July 31, 2024, the Public Review Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element published on October 15, 2024, and the subsequent HCD Drafts through 2025 and 2026 (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th HCD Review Drafts). Additionally, City staff mailed a certified letter to the property owner on September 16, 2025, informing them of the City’s intent to modify the site’s General Plan and Zoning Designation to HDR and MHR, respectively. Modesto Irrigation District (MID) (Property Owner) emailed the City on September 30, 2025, notifying the City that the letter has been received and to confirm that the current use can remain as-is. The City responded on September 30, 2025, confirming that the proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone would not affect the current use on the property and that the existing agricultural use will remain as a legal non-conforming use.
2. Concern was raised regarding future traffic concerns as a result of new residential development. Additional concern was raised regarding the high-density zoning.
The proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone of 0 Roselle Avenue (APN 075-075-052) implements the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element and satisfies State Housing Element law and consistency with the City’s RHNA. The City is required to identify and maintain adequate sites with appropriate zoning to accommodate its assigned RHNA. Where a shortfall exists, the City must complete the required rezone program in order to maintain compliance with State law and obtain or maintain HCD Certification.
As with all rezone sites, no development is proposed as part of this request, and the landowner is not under any obligation to sell or alter the current use of the property. Rezoning the site does
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not approve development on the property and does not eliminate the need for future project level review, environmental analysis, or coordination with outside agencies (e.g., SFPUC & MID). Approval of the rezone on the site would not, by itself, authorize residential development.
Any future development proposal would remain subject to separate applications, public notification, environmental review as applicable, infrastructure analysis, and all standards and requirements in effect at that time. Traffic-related impacts would so be reviewed at which time an application is submitted for development on the site.
3. Concern was raised regarding the Public Hearing Notice for the Planning Commission meeting.
The Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice was mailed to landowners within 300-feet of the rezone sites on March 6, 2026, as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll, in accordance with RMC § 153.215 and California Government Code § 65091. The Public Hearing Notice also included the anticipated City Council date of April 28, 2026. An additional Public Hearing Notice regarding the City Council Public Hearing was mailed to landowners within 300- feet of the rezone sites on April 9, 2026.
After reviewing and considering all public testimony, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to adopt the following Resolution:
• Resolution No. 2026-004, recommending City Council approval of a General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, and Rezone to eight properties located at 0 Talbot Avenue (APN: 132-038-032); 5443 Roselle Avenue (APN: 075-069-029); 0 Roselle Avenue (APN: 075-075-052); 5054 Roselle Avenue (APN: 075-025-010); 2819 Claribel Road (APN:
075-014-026); 0 Claribel Road (APN: 075-014-027); 2561 Claribel Road (APN: 075-093-025); and 0 Kentucky Avenue (APN: 062-022-027), and a Specific Plan Amendment to add the Mixed Use (CX-1) Designation to the Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1) The Planning Commission Resolution is attached to this Staff Report as Attachment 14.
POST PLANNING COMMISSION CORRESPONDENCE
At the time this report was drafted, one (1) additional email was received from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission opposing the rezoning of the portions of APNs 075-093-026 and 075-075-052 (0 Roselle Avenue) located adjacent to SFPUC parcels. APN 075-093-026 is not proposed to be rezoned but is directly north of 2561 Claribel Road (APN 075-093-025), which is one of the rezone sites. The correspondence may be found in Attachment 13 of this Staff Report.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
As an element of the General Plan, the Housing Element and the rest of the General Plan must be consistent with one another. Adoption of the GPAs would allow for consistency between the 6th Cycle Housing Element and the General Plan. The Housing Element designates housing-related programs, evaluates the performance of programs from the previous cycle, addresses constraints to the development of affordable housing, and programs the City will implement to fulfill the City’s obligation to accommodate housing development in line with its regional share and affordable to the full range of household income groups.
ZONING CONSISTENCY
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Six (6) of the sites currently have a zoning of Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1) (Sites #2 through #7 above). In order to rezone these sites, an amendment to SP-1 is required. The sites within SP-1 are being redesignated to either Medium/High Density Residential (MHR) or Mixed Use (CX-1).
The Land Use Concept Map for SP-1 is being amended to reflect the new designations for the six (6) sites. Additionally, the CX-1 land use category is not currently a land use category within SP-1.
Accordingly, the text for SP-1 is being updated to include the CX-1 designation, which will be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and will provide an additional mixed-use category to facilitate Housing Element implementation on identified sites. The proposed amendments to SP-1 are provided as Attachment 10 to this Staff Report. The additional language reflected in bold and underlined and stricken language is reflected in strike through. The two (2) sites not located within SP-1 are both being rezoned to Multiple-Family Residential (R-3), subject to the regulations of the R-3 Zoning District as listed in the Zoning Ordinance (Site #1 and #8 above).
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The Proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and Public Resources Code 21080.085 as the Proposed Project includes site-specific rezones that implement the schedule of actions contained in the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
As evaluated in the CEQA Technical Memorandum, the Proposed Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the project is a planning and regulatory document that includes goals, policies, and programs to meet the City’s RHNA and affirmatively furthering fair housing goals, but does not involve any physical change with the potential to create adverse effect on the environment. The 6th Cycle Housing Element creates a roadmap on how to achieve the City’s RHNA and AFFH goals through identification of suitable sites for development and identification of programs and corresponding actions that could remove constraints to, and promote housing. The 6th Cycle Housing Element does not grant any development entitlements or authorize development beyond what is allowed under the current General Plan and Zoning Code (Chapter 153).
All future housing development pursuant to the 6th Cycle Housing Element would be subject to the filing of formal development applications and review by City staff in accordance with CEQA and City plans, ordinances, and standards, which may require supporting technical reports.
No physical improvements are part of the City’s adoption of the Housing Element, site-specific General Plan Amendments, Rezones, and Specific Plan Amendments, General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance Amendments; therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no foreseeable or reasonable possibility that adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element and Zoning Ordinance Amendment would result in a significant effect on the environment. Thus, the City of Riverbank finds that the Proposed Project is exempt from CEQA under the common sense exemption.
The CEQA Technical Memorandum is attached to this Staff Report as Attachment 12.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City Council Public Hearing Notice was published in the Riverbank News and posted at City Hall on April 1, 2026. Notice of the City Council Public Hearing was mailed to landowners within 300-feet of the site-specific rezone sites on March 6, 2026, as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll, in
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accordance with RMC § 153.215 and Cal. Gov’t Code § 65091. An additional Notice of the City Council Public Hearing was mailed to landowners within 300-feet of the site-specific rezone sites on April 9, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
On September 12, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-101 authorizing an agreement with JB Anderson Land Use Planning to prepare the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update in the amount of $156,703. Costs associated with the Housing Element Update are funded through existing project appropriations. Adoption of the proposed actions does not create a direct construction cost or capital improvement obligation. Any future fiscal impacts associated with development of individual sites, infrastructure needs or implementation measures would be evaluated separately through future project review, environmental review and applicable budget or fee actions.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution for Housing Element Adoption
2. Resolution for Site-Specific General Plan Amendments
3. Ordinance for Site-Specific Rezones
4. Resolution for General Plan Amendment to Land Use Element
5. Ordinance for Zoning Code Amendments
6. Housing Element Insert
7. Housing and Community Development Letter
8. Site Table Matrix
9. Rezone Site Map
10. Amendments to Crossroads Community Specific Plan (SP-1)
11. Existing and Proposed Land Use Element
12. CEQA Technical Memorandum
13. Planning Commission Resolutions
14. Correspondence_Redacted
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RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LRA BOARD
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.9.
SECTION : PUBLIC HEARING
Meeting Date: 6/23/2026
Subject: Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) Budget
From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Melissa Holdaway, Administrative Analyst II
RECOMMENDATION
By motion of the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) Board of Directors (Board) to review and approve for adoption the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 LRA Budget.
SUMMARY
The budget provides for the necessary resources to finance the authority. The budget statement provides a look at the LRA’s fiscal accountability and compliance with restrictions on the use of certain financial resources. The authority has relied on the City to fund the deficit of the Local Redevelopment Authority. There are currently no other funding options through grants to relieve this shortfall.
STRATEGIC PLAN
The presentation of the LRA’s FY 2026-27 budget supports the City’s mission and reinforces the City’s core values of transparency and fiscal responsibility.
BACKGROUND
The LRA was formed in April 2006 with Federal approval as the agency responsible for decisions related to conveyance and reuse of the former Riverbank Army Ammunition Plant, now known as the Riverbank Industrial Complex. In April 2010, the LRA moved onto the property to perform protection and maintenance duties on behalf of the Army and to oversee economic development activities in the form of leasing available space to private tenants, as outlined in the community-led and supported Reuse Plan.
The site has been managed by the Master Developer and operates under a Lease Development Agreement since April 2022. The revenues are now collected by the Master Developer and no longer included in any LRA budget category.
The LRA is currently administering a second remediation project on behalf of the Army that began in FY 2015-16 with a grant in excess of $44 million. This project is close to 99% complete with additional modifications being looked at for funding new remedial activities at the site. This project has been currently working under a modification that was approved in 2024 for ongoing clean-up efforts.
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Site Revenue Projections
The only revenue expected in the coming fiscal year is from payments due from the Master Developer as negotiated in the Lease Disposition and Development Agreement.
Site Expenditure Projections
Site expenditures are administrative costs, staff salary/fringe and legal expenditures for ongoing litigation and transfer of the Riverbank Army Ammunition Plant.
ESCA #2 Revenue
Grant revenue from the ESCA #2 is captured in a separate fund (Fund 199). The remaining funds are reimbursables to the contractor for remedial work and final reports. Any future modifications executed does provide 5% to the LRA for administering the contract.
ESCA #2 Expenditure Projections
ESCA 2 grant expenditures will cover the remaining expenses for our subcontractor contracted for remedial activities and final reports. Any new executed modifications for remedial activities will fund the construction and a small portion toward administrative expenses.
Additional Budget Items of Note
The LRA and the Army are working through two additional modifications for ongoing remedial action.
The cost estimates have been agreed upon by both parties, just awaiting funding from the federal government. Once these modifications have been funded it will change the Fund 199 revenue and expenditures reflecting the new budget. These will reflect at mid-year once executed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Authority is requesting the assistance of the City of Riverbank General Fund to absorb the shortfall to support the redevelopment efforts, environmental remediation and transfer of the former Riverbank Army Ammunition Plant real property.
ATTACHMENTS
1. LRA Resolution
2. Proposed LRA FY 2026-27 Budget
RIVERBANK LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 PROPOSED BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Riverbank Local Redevelopment Authority (“LRA”) acts in accordance with the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990; and, WHEREAS, as a condition of the lease with the Army, the LRA must obligate all of its revenues to be spent on the protection, maintenance and improvement of the facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the LRA has provided the anticipated revenue and expenditures for the LRA; and,
WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment Authority Board has reviewed the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27’s operational budget; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Local Redevelopment Authority Board of the City of Riverbank hereby approves the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 as follows:
1. Revenues are estimated to be approximately $396,597
2. Expenditures are estimated to be approximately $644,365
3. Ending balance structural deficit is estimated to be approximately $-247,768 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Local Redevelopment Authority Board of the City of Riverbank at a meeting held on the 23rd day of June, 2026; motioned by Authority Member ______, seconded by Authority Member ______, and upon roll call was carried by the following vote of ___:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
________________________ ________________________
Gaby Hernandez, CMC Rachel Hernandez
Secretary Chair
Local Redevelopment Authority
FY 2026/27 Annual Proposed Budget
FY 2026-27
Proposed
Revenue
MDA annual payment (Fund 197) 145,000
ESCA #2 Fund (198) 251,597
Total Revenue 396,597
Expenditures
Salaries/Benefits (Executive Director/Program Mgr) 214,443 Administrative Expenses
Travel 0
Equipment 0
Office Supplies/Legal Ads 1,500
Copier 1,200
Postage 25
Janitorial 600
Professional Services
Legal - General Municipal 25,000
Legal- Litigation Miller Arms 50,000
Legal - Conveyance 100,000
Weston Contract ESCA #2 157,041
SJES Contract ESCA #2 94,556
Total Expenditures 644,365
Net Revenues Less Expenditures** -247,768
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RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL / LRA BOARD
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.10.
SECTION : PUBLIC HEARING
Meeting Date: 6/23/2026
Subject: Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget From: Marisela H. Garcia, City Manager
Submitted by: Tammy Alcantor, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council consider adopting a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget.
SUMMARY
The City began its annual budgeting process in February 2026. Since that time, the City’s departments have been diligently working to prepare a budget that will allow the City to maintain and/or enhance its current level of service. State statute requires the adoption of a budget before June 30th to begin expending funds in the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
STRATEGIC PLAN
On June 10, 2025, the City Council established Strategic Plan Goal 8 to "Prioritize Finance Sustainability." This item supports the goal by facilitating discussion and policy direction regarding budgetary challenges, reserve adequacy, expenditure controls, and revenue enhancement opportunities necessary to improve the City's long-term fiscal sustainability.
BACKGROUND
With support from various City departments, the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 was developed.
Revenue projections were prepared by the Assistant City Manager, utilizing a combination of data from the California Department of Finance, input from consultants, and historical trends and experiences specific to the City. Department Heads and Managers were responsible for preparing base budget projections for ongoing revenues and expenditures.
Some notable increases affecting the Major Funds. The City’s PERS Unfunded Accrued Liability Costs have risen this fiscal year.
• In the upcoming fiscal year, we will experience a 10.06% increase in costs, resulting in the City contributing approximately $970,291 this fiscal year, with nearly half of that being paid directly by the General Fund.
• In the upcoming fiscal year, we will experience a 2.5% increase, $33,553 in costs, for Workers' Compensation, Vehicle and Property Insurance, and Liability coverage.
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GENERAL FUND RESERVE PROJECTIONS
The General Fund is considered a discretionary fund wherein the City Council has the ability to appropriate funding towards any desired expenditure they feel will assist in continuing the City’s operations and providing core municipal services to our residents. Revenues received from sources such as Sales Tax, Property Tax, and Property Tax in Lieu of VLF are not restricted by the State of California or by law to be dedicated towards a specific purpose, they are considered General Fund Revenues, which may be appropriated by the City Council.
The General Fund Reserve is of importance as it serves as the City’s Emergency Fund for unforeseen expenditures. City Council has established a reserve balance which must range between 13%-15% of current year expenses.
The General Fund is anticipated to end the current 2026-27 Fiscal Year with a 17% Reserve.
Projections for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year are as follows:
Beginning Reserve 07/01/2026 $6,266,412
Projected Revenues $14,819,356
Transfers In $1,227,387
Projected Ongoing Expenditures $15,245,316
Less General Fund Subsidies $2,120,445
Less Projected Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Obligation $1,200,000 Less One-Time Proposed Projects/Expenses $194,400
Anticipated Ending Reserve 06/30/27 $3,552,994
Less Proceeds Eleanor Park Future Park Project $382,720 Required 15% Reserve $2,814,024
Surplus Reserve $356,250
Reserve Level 17%
Structural Operating Deficit ($2,713,418)
GENERAL FUND REVENUE PROJECTIONS
Overall, General Fund Revenues, when compared to FY 2025-26 budgeted revenues, will experience an increase of 12.2%.
Property Tax
Revenue sources such as Property Tax will continue to increase as the market continues to be steady, particularly as new properties are added to the city's tax roll. The Property Tax Department of the State Board of Equalization has notified the County Assessor’s office that they may prepare their 2026 assessment roll with an inflationary factor of 2.02%. The revenues are based on Assessed Values that are set by the County Assessor as of January 1, 2026, along with an increase for new home construction.
FY 2025-26 Budget FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Difference % Change Revenues $14,303,459 $16,046,743 $1,743,284 12.2%
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With the new commercial and housing developments both completed and currently underway, assessed valuations will increase, resulting in higher revenues for the City. Current developments underway are Crossroads West Commercial, Crossroads West 2 – KB Homes, River’s Edge, Elmwood Estates, and Heritage II. For FY 26-27, revenues are estimated to increase by 4%.
Construction-related fees typically accompany new development. Over the past several years, increased activity in new construction for both commercial and housing, along with ongoing issuance of solar permits, has driven growth in Building Permit Revenue. Building permit revenue has been proposed with a 3% increase.
Sales Tax
Sales Tax revenue has generally increased over the past several fiscal years. In the current fiscal year, the City has experienced a continued increase in Sales Tax collections, driven in part by continued growth within the local retail sector and the opening of new commercial businesses.
For the upcoming fiscal year, the City anticipates continued growth in Sales Tax revenue as retail activity expands and commercial development matures. Historically, the Finance Department has taken a conservative approach when forecasting Sales Tax revenue. The City's sales tax consultant, MuniServices/Avenu, provides revenue projections under Conservative, Most-Likely, and Optimistic scenarios. Consistent with past practice, the City develops its budget using projections that generally fall between the Conservative and Most-Likely scenarios to ensure fiscal stability and avoid reliance on revenues that may not materialize.
While Sales Tax remains one of the City's most significant revenue sources, it is also one of the most sensitive to economic conditions and consumer spending trends. Based on current economic indicators, local retail activity, and consultant projections, the City estimates Sales Tax revenue will increase by approximately 25% during the upcoming fiscal year.
A portion of the additional Sales Tax generated within the Crossroads West Commercial Center is subject to a Sales Tax Sharing and Reimbursement Agreement with the developer. Under this agreement, eligible infrastructure and public improvement costs associated with the development are reimbursed through a share of the Sales Tax generated within the project area. As a result, not all growth in Sales Tax revenue will be available for general governmental purposes.
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GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE PROJECTIONS
Overall, for the upcoming fiscal year, expenditures are anticipated to increase by 11.3%.
FY 2025-26 Budget FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Difference % Change $16,848,902 $18,760,161 $1,911,259 11.3%
Salary & Benefit Projections
The City currently has two labor agreements in place: one with the LIUNA Miscellaneous Bargaining Unit and one with the Mid-Management Employee Unit.
The LIUNA agreement, approved in September 2025, included a 4% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) effective September 19, 2025, and a 3% COLA effective July 2026. The July 2026 COLA has been incorporated into the proposed budget. The agreement is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2027.
The Mid-Management Employee Unit agreement, approved in January 2026, included a 4% COLA effective January 2026, as well as a one-time, non-PERSable lump-sum payment of $1,000 per employee effective the first full pay period in January 2026 and July 2026. Effective the first full pay period in January 2027, employees will receive an additional 4% COLA, which has been incorporated into the proposed budget. This agreement is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2028.
In addition, the City completed a Classification and Compensation Study conducted by Evergreen Solutions, LLC. On April 28, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-028 accepting and implementing the study's recommendations. The estimated financial impact of implementation was approximately $211,264.
The City's CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) contribution increased by 10.06% for the current fiscal year, resulting in a total contribution of $970,291, with nearly half of the cost being paid by the General Fund. Pension costs continue to place significant pressure on the City's operating budget and are expected to remain a key financial consideration in future years.
Health insurance costs are projected to increase by approximately 10% in the upcoming fiscal year based on historical trends and current market conditions. Under existing labor agreements, employees contribute 15% toward their monthly health insurance premiums, helping to offset a portion of the annual cost increases.
Personnel
The proposed budget includes the promotion of an existing staff member to the following positions:
• Construction Inspector II
This promotion reflects the employees' demonstrated competencies, successful completion of relevant training programs, and continued dedication to professional growth. Recognizing and advancing staff based on their skills and development efforts supports both employee retention and the operational efficiency of the department.
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At the Budget Workshop, the City Council requested additional information regarding staffing needs identified during the budget development process. While no new positions are included in the proposed FY 2026–27 Budget, staff have further evaluated the operational impacts, service demands, and organizational needs associated with the requested positions.
The following positions were requested but are not included in the proposed budget:
• Deputy City Clerk (Administration) ($189,000 annual cost with benefits) • Engineering Technician II (Development Services Administration) ($168,000 annual cost with benefits)
• Administrative Clerk (Finance, Planning, Building & Code Enforcement) ($144,500 annual cost with benefits)
• Recreation and Event Coordinator (Recreation) ($158,760 annual cost with benefits) Departments identified these positions as necessary to address increasing workloads, customer service demands, succession planning, regulatory compliance requirements, records management responsibilities, permit processing, recreation programming, and administrative support functions.
The combined annual cost of the four positions is approximately $660,260, including salary and benefits. While staff recognizes the operational benefits associated with these positions, they were not included in the proposed budget due to the City's current fiscal constraints and commitment to maintaining long-term financial stability.
Staff is presenting the attached position analysis for the City Council's consideration and requests direction regarding whether any of the requested positions should be included in the FY 2026–27 Budget. The City Council may choose to include one or more positions in the adopted budget, defer consideration to the Mid-Year Budget Review, or direct staff to re-evaluate the requests during a future budget cycle based on operational priorities, available funding, and overall fiscal conditions.
Police Services
Cost increases for the Law Enforcement Contract with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department include:
• Salary & Benefits: 4.5% Increase
• Vehicle & Replacement Costs: 3% increase
• SR 911 Dispatch: 8.65% increase
Overall, the police services budget has increased 3.74%.
Not included in the proposed budget is an additional deputy position for patrol, which was part of the plan presented by Chief Ridenour in January 2026.
For an additional Deputy, the cost would be $285,084 and is broken down as follows:
• $160,350 - Annual salary expense
• $113,734 - Vehicle purchase
• $11,000 - One-time costs (radio, vest, etc.)
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Capital Expenditures
Staff is proposing funding from General Fund Reserves for the following projects:
Project Amount
City Hall North & South FOB Access $12,200
HR Analyst New Workstation $5,000
Carpet Cleaner $4,800
Playground Maintenance/Part Replacements $21,100
ADA Improvements $50,000
Staff is proposing funding from the Facility Improvement Fund:
Project Amount
Community Center Camera & Security System $6,540
Scout Hall Camera & Security System $4,285
Scout Hall Reflooring $15,900
Several other capital expenditures were requested but not included in the proposed budget. Here are a few of those items:
• Backhoe (Parks) $77,200
• Repainting of City Hall North $30,250
• Repainting of Community Center Gazebo $20,790
• City Hall North & South Security System Upgrades $12,750 One-Time Expenditures
The proposed budget includes the following one-time expenditures:
• City Council Governance Training – $18,500
The training will provide guidance on governance best practices, roles and responsibilities, ethics, and effective collaboration between elected officials and staff. This investment supports informed decisionmaking and effective leadership. • Executive Management Team Building - $15,500
This initiative is intended to strengthen communication, collaboration, and coordination among executive staff, supporting effective leadership and efficient delivery of City services. • Muni Permits System Improvements - $25,000
Funding is included for a core upgrade to the City's permitting system. The current Microsoft Access-based platform is aging and requires modernization to improve functionality, workflow efficiency, and system reliability. Regular upgrades are recommended to maintain compatibility with evolving Microsoft technologies and support ongoing operations.
• Muni Permits Web Portal - $50,000
Funding is included for the implementation of a public-facing web portal that will allow residents and developers to submit applications, upload documents, request inspections, and track permit status online.
The portal will improve customer service, increase accessibility, streamline permit processing, and reduce administrative workload.
• Caselle Community Connect Payment Portal - $3,200
Staff is proposing a transition from Xpress Bill Pay (XBP) to Caselle Community Connect, Caselle's
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integrated payment platform. The proposed cost represents the additional annual expense above the City's current XBP service. Caselle has notified the City that it will be transitioning away from its partnership with XBP, resulting in the gradual elimination of automated payment processing functions. Migrating to Community Connect will maintain system integration, reduce manual processing, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the customer payment experience. • Open Gov Disclosure Studio - $15,000
Staff is requesting the addition of OpenGov's Disclosure Studio module to enhance the City's financial reporting capabilities. The platform will assist with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), quarterly financial reports, and other recurring financial reporting requirements by creating a single, integrated source for financial statements, notes, and narrative disclosures. This will improve reporting accuracy, streamline report preparation, reduce staff workload, and support the City's goal of providing more timely and transparent financial information to the City Council and the public. The requested $15,000 represents a one-time implementation cost, with an ongoing annual software subscription and maintenance cost of $25,996.
General Fund Subsidies
The General Fund has historically provided subsidies to support a variety of City services and activities. Over the past several fiscal years, General Fund support has increased as programs have experienced funding reductions, rising operating costs, growing service demands, and increased maintenance needs. The table below summarizes General Fund subsidies by activity and illustrates how funding levels have changed over time.
Fund/Activity FYE 2023 FYE 2024 FYE 2025
Budgeted
FYE 2026
Budget
FYE 2027
Proposed
Budget
Difference FYE 2026
vs FYE 2027
$ %
Recreation 544,190 640,628 837,669 934,336 872,955 (61,381) -7% Neighborhood
Improvement 8,662 120,000 120,677 157,124 200,000 42,876 27% Community
Center 26,850 22,500 46,325 35,000 15,000 (20,000) -57% Gas Tax - Streets 177,011 213,789 340,036 441,731 448,108 6,377 2% Sierra House
(new) - - - 366,005 336,614 (29,391) -8%
LRA (new) - - - 232,239 247,768 15,529 7%
Total Subsidy 756,713 996,917 1,344,707 2,166,435 2,120,445 (45,990) -
3.42%
While General Fund subsidies have increased significantly over the long term—from approximately $757,000 in FY 2022–23 to a proposed $2.17 million in FY 2026–27—the proposed FY 2026–27 budget reflects a decrease of 3.42% compared to FY 2025–26.
Recreation Fund
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The Recreation Fund is primarily supported through a General Fund subsidy. The FY 2026–27 budget includes several maintenance and facility improvement projects related to the Community Gymnasium. Under the Joint Use Agreement with the School District, the City is responsible for 50% of the eligible maintenance and repair costs associated with the facility.
Project Amount
Gymnasium Restroom Drain $3,250
Gymnasium Exterior Light Replacement $1,089
Gymnasium Wall Seal/Paint $7,750
Gymnasium Door Crash Bar Replacement $5,767
Crowd Control Barricades $11,528
In addition to the planned maintenance projects, the School District has advised the City that the gymnasium HVAC system is nearing the end of its useful life. Although the system remains operational, the District has indicated that replacement may be necessary in the near future if the unit experiences a significant failure. The City has received an informal replacement estimate ranging from $68,000 to $72,000, with the City's anticipated share estimated at approximately $34,000 to $36,000. While no funding has been included in the FY 2026–27 budget for this project, staff will continue to monitor the condition of the system and evaluate funding options should replacement become necessary.
GAS TAX
The State of California imposes per-gallon excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel, sales taxes on these fuels, and vehicle registration fees, with portions of the resulting revenue dedicated to transportation purposes. Local (city and county) allocations from these sources are distributed primarily through the Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA)—a longstanding source of gas tax revenue—and the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), which was established by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1 - Beall).
Below are the fund's projected beginning and ending reserves for the 2026-2027 requested budget:
Beginning Reserve 07/01/2026 $1,189,183
Projected Revenues $1,952,907
Projected Expenditures $3,116,479
Anticipated Ending Reserve 06/30/2027 $ 25,612
The State provides annual projections for these revenue sources. For the current fiscal year, the City is projected to receive a slight increase of 1.6% in Gas Tax revenues. These funds support street and road maintenance and operations, as well as major infrastructure projects funded through SB1.
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FY 2025-26
Budget
FY 2026-27
Proposed Budget
Difference %
Change
Revenues
(w/o transfers In) $1,894,774 $1,952,907 $58,133 +3.07% Expenditures
(w/o Capital
Projects $1,184,322 $1,240,888 $56,558 +4.78%
Personnel
The proposed budget includes the promotion of an existing staff member to the following position:
• Maintenance Worker II (position is split between Streets & Sewer) This promotion reflects the employees demonstrated competencies, successful completion of relevant training programs, and continued dedication to professional growth. Recognizing and advancing staff based on their skills and development efforts supports both employee retention and the operational efficiency of the department. This position is allocated between the Streets and Sewer divisions. No new positions are proposed in the FY 2026–27 budget.
Streets & Roads Projects:
Each year, the Development Services Administration Division presents the proposed projects that will be funded from SB1 revenues. For the upcoming fiscal year, the following projects are proposed:
• Crosswalk Lighting Improvements $ 10,000
• Oakdale Rd Between Westgate & Heartland (storm) $ 60,000 • Bike Lane Striping – Various Locations $ 64,678
• Patch Truck $ 200,000
• Woodhaven Circle/Woodhaven Place Overlay $ 285,767
• Slurry Project 2026 $ 682,500
• Panorama & Lynch Overlay $ 577,500
Gas Tax Maintenance Budget Deficit
Over the past four fiscal years, the Gas Tax Fund has consistently experienced a deficit within its Maintenance budget. This ongoing structural imbalance is primarily attributable to rising costs for supplies, materials, and maintenance activities, which have outpaced available Gas Tax revenues.
For FY 2026–27, staff estimates a maintenance budget shortfall of approximately $448,108. To maintain current service levels and roadway maintenance activities, a transfer from the General Fund is anticipated. The proposed FY 2026–27 budget includes a General Fund subsidy that is approximately 2% higher than the FY 2025–26 budgeted contribution.
SEWER OPERATING FUND
The Sewer Fund receives approximately 99% of its revenue from user fees charged to residential,
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commercial, and industrial customers. Below are the fund's projected beginning and ending reserves for the 2026-2027 requested budget.
Beginning Reserve 07/01/2026 $11,378,437
Projected Revenues $8,732,189
Projected Expenditures $7,545,808
Anticipated Ending Reserve
06/30/2027
$12,564,817 (167%)
Operating Surplus $1,186,381
Based on current trends and the fee schedule adopted in January 2023, which includes annual rate adjustments, Sewer Fund revenues are projected to increase by 4.10% in FY 2026–27. Operating expenditures, excluding transfers and capital projects, are anticipated to increase by 9.45%.
Personnel
The proposed budget includes the promotion of an existing staff member to the following position:
• Maintenance Worker II (position is split between Streets & Sewer) This promotion reflects the employees' demonstrated competencies, successful completion of relevant training programs, and continued dedication to professional growth. Recognizing and advancing staff based on their skills and development efforts supports both employee retention and the operational efficiency of the department. This position is allocated between the Streets and Sewer divisions. No new positions are proposed in the FY 2026–27 budget.
Capital Projects/Equipment
The Sewer Fund will support several projects and equipment purchases aimed at maintaining and improving the reliability of the City's wastewater collection and treatment systems. These investments are intended to address ongoing maintenance needs, improve operational efficiency, and protect critical infrastructure.
Included in the FY 2026–27 proposed budget are:
• Replacement UTV - $27,000
• SCADA/Radio Upgrades - $100,000
• System repairs and upgrades - $45,000
• Sewer Line Replacement (Alley between Sierra Avenue and Patterson Road, First Street to Eighth Street) – $875,000 (carryover from FY 2025–26)
• Aeration Basin Sludge Removal – $300,000
Additional capital needs were identified during the budget process, but are not included in the proposed budget at this time due to funding constraints and competing priorities. These projects will continue to be evaluated as part of future budget discussions and long-term capital planning efforts.
FY 2025-26
Budget
FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Difference %
Change
Revenues $8,387,870 $8,732,189 $344,319 +4.10%
Expenditures
(w/o transfers out &
Capital projects) $3,821,495 $4,182,745 $361,250 +9.45%
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• Aerial Truck (Boom Truck) - $60,000 deposit, 2,800 monthly Lease (split between Sewer and Water Funds)
• Replacement of 2003 Ag Tractor (STX) – $950,000 (currently experiencing ongoing maintenance issues)
• Equipment and Vehicle Storage Covering – $65,000 (split between the Sewer and Water Fund
Fund Transfer Outs
The following table summarizes the proposed transfers included in the budget with the purpose of each transfer.
Fund Description Purpose Amount
General Fund Management Fee $218,813
Sewer Debt Service Fund Revenues collected for debt service $622,250 Sewer Capital Fund Revenues collected for capital
maintenance
$800,000
Total Transfer Out $1,641,063
WATER OPERATING FUND
The Water Fund derives approximately 98% of its revenue from user fees charged to customers.
Below are the fund's projected beginning and ending reserves for the 2026-2027 requested budget.
Beginning Reserve 07/01/2026 ($ 333,871)
Projected Revenues $3,832,500
Projected Expenditures $4,827,498
Anticipated Ending Reserve
06/30/2027
($1,328,869) (-
28%)
Operating Deficit ($994,998)
For FY 2026–27, the City anticipates an overall revenue increase of 4.3%, primarily driven by growth in the customer base. Water rates have not been adjusted since 2019. To evaluate the long-term financial sustainability of the utility and identify future funding needs, staff completed a Request for Proposals process and selected a consultant to conduct a comprehensive Water Rate Study during FY 2026–27.
On the expenditure side, operating costs are projected to increase by 2.5%, primarily due to increases in personnel costs, services, and supplies.
FY 2025-26
Budget
FY 2026-27
Proposed Budget
Difference %
Change
Revenues
(w/o transfer In) $3,674,500 $3,832,500 +$158,000 +4.3%
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Expenditures
(w/o transfers out &
capital projects) $4,133,706 $4,238,685 +$104,979 +2.5% Personnel
The proposed budget includes the promotion of existing staff members to the following positions:
• Senior Water Distribution Operator
This promotion reflects the employees' demonstrated competencies, successful completion of relevant training programs, and continued dedication to professional growth. Recognizing and advancing staff based on their skills and development efforts supports both employee retention and the operational efficiency of the department.
No new positions are included in the proposed budget. During the budget development process, staff evaluated a request for an additional position; however, due to competing budget priorities and the City's commitment to maintaining long-term fiscal stability, the following position is not recommended for FY 2026–27:
• Water Meter Technician ($157,000 annual cost with benefits) While this position would provide additional support for water system operations and maintenance, current resource limitations do not support its inclusion in the proposed budget. Staff recognizes the operational need and will continue to evaluate this position as part of future budget discussions and workforce planning efforts.
Capital Projects/Equipment
The Water Fund will support projects focused on maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of the City's water system infrastructure.
Included in the FY 2026–27 proposed budget are:
• SCADA Software Upgrades – $12,000
• Chlorine Equipment for Multiple Well Sites – $10,000
• Tree Removal at Two Well Sites (Safety Concerns) – $10,000 • Interior Inspection and Cleaning of Two Water Storage Tanks – $12,000 • Second Street Water Storage Tank Exterior Painting – $15,000 • Annual Well Rehab: $85,000
Additional capital needs were identified during the budget process, but are not included in the proposed budget at this time due to funding constraints and competing priorities. These projects will continue to be evaluated through future budget discussions and long-term capital planning efforts. • Aerial Truck (Boom Truck) - $60,000 deposit, 2,800 monthly Lease (split between Sewer and Water Funds)
• Well 7 Vault (4 x 7) access chlorine lines – $28,000
• Second Street Water Storage Tank Iron Fencing - $50,000 • Equipment and Vehicle Storage Covering – $65,000 (shared between the Sewer and Water Funds)
Fund Transfer Outs
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The following table summarizes the proposed transfers out included in the budget and the purpose of each transfer.
Fund Description Purpose Amount
General Fund Management Fee $218,813
Water Capital Fund Revenues collected for capital maintenance $250,000 Total Transfer Out $468,813
PUBLIC BENEFIT FUND
In June 2018, the City Council authorized the creation of the Public Benefit Fund. The fund intended to ensure that all cannabis-related revenues were segregated and easily accounted for in a specific fund. In addition to establishing the fund, the City Council developed an expenditure policy that was focused on allocating the funds received for public safety (including police and code enforcement) and other projects that would provide a public benefit. For the new fiscal year, we are estimating slight increases in both revenues and expenditures.
Est. Beginning Reserve 07/1/2026 $ 827,407
Projected Revenues $ 484,000
Projected Expenditures $ 660,000
Anticipated Ending Reserve 06/30/2027 $ 651,407 (99%)
Structural Deficit ($176,000)
The City is currently collecting revenues from four cannabis facilities: Flavors, Canna+Rise, E & J Distributors, and Off the Charts (previously Perfect Union, Riverbank Cannabis Collective). The current agreements are up for negotiation. For the new fiscal year, we are estimating a slight increase in both revenues and expenditures.
FY 2025-26 Budget FY 2026-27 Proposed
Budget
Difference %
Change
Revenues $446,000 $484,000 +$38,000 +8.52%
Expenditures $644,250 $660,000 +$15,750 +2.44%
The upcoming fiscal year includes only those ongoing expenses of the fund, including offsets for the Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Contract, Code Enforcement, and annual lease payments for the City’s Camera System.
CITY-WIDE OPERATING BUDGET
The proposed adoption of the Annual Operating Budget also includes the appropriation of funds for a
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variety of Special Revenue, System Development Fees, Housing, Sewer, and Water Enterprise Funds. These funds are legally restricted to be spent in a specific manner and are therefore eligible to be classified as a separate fund from the General Fund. As a result, the adoption of these budgets is also necessary in order to continue operations and provide funding for projects. The following table reflects a breakdown of the appropriations by fund type:
Fund Type Est. Beginning
Reserve
Estimated
Revenues
Estimated
Expenditures
Est. Ending
Reserve
General Fund $6,266,412 $16,046,743 $18,760,161 $3,552,994 Special Revenue $5,677,860 $11,216,032 $12,310,285 $4,583,607 Sys. Dev. Fees $10,970,900 $915,150 $2,339,685 $9,546,365 Housing $15,920,091 $735,614 $840,781 $15,814,924
Sewer Enterprise $17,295,838 $10,426,939 $8,391,471 $19,331,305 Water Enterprise $6,439,223 $4,638,350 $5,688,051 $5,389,522 Total Annual
Budget
$62,570,324 $43,978,827 $48,330,434 $58,218,717
To access the full budget document with detailed information, please use the following link: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The adoption of the FY 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget will result in an appropriation of $48,440,722 towards operations and projects in the City of Riverbank.
ATTACHMENTS
1. New Postion Request Analysis
2. FY 26-27 Annual Operating Budget Resolution
3. Riverbank Proposed Budget FY 2026-2027
New Position Analysis
FY 2026-2027
Position Annual Cost
w/ Benefits Primary Need Operational Benefits Revenue/Cost Recovery Risks if Not Added Administrative Clerk
Dept: Community
Development &
Finance
City Hall South
$144,500
Customer service
and administrative
support
Provides front counter coverage,
bilingual customer service
support, records management,
fee collection, clerical support for
multiple departments
Approximately 30% allocable to
Development Services, Water and
Sewer Funds
Reduced customer service
capacity, increased
administrative workload on
professional staff, loss of
Spanish-speaking front counter
support
Deputy City Clerk
Dept: Administration
City Hall North
Suite A
$189,000
Records
management,
meeting support,
compliance,
backup City Clerk
functions
Supports records retention
program citywide, provides
redundancy for statutory City
Clerk functions, assists with SB
707 meeting streaming
requirements, allows City Clerk
division to support advisory
bodies
No direct revenue source
Increased reliance on single
employee for statutory duties,
challenges maintaining records
retention compliance, limited
capacity for meeting support and
streaming requirements
Engineering
Technician II
Dept: Development Svcs
City Hall East
$168,000
Encroachment
permit review,
development
review, succession
planning
Provides in-house review of
utility encroachment permits,
assists inspectors, supports
development and capital project
reviews, prepares for upcoming
retirements
Existing encroachment permit
revenue already budgeted;
potential for modest additional
revenue through increased
permit processing and billable
review time. Slight decrease in
contract services and overtime.
Continued reliance on
consultants for permit reviews,
slower permit processing, limited
office coverage, loss of
institutional knowledge as
retirements occur
Recreation & Events
Coordinator
Dept: Recreation
City Hall North
Suite C
$158,760
Program expansion
and operational
support
Expands recreation
programming, increases facility
utilization, supports community
events, shifts sports program
administration from Director
Potential increase in program
revenue, facility rental revenue,
sponsorships and partnerships;
revenue amount not currently
quantified, primarily dependent
on General Fund.
Limited ability to expand
programs, reduced focus on
revenue generation, continued
workload concentration on
existing staff
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CC Resolution 2026-
CITY OF RIVERBANK
RESOLUTION 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERBANK ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
THE CITY OF RIVERBANK CITY COUNCIL (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “CITY COUNCIL”) DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THAT:
WHEREAS, The Riverbank City Council has reviewed the submittals from staff for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operational budget; and
WHEREAS, The City is required by State statute to adopt a budget by June 30, 2026 in order to begin expending funds on July 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution provides that the Appropriations limit for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is calculated by adjusting the Appropriations limit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year by the changes in both the California Per Capita Cost of Living and the Population for the City of Riverbank; and WHEREAS, The State of California Department of Finance has established a
4.95% increase in Per Capita Personal Income and a 1.5% increase in the City of Riverbank’s population; and
WHEREAS, the Appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27 has been calculated by the Finance Department to be $34,205,982; and
WHEREAS, the City of Riverbank has complied with all the provisions of Article XIII (B) in determining the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and WHEREAS, the annual operating budget is presented for approval by the City Council which reflects the anticipated revenues and expenditures for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Riverbank hereby approves the preliminary operating budget as presented and furthermore encourages prudent expenditures by staff in implementing the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Riverbank at a regular meeting held on the 23rd day of June, 2026; motioned by Councilmember , seconded by Councilmember , and upon roll call was carried by the following City Council vote of :
CC/LRA – 06/23/26
CC Resolution 2026-
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Attest: Approved:
_________________________ __________________________
Gabriela Hernandez, CMC Rachel Hernandez
City Clerk Mayor
Attachment: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget
City of Riverbank
Proposed Budget FY 2026-2027
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Funds Summary Overview4
General Fund 1017
Special Revenue Funds 13
Gas Tax 102 19
Off Street Parking Fund 109 23
Local Transportation Fund 111 25
Neighborhood Improvement Fund 117 28
Community Center Fund 118 32
Equipment Pool Fund 119 36
Special Projects Fund 125 40
Vehicle Tow Fund 126 42
State Grants Fund 129 45
Weed Abatement Fund 132 49
Recreation & Park Development Fund 134 52
ARPA Fund 136 56
Workers Comp Liability Reserve Fund 137 60
General Liability Fund 138 63
Public Works Grant Fund 151 67
ESG Funding Fund 152 70
Assessment District Fund 156 73
Quimby Fees Fund 162 76
Cheese and Wine Fund 163 78
Public Safety Augmentation Fund 176 81
Facility Improvement Fund 180 85
CFD 2016-1 Fund 181 88
Riverbank Teen Center Donation Fund 196 92
Measure L Fund 229 94
Public Benefit Fund 230 98
System Development Funds 102
Bridges/Roads Fund 140 106
Overpasses Fund 145 109
RR Crossing Fund 146 111
Streets/PW Fund 205 114
Storm Drainage Fund 208 118
Parks & Recreation Fund 209 121
Police/General Government Fund 210 124
Admin Fund 211 127
Imaging Fund 212 130
Crossroads Undergrounding Fund 222 132
Housing Funds 135
HCD Old Program Income Fund 139 139
HCD CDBG Fund 153 143
HCD Home Fund 154 146
HCD CAL-Home Fund 155 149
LMI Housing Asset Fund 168 152
Transitional Housing Fund 203 154
Sierra House Transitional Housing Fund 204 156
Federal & State Housing Grants Fund 213 159
Sewer Enterprise Funds 162
Sewer Operating Fund 106 166
Sewer Debt Service Fund 107 170
Sewer Capital Improvement Fund 108 174
Sewer Connection Fund 158 178
Sewer Master Plan Preparation Fund 160 180
System Development Wastewater Fund 207 182
Water Enterprise Funds 184
Water Operating Fund 114 188
Water Capital Improvement Fund 116 192
Water Connection Fund 157 196
Water Master Plan Preparation Fund 161 198
System Development Water Fund 206 200
Funds Summary Overview
FUND SUMMARY OVERVIEWS
THE FOLLOWING PAGES CONTAIN FUND SUMMARIES FOR EACH OF THE CITY'S FUNDS.
Funds Summary Overview
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CITY OF RIVERBANK
FUND SUMMARIES
2026-2027 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
FUND # FUND NAME
EST. TOTAL
REVENUE
EST. TOTAL
EXPENDITURES
STRUCTURAL
SURPLUS
(DEFICIT) 7/1/2026 6/30/2027 RESERVE %
101 GENERAL FUND 16,046,743 18,760,161 (2,713,418) 6,266,412 3,552,994 17%
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
102 Gas Tax Fund 1,952,907 3,116,479 (1,163,572) 1,189,183 25,611 2% 109 Off-Street Parking Fund 600 0 600 60,478 61,078 #N/A 111 Local Transportaion Fund 33,000 15,000 18,000 (14,260) 3,740 25% 117 Code Enforcement Fund 415,320 377,772 37,548 0 37,548 10% 118 Community Center Fund 316,500 305,401 11,099 124,530 135,629 44% 119 Equipment Pool Fund 555,581 555,061 520 4,642 5,162 1% 125 Special Projects Fund 1,000 0 1,000 74,384 75,384 #N/A 126 Vehicle Tow Fund/Grants 7,500 9,000 (1,500) 16,342 14,842 165% 129 State Grants Fund 2,000 0 2,000 64,994 66,994 #N/A
132 Weed Abatement Fund 2,000 7,000 (5,000) 50,488 45,488 650% 134 Recreation & Park Develop. 1,010,311 1,010,315 (4) 0 (4) 0% 136 ARPA Fund 500 117,894 (117,394) 117,394 0 0%
137 Worker's Comp Liability 553,705 553,705 0 0 0 0%
138 General Liability 844,577 847,577 (3,000) 72,627 69,627 8% 151 Public Works Grant Fund 3,020,281 2,998,186 22,095 (4,026) 18,069 #N/A 152 ESG Funding 0 0 0 0 0 #N/A
156 Assessment District Fund 0 32,300 (32,300) 51,274 18,974 #N/A 162 Quimby Fees 0 0 0 391,472 391,472 #N/A
163 Cheese and Wine 53,350 56,590 (3,240) 13,218 9,978 18% 176 P.S. Augmentation Fund 160,000 150,000 10,000 27,132 37,132 25% 180 Facility Improvement Fund 7,200 26,688 (19,488) 30,871 11,383 #N/A 181 CFD 2016-1 413,000 253,000 160,000 729,790 889,790 352% 196 Teen Center Fund 200 0 200 9,984 10,184 #N/A
229 Measure L 1,382,500 1,218,318 164,182 1,839,936 2,004,118 #N/A 230 Public Benefit Fund 484,000 660,000 (176,000) 827,407 651,407 99% GRAND TOTAL 11,216,032 12,310,285 (1,094,253) 5,677,860 4,583,607
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
140 Sys Dev. Fees - Bridges/Roads 200 0 200 39,090 39,290 #N/A 145 Sys Dev. Fees - Overpasses 1,200 0 1,200 210,468 211,668 #N/A 146 Sys Dev. Fees - RR Crossing 12,000 0 12,000 525,857 537,857 #N/A 205 Sys Dev. Fees-Streets/PW 370,000 2,201,935 (1,831,935) 4,821,631 2,989,696 6275% 208 Sys Dev. Storm Drainage 80,000 0 80,000 814,953 894,953 #N/A 209 Sys Dev. Parks & Recreation 88,000 0 88,000 1,678,539 1,766,539 #N/A 210 Sys Dev. Police/General Gov. 133,000 0 133,000 1,211,341 1,344,341 #N/A 211 System Admin. Fees 206,000 137,750 68,250 559,606 627,856 456% Funds Summary Overview
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212 Sys Dev. Imaging Fee 9,750 0 9,750 94,627 104,377 #N/A 222 Crossroads Undergrounding 15,000 0 15,000 1,014,788 1,029,788 #N/A GRAND TOTAL 915,150 2,339,685 (1,424,535) 10,970,900 9,546,365
HOUSING FUNDS
139 HCD Old Program Income 160,500 185,000 (24,500) 200,931 176,431 706% 153 HCD CDBG Fund 40,000 57,000 (17,000) 3,985,687 3,968,687 6963% 154 HCD HOME Fund 15,000 80,000 (65,000) 6,798,317 6,733,317 8417% 155 HCD CAL-HOME Fund 1,500 24,000 (22,500) 148,413 125,913 525% 168 LMI Housing Asset Fund 2,000 0 2,000 3,287,173 3,289,173 #N/A 203 Transitional Housing Fund 20,000 0 20,000 1,565,000 1,585,000 #N/A 204 Sierra House Fund 336,614 336,614 0 (96,996) (96,996) 213 Federal & State Grant Fund 160,000 158,167 1,833 31,566 33,399 21% GRAND TOTAL 785,758 890,925 (105,167) 15,920,091 15,814,924
SEWER ENTERPRISE FUNDS
106 Sewer Fund 8,732,189 7,545,808 1,186,380 11,378,437 12,564,817 167% 107 Sewer Debt Service 632,250 795,663 (163,413) 3,290,324 3,126,911 393% 108 Sewer Capital Imp. Fund 808,000 50,000 758,000 1,335,387 2,093,387 #N/A 158 Sewer Connection Fund 48,000 0 48,000 237,986 285,986 #N/A 160 Sewer Master Plan Prep 0 0 0 4,271 4,271 #N/A
207 System Development-WW 206,500 0 206,500 1,049,433 1,255,933 #N/A GRAND TOTAL 10,426,939 8,391,471 2,035,467 17,295,838 19,331,305
WATER ENTERPRISE FUNDS
114 Water Fund 3,832,500 4,827,498 (994,998) (333,871) (1,328,869) -28% 116 Water Capital Imp. Fund 275,000 741,700 (466,700) 3,249,221 2,782,521 #N/A 157 Water Connection Fund 62,500 0 62,500 1,061,707 1,124,207 #N/A 161 Water Master Plan Prep 350 0 350 44,241 44,591 #N/A 206 Sys. Development-Water 468,000 118,853 349,147 2,417,925 2,767,072 #N/A GRAND TOTAL 4,638,350 5,688,051 (1,049,701) 6,439,223 5,389,522 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS 43,978,827 48,330,434 (4,351,607) 62,570,324 58,218,717 132% Funds Summary Overview
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General Fund
The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City and supports the majority of basic municipal services.
It accounts for resources that are not legally restricted to specific uses and provides funding for essential services such as public safety, parks and recreation, public works, planning, and general government operations.
The primary sources of revenue for the General Fund include property tax, sales tax, franchise fees, business license fees, and other general revenues. Because these revenues are not designated for specific purposes, they may be allocated at the discretion of the City Council to meet the community’s most critical needs and priorities.
The General Fund reflects the City’s fiscal health and its ability to provide core services that enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses.
General Fund Comprehensive Fund Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $11,452,119.00 $10,708,952.00 $9,807,950.00 $9,807,950.00 $6,266,412.00 Revenues
Taxes $9,293,421.97 $10,491,090.80 $11,109,493.77 $10,621,982.00 $12,199,419.00 Licenses & Permits $840,054.84 $522,062.22 $682,066.05 $606,953.00 $624,478.50 Grants $186,158.96 $145,480.52 $201,536.61 $187,500.00 $180,000.00 Charges for Services $1,821,436.18 $2,094,479.11 $1,799,364.34 $1,448,838.00 $1,521,905.00 Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $57,063.54 $58,840.13 $55,084.48 $53,553.00 $53,553.00 Interest Income $199,557.15 $339,576.28 $223,105.36 $225,000.00 $240,000.00 Transfers In $2,598,543.73 $998,829.32 $176,592.37 $1,159,633.00 $1,227,387.00 Total Revenues $14,996,236.37 $14,650,358.38 $14,247,242.98 $14,303,459.00 $16,046,742.50 Expenditures
Payroll Benefits $1,783,164.84 $1,401,451.22 $1,363,358.26 $1,986,387.92 $2,151,060.48 Salary $2,785,757.88 $2,054,802.24 $2,196,583.84 $2,618,294.15 $2,950,441.24 Professional Services $8,139,723.00 $8,330,113.13 $7,210,692.68 $9,132,559.91 $9,417,470.04 Services/ Supplies $1,093,763.09 $477,505.89 $389,701.12 $525,272.09 $565,108.84 Utilities $201,569.09 $197,928.86 $143,406.68 $226,895.00 $190,449.00 Capital Expenses/ Projects $249,436.13 $953,157.83 $236,548.61 $274,503.01 $121,254.00 Prior Year Adjustments $650.00 -$25,897.72 -$12,626.38 - - Transfers Out $1,485,339.63 $1,410,781.29 $1,184,283.45 $3,715,506.00 $3,364,377.00 Total Expenditures $15,739,403.66 $14,799,842.74 $12,711,948.26 $18,479,418.08 $18,760,160.60 Total Revenues Less Expenditures -$743,167.29 -$149,484.36 $1,535,294.72 -$4,175,959.08 -$2,713,418.10 Ending Fund Balance $10,708,951.71 $10,559,467.64 $11,343,244.72 $5,631,990.92 $3,552,993.90 General Fund 101
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General Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties Grants Interest Income
Licenses & Permits Transfers In Charges for Services
Taxes
Revenue Actual Revenue Surplus Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual Expenditures Over Budget Expenditures Budgeted 2025 2026 2027
0 $5M
$10M
$15M
$20M
$15M $14M
$16M
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $5M
$10M
$15M
$20M
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FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Taxes $12,199,419 76.02%
Charges for Services $1,521,905 9.48%
Transfers In $1,227,387 7.65%
Licenses & Permits $624,479 3.89%
Interest Income $240,000 1.50%
Grants $180,000 1.12%
Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $53,553 0.33%
For the General Fund 101, the fiscal year revenue by revenue source is primarily composed of Taxes, which account for $12.2 million or 76.02% of the total revenue. Charges for Services contribute $1.5 million, representing 9.48%. Transfers In provide $1.2 million, making up 7.65% of the revenue. Licenses & Permits add $624,479, which is 3.89%. Interest Income amounts to $240,000 or 1.5%, while Grants contribute $180,000, equating to 1.12%. Lastly, Fines, Forfeitures, and Penalties total $53,553, comprising 0.33% of the revenue.
Category FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027 Budgeted
(% Change)
Taxes $9,293,421.97 $10,491,090.80 $11,109,493.77 $10,621,982.00 $12,199,419.00 14.85% Licenses & Permits $840,054.84 $522,062.22 $682,066.05 $606,953.00 $624,478.50 2.89% Grants $186,158.96 $145,480.52 $201,536.61 $187,500.00 $180,000.00 -4.00% Charges for Services $1,821,436.18 $2,094,479.11 $1,799,364.34 $1,448,838.00 $1,521,905.00 5.04% Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $57,063.54 $58,840.13 $55,084.48 $53,553.00 $53,553.00 - Interest Income $199,557.15 $339,576.28 $223,105.36 $225,000.00 $240,000.00 6.67% Transfers In $2,598,543.73 $998,829.32 $176,592.37 $1,159,633.00 $1,227,387.00 5.84% Total Revenues $14,996,236.37 $14,650,358.38 $14,247,242.98 $14,303,459.00 $16,046,742.50 12.19% 16M
Revenues by Revenue Source
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Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
Legal Department Building Maintenance City Council
City Manager Building Department Animal & Code Control
Storm Water Administration Recreation Finance Department Planning Department Economic Development Development Services Admin Admin Services Parks Police Department
$15M
$13M
$19M
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $5M
$10M
$15M
$20M
General Fund 101
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FY27 Expenditures by Department
Police Department $7,512,467 40.04%
Economic Development $1,472,768 7.85%
Parks $1,417,462 7.56%
Admin Services $1,334,787 7.12%
Development Services Admin $993,762 5.30%
Recreation $909,921 4.85%
Planning Department $895,046 4.77%
Finance Department $778,254 4.15%
Storm Water Administration $582,131 3.10%
City Manager $572,330 3.05%
Animal & Code Control $566,966 3.02%
City Council $560,332 2.99%
Building Department $557,499 2.97%
Building Maintenance $356,436 1.90%
Legal Department $250,000 1.33%
For the General Fund 101 fiscal year expenditures by department, the Police Department accounts for the largest share at $7.5 million, representing 39.92% of the total. Economic Development follows with $1.5 million, or 7.83%, and Parks with $1.4 million, or 7.53%. Admin Services expenditures total $1.3 million, making up 7.09% of the budget.
Development Services Admin is allocated $993,762, which is 5.28%, while Recreation receives $909,921, or 4.83%. The Planning Department's expenditures are $895,046, accounting for 4.76%, and the Finance Department has $778,254, or 4.14%. The City Council's share is $620,476, representing 3.3%, and Storm Water Administration is allocated $582,131, or 3.09%. Five smaller categories are not included in this summary.
Category FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027 Budgeted
(% Change)
Finance Department $1,100,466.59 $618,656.31 $572,009.14 $747,812.86 $778,253.71 4.07% Parks $1,217,291.18 $1,311,104.61 $1,106,211.47 $1,439,137.33 $1,417,462.44 -1.51% Recreation $640,627.53 $811,768.00 $22,124.04 $1,036,372.00 $909,921.00 -12.20% Planning Department $610,910.30 $619,467.23 $655,807.49 $769,351.32 $895,046.04 16.34% Animal & Code Control $385,806.77 $546,344.88 $262,338.35 $489,489.00 $566,966.00 15.83% Economic Development $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $1,165,035.41 $1,712,274.00 $1,472,768.00 -13.99% City Council $607,410.60 $180,057.73 $216,261.94 $721,973.00 $560,332.14 -22.39% City Manager $340,864.09 $281,634.10 $319,519.47 $474,576.38 $572,329.91 20.60% Legal Department $2,064,796.79 $113,097.87 $140,882.39 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 - Building Department $647,215.26 $418,291.25 $388,130.05 $489,772.50 $557,498.55 13.83% Building Maintenance $334,329.38 $288,413.20 $251,246.52 $367,531.25 $356,435.67 -3.02% Admin Services $977,106.90 $882,109.01 $914,637.73 $1,223,728.32 $1,334,787.10 9.08%
18.8M
Expenditures by Department
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Category FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027 Budgeted
(% Change)
Police Department $5,261,134.57 $6,828,951.19 $5,738,188.81 $7,241,452.00 $7,512,467.00 3.74% Development Services Admin $1,150,778.38 $1,013,241.15 $836,506.70 $922,826.12 $993,762.05 7.69% Storm Water Administration $375,665.32 $861,706.21 $123,048.75 $593,122.00 $582,131.00 -1.85% Total Expenditures $15,739,403.66 $14,799,842.74 $12,711,948.26 $18,479,418.08 $18,760,160.60 1.52% General Fund 101
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Special Revenue Funds
Special Revenue Funds are used to account for revenue sources that are legally restricted or committed to specific purposes other than debt service or capital projects. These funds ensure transparency and accountability by segregating resources that are earmarked for particular programs, activities, or functions.
Examples of special revenue sources include gas tax revenues, local transportation funds, park development fees, grants, and assessments for specific services. The use of these funds is restricted by statute, ordinance, grant agreement, or voter approval to ensure the money is spent only for its intended purpose.
By maintaining Special Revenue Funds, the City can effectively track and manage these restricted revenues, demonstrating compliance with legal requirements and supporting the delivery of targeted community services and improvements.
Special Revenue Funds Comprehensive Fund Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $8,138,317.00 $7,334,625.68 $3,777,795.00 $3,777,795.00 $5,677,860.00 Revenues
Taxes $677,568.30 $702,527.19 $663,024.98 $750,352.00 $762,551.00 Grants $2,419,624.54 $1,487,483.43 $1,652,440.24 $3,804,984.00 $3,020,281.00 Charges for Services $4,394,270.93 $4,708,132.37 $3,632,793.31 $5,149,064.00 $5,552,585.00 Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $109,156.22 -$21,041.04 $58,217.09 $53,000.00 $37,500.00 Interest Income $37,092.72 $139,637.13 $113,484.68 $14,000.00 $77,800.00 Transfers In $1,604,175.35 $2,384,867.51 $44,248.04 $2,150,482.00 $1,765,315.00 Total Revenues $9,241,888.06 $9,401,606.59 $6,164,208.34 $11,921,882.00 $11,216,032.00 Expenditures
Payroll Benefits $593,290.35 $648,284.05 $611,384.34 $880,682.75 $833,922.98 Salary $1,030,002.32 $1,043,527.35 $980,543.50 $1,363,046.51 $1,344,841.39 Professional Services $702,725.12 $758,693.35 $493,474.47 $1,345,459.00 $686,347.50 Services/ Supplies $1,250,164.90 $1,705,507.35 $1,771,049.61 $1,971,052.24 $2,141,541.00 Utilities $227,082.60 $208,514.85 $193,446.42 $199,700.00 $218,389.00 Vehicle/ Fueling Costs $243,537.97 $197,138.46 $204,280.13 $230,000.00 $230,000.00 Capital Expenses/ Projects $4,673,610.53 $4,557,630.76 $2,592,108.21 $6,156,041.00 $6,195,243.00 Transfers Out $1,108,353.63 $858,872.50 $40,512.37 $639,250.00 $660,000.00 Total Expenditures $9,828,767.42 $9,978,168.67 $6,886,799.05 $12,785,231.50 $12,310,284.87 Total Revenues Less Expenditures -$586,879.36 -$576,562.08 -$722,590.71 -$863,349.50 -$1,094,252.87 Ending Fund Balance $7,551,437.64 $6,758,063.60 $3,055,204.29 $2,914,445.50 $4,583,607.13 Special Revenue Funds
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Special Revenue Funds Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties Interest Income Taxes
Transfers In Grants Charges for Services
Revenue Actual Revenue Surplus Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
0 $3M
$5M
$8M
$10M
$13M
$15M
$9M
$6M
$11M
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
-$5M
0 $5M
$10M
$15M
Special Revenue Funds
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FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Charges for Services $5,552,585 49.51%
Grants $3,020,281 26.93%
Transfers In $1,765,315 15.74%
Taxes $762,551 6.80%
Interest Income $77,800 0.69%
Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $37,500 0.33%
Category FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Taxes $677,568.30 $702,527.19 $663,024.98 $750,352.00 $762,551.00 1.63% Grants $2,419,624.54 $1,487,483.43 $1,652,440.24 $3,804,984.00 $3,020,281.00 -20.62% Charges for Services $4,394,270.93 $4,708,132.37 $3,632,793.31 $5,149,064.00 $5,552,585.00 7.84% Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $109,156.22 -$21,041.04 $58,217.09 $53,000.00 $37,500.00 -29.25% Interest Income $37,092.72 $139,637.13 $113,484.68 $14,000.00 $77,800.00 455.71% Transfers In $1,604,175.35 $2,384,867.51 $44,248.04 $2,150,482.00 $1,765,315.00 -17.91% Total Revenues $9,241,888.06 $9,401,606.59 $6,164,208.34 $11,921,882.00 $11,216,032.00 -5.92%
11.2M
Revenues by Revenue Source
Special Revenue Funds
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Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
Measure L Contract Engineering Local Transportation
SB 1383 Esg Homelessness Funding ARPA Police
Asset/Seizure Forfeiture Parks Grant Fund ARPA Storm Water ARPA Admin Public Safety Housing State Grants
ARPA Parks Measure L Bike and Pedestrian American Rescue Plan Fund JMP Parking Assessment Dist #1991-1 Community Center
Community Facilities District Measure L Traffic Management Animal & Code Control Animal Control Equipment Pool Workers Comp Liability
General Liability Recreation Measure L Streets & Roads
Sys Dev - Public Works Gas Tax
$10M
$7M
$12M
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
-$5M
0 $5M
$10M
$15M
Special Revenue Funds
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FY27 Expenditures by Department
Gas Tax $3,116,478 25.32%
Sys Dev - Public Works $2,998,186 24.36%
Recreation $1,093,593 8.88%
Measure L Streets & Roads $1,068,318 8.68%
General Liability $847,577 6.89%
Animal Control $660,000 5.36%
Equipment Pool $555,061 4.51%
Workers Comp Liability $553,705 4.50%
Animal & Code Control $377,772 3.07%
Community Facilities District $253,000 2.06%
Community Center $166,187 1.35%
Public Safety $150,000 1.22%
Measure L Bike and Pedestrian $150,000 1.22%
JMP Parking $139,214 1.13%
ARPA Admin $59,900 0.49%
ARPA Parks $57,994 0.47%
Assessment Dist #1991-1 $32,300 0.26%
Local Transportation $15,000 0.12%
Asset/Seizure Forfeiture $9,000 0.07%
Contract Engineering $7,000 0.06%
Category FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Recreation $792,126.33 $943,528.27 $760,215.90 $1,147,426.70 $1,093,593.02 -4.69% JMP Parking $91,106.44 $122,433.11 $90,354.97 $109,600.00 $139,213.92 27.02% SB 1383 $16,102.19 $18,063.17 $4,447.07 - - -
ARPA Admin $25,000.00 $82,092.85 $38,281.84 $98,190.00 $59,900.00 -39.00% ARPA Police $280,192.30 $28,584.20 - - - -
ARPA Storm Water $621,978.45 $93,842.97 - - - -
ARPA Parks $20,144.70 $185,263.69 $16,998.80 $225,703.00 $57,994.00 -74.31% Measure L Streets & Roads $1,004,407.74 $1,861,012.70 $146,997.48 $1,361,993.00 $1,068,318.00 -21.56% Measure L Traffic
Management
$183,897.01 $761,193.10 $134,832.70 - - -
Measure L Bike and
Pedestrian
$168,184.28 $38,730.97 $86,685.76 $279,000.00 $150,000.00 -46.24% Animal Control $610,836.78 $586,849.84 $164,134.27 $644,250.00 $660,000.00 2.44% Local Transportation - - - $20,000.00 $15,000.00 -25.00% Community Center $111,418.45 $131,843.26 $179,171.12 $151,157.00 $166,186.71 9.94%
12.3M
Expenditures by Department
Special Revenue Funds
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Category FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Equipment Pool $475,149.04 $491,326.51 $403,522.86 $552,624.29 $555,060.79 0.44% Asset/Seizure Forfeiture - -$14,030.00 $55,887.55 $6,500.00 $9,000.00 38.46% Housing State Grants - $250,000.00 - - - -
Parks Grant Fund $16,334.81 $89,420.28 - $11,000.00 - -100.00% Contract Engineering - $3,500.00 $800.00 $11,000.00 $7,000.00 -36.36% American Rescue Plan Fund $744,341.06 $257,505.22 $25,526.50 $227,869.00 - -100.00% Workers Comp Liability $382,497.00 $436,792.00 $498,523.00 $507,500.00 $553,705.00 9.10% General Liability $502,634.48 $701,178.74 $689,557.00 $860,300.00 $847,577.00 -1.48% Sys Dev - Public Works $564,970.82 $395,042.22 $1,959,931.07 $2,777,409.00 $2,998,186.00 7.95% Esg Homelessness Funding $660,860.54 $21,601.44 $4,170.90 $368,705.00 - -100.00% Assessment Dist #1991-1 $11,886.04 $235,193.82 $197,944.04 $225,000.00 $32,300.00 -85.64% Public Safety $160,000.00 $60,000.00 - $140,000.00 $150,000.00 7.14% Community Facilities District $103,416.18 $144,075.30 $153,507.90 $147,600.00 $253,000.00 71.41% Riverbank Pool $258.40 - - - - -
Measure L $1,584.00 - $3,189.00 - - -
Animal & Code Control $261,899.61 $282,748.78 $261,175.22 $337,099.58 $377,771.93 12.07% Planning State Grants $4,168.85 - - $319,575.00 - -100.00% Gas Tax $2,013,371.92 $1,770,376.23 $1,010,944.10 $2,255,729.93 $3,116,478.50 38.16% Total Expenditures $9,828,767.42 $9,978,168.67 $6,886,799.05 $12,785,231.50 $12,310,284.87 -3.71% Special Revenue Funds
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Gas Tax Fund 102
The State of California levies per-gallon excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as sales taxes on these fuels and registration fees on motor vehicles. Revenue from these taxes is designated for transportation-related purposes. The local city and county shares are distributed through the Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA) and the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), which manages a significant portion of the funds generated by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (commonly known as SB1).
Gas Tax Fund Comprehensive Fund Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $504,474.00 $408,837.00 $515,630.00 $515,630.00 $1,189,183.00 Revenues
Taxes $677,568.30 $702,527.19 $663,024.98 $750,352.00 $762,551.00 Charges for Services $634,229.17 $798,126.98 $544,783.35 $694,691.00 $736,248.00 Interest Income $8,311.87 $5,985.93 $7,700.97 $8,000.00 $6,000.00 Transfers In $597,624.82 $370,529.00 - $441,731.00 $448,108.00 Total Revenues $1,917,734.16 $1,877,169.10 $1,215,509.30 $1,894,774.00 $1,952,907.00 Expenditures
Payroll Benefits $257,401.48 $231,395.73 $230,256.92 $328,567.37 $322,142.10 Salary $376,449.05 $293,905.51 $310,202.27 $425,796.56 $430,787.89 Professional Services $298,761.27 $296,471.99 $217,162.57 $208,010.00 $216,325.50 Services/ Supplies $62,204.93 $81,827.95 $107,114.43 $100,952.00 $115,050.00 Utilities $135,051.84 $141,048.22 $123,580.23 $120,998.00 $151,728.00 Capital Expenses/ Projects $781,572.17 $691,860.83 $22,627.68 $1,071,406.00 $1,880,445.00 Transfers Out $101,931.18 $33,866.00 - - -
Total Expenditures $2,013,371.92 $1,770,376.23 $1,010,944.10 $2,255,729.93 $3,116,478.50 Total Revenues Less Expenditures -$95,637.76 $106,792.87 $204,565.20 -$360,955.93 -$1,163,571.50 Ending Fund Balance $408,836.24 $515,629.87 $720,195.20 $154,674.07 $25,611.50 Gas Tax 102
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Gas Tax Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Interest Income Transfers In Charges for Services
Taxes
Revenue Actual Revenue Surplus Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
0 $1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
$2M
$1M
$2M
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $1M
$2M
$3M
Gas Tax 102
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FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Taxes $762,551 39.05%
Charges for Services $736,248 37.70%
Transfers In $448,108 22.95%
Interest Income $6,000 0.31%
Category FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Taxes $677,568.30 $702,527.19 $663,024.98 $750,352.00 $762,551.00 1.63% Charges for Services $634,229.17 $798,126.98 $544,783.35 $694,691.00 $736,248.00 5.98% Interest Income $8,311.87 $5,985.93 $7,700.97 $8,000.00 $6,000.00 -25.00% Transfers In $597,624.82 $370,529.00 - $441,731.00 $448,108.00 1.44% Total Revenues $1,917,734.16 $1,877,169.10 $1,215,509.30 $1,894,774.00 $1,952,907.00 3.07% Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
Gas Tax
1.95M
Revenues by Revenue Source
$2M
$1M
$3M
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
Gas Tax 102
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FY27 Expenditures by Department
Gas Tax $3,116,478 100.00%
Category FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Gas Tax $2,013,371.92 $1,770,376.23 $1,010,944.10 $2,255,729.93 $3,116,478.50 38.16% Total Expenditures $2,013,371.92 $1,770,376.23 $1,010,944.10 $2,255,729.93 $3,116,478.50 38.16%
3.12M
Expenditures by Department
Gas Tax 102
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Off Street Parking Fund 109
The fund's purpose is to account for parking in lieu of a fee paid by businesses in lieu of providing additional onsite parking.
Off Street Parking Fund Comprehensive Fund Summary
Off Street Parking Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $56,554.00 $58,532.68 $59,817.00 $59,817.00 $60,478.00 Revenues
Interest Income $1,978.67 $1,284.23 $661.53 $500.00 $600.00 Total Revenues $1,978.67 $1,284.23 $661.53 $500.00 $600.00 Expenditures
Total Expenditures - - - - -
Total Revenues Less Expenditures $1,978.67 $1,284.23 $661.53 $500.00 $600.00 Ending Fund Balance $58,532.67 $59,816.91 $60,478.53 $60,317.00 $61,078.00 Revenue Actual Revenue Surplus Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
0 $250
$500
$750
$1,000
$1,250
$1,500
Off Street Parking Fund 109
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Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Interest Income
FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Interest Income $600 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Interest Income $1,978.67 $1,284.23 $661.53 $500.00 $600.00 20.00% Total Revenues $1,978.67 $1,284.23 $661.53 $500.00 $600.00 20.00% $$$111,,,222888444
$662 $600
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $500
$1,000
$1,500
600
Revenues by Revenue Source
Off Street Parking Fund 109
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Local Transportation Fund 111
The fund's purpose is to account for the City's allocation of local transportation revenues for streets, roads, and sidewalk improvements.
Local Transportation Fund Comprehensive Fund Summary
Local Transportation Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance -$32,831.00 -$18,506.00 -$14,260.00 -$14,260.00 -$14,260.00 Revenues
Charges for Services - - - $48,000.00 $33,000.00
Interest Income $14,324.29 $4,246.86 - $3,000.00 -
Total Revenues $14,324.29 $4,246.86 - $51,000.00 $33,000.00 Expenditures
Professional Services - - - $20,000.00 $15,000.00
Total Expenditures - - - $20,000.00 $15,000.00
Total Revenues Less Expenditures $14,324.29 $4,246.86 - $31,000.00 $18,000.00 Ending Fund Balance -$18,506.71 -$14,259.14 -$14,260.00 $16,740.00 $3,740.00 Revenue Actual Revenue Budgeted Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
0 $10K
$20K
$30K
$40K
Local Transportation Fund 111
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Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Interest Income Charges for Services
FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Charges for Services $33,000 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Charges for Services - - - $48,000.00 $33,000.00 -31.25% Interest Income $14,324.29 $4,246.86 - $3,000.00 - -100.00% Total Revenues $14,324.29 $4,246.86 - $51,000.00 $33,000.00 -35.29% $4K
0 $33K
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $10K
$20K
$30K
$40K
33K
Revenues by Revenue Source
Local Transportation Fund 111
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Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
Local Transportation
FY27 Expenditures by Department
Local Transportation $15,000 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Local Transportation - - - $20,000.00 $15,000.00 -25.00% Total Expenditures - - - $20,000.00 $15,000.00 -25.00%
0 0
$15K
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $5K
$10K
$15K
$20K
15K
Expenditures by Department
Local Transportation Fund 111
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Neighborhood Improvement Fund 117
The fund's purpose is to account for monies received for vehicle abatement fees and code enforcement officer costs.
Neighborhood Improvement Fund Comprehensive Fund
Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $23,919.00 $25,125.00 $123,850.00 $123,850.00 - Revenues
Charges for Services $30,700.00 -$30,000.00 $448.14 - - Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $99,956.22 -$29,241.04 $50,117.09 $46,000.00 $30,000.00 Interest Income - - $415.34 - -
Transfers In $240,000.00 $333,164.29 - $284,250.00 $385,320.00 Total Revenues $370,656.22 $273,923.25 $50,980.57 $330,250.00 $415,320.00 Expenditures
Payroll Benefits $98,798.58 $114,860.04 $110,593.52 $114,234.65 $155,993.23 Salary $147,154.02 $139,173.20 $128,852.58 $187,585.93 $164,578.70 Professional Services $9,472.71 $13,804.75 $13,624.96 $23,013.00 $46,714.00 Services/ Supplies $5,034.45 $13,708.57 $6,837.51 $9,368.00 $9,706.00 Utilities $1,439.85 $1,202.22 $1,266.65 $2,898.00 $780.00 Total Expenditures $261,899.61 $282,748.78 $261,175.22 $337,099.58 $377,771.93 Total Revenues Less Expenditures $108,756.61 -$8,825.53 -$210,194.65 -$6,849.58 $37,548.07 Ending Fund Balance $132,675.61 $16,299.47 -$86,344.65 $117,000.42 $37,548.07 Neighborhood Improvement Fund 117
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Neighborhood Improvement Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Charges for Services Interest Income Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties Transfers In
Revenue Actual Revenue Budgeted Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
0 $100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
$$227744KK
$51K
$$441155KK
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
-$200K
0 $200K
$400K
$600K
Neighborhood Improvement Fund 117
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FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Transfers In $385,320 92.78%
Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $30,000 7.22%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Charges for Services $30,700.00 -$30,000.00 $448.14 - - - Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $99,956.22 -$29,241.04 $50,117.09 $46,000.00 $30,000.00 -34.78% Interest Income - - $415.34 - - -
Transfers In $240,000.00 $333,164.29 - $284,250.00 $385,320.00 35.56% Total Revenues $370,656.22 $273,923.25 $50,980.57 $330,250.00 $415,320.00 25.76% Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
Animal & Code Control
415K
Revenues by Revenue Source
$$228833KK
$$226611KK
$$337788KK
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
Neighborhood Improvement Fund 117
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FY27 Expenditures by Department
Animal & Code Control $377,772 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Animal & Code Control $261,899.61 $282,748.78 $261,175.22 $337,099.58 $377,771.93 12.07% Total Expenditures $261,899.61 $282,748.78 $261,175.22 $337,099.58 $377,771.93 12.07% 378K
Expenditures by Department
Neighborhood Improvement Fund 117
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Community Center Fund 118
The fund's purpose is to account for revenues and expenditures for the rentals at the Community Center and Jacob Myers Park.
Community Center Fund Comprehensive Fund Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $23,906.00 $42,923.00 $80,162.00 $80,162.00 $124,530.00 Revenues
Charges for Services $200,918.82 $246,190.77 $317,459.62 $270,000.00 $300,000.00 Interest Income - $118.25 $1,593.99 - $1,500.00
Transfers In $22,500.00 $38,245.00 - $35,000.00 $15,000.00 Total Revenues $223,418.82 $284,554.02 $319,053.61 $305,000.00 $316,500.00 Expenditures
Payroll Benefits $3,028.45 $3,104.03 $3,694.26 $21,088.00 $7,331.37 Salary $31,590.68 $37,713.50 $44,991.12 $61,017.00 $88,181.27 Professional Services $4,490.85 $3,801.49 $4,274.86 $5,000.00 $7,220.00 Services/ Supplies $121,929.59 $172,682.92 $179,329.60 $153,652.00 $185,567.00 Utilities $41,485.32 $24,042.09 $37,236.25 $20,000.00 $17,101.00 Capital Expenses/ Projects - $13,136.24 - - -
Total Expenditures $202,524.89 $254,480.27 $269,526.09 $260,757.00 $305,400.63 Total Revenues Less Expenditures $20,893.93 $30,073.75 $49,527.52 $44,243.00 $11,099.37 Ending Fund Balance $44,799.93 $72,996.75 $129,689.52 $124,405.00 $135,629.37 Community Center Fund 118
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Community Center Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Interest Income Transfers In Charges for Services
Revenue Actual Revenue Surplus Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual Expenditures Over Budget Expenditures Budgeted 2025 2026 2027
0 $100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$$228855KK
$$331199KK $$331177KK
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
Community Center Fund 118
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FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Charges for Services $300,000 94.79%
Transfers In $15,000 4.74%
Interest Income $1,500 0.47%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Charges for Services $200,918.82 $246,190.77 $317,459.62 $270,000.00 $300,000.00 11.11% Interest Income - $118.25 $1,593.99 - $1,500.00 -
Transfers In $22,500.00 $38,245.00 - $35,000.00 $15,000.00 -57.14% Total Revenues $223,418.82 $284,554.02 $319,053.61 $305,000.00 $316,500.00 3.77% Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
Recreation JMP Parking Community Center
317K
Revenues by Revenue Source
$$225544KK
$$227700KK
$$330055KK
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
Community Center Fund 118
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FY27 Expenditures by Department
Community Center $166,187 54.42%
JMP Parking $139,214 45.58%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Recreation - $203.90 - - - -
JMP Parking $91,106.44 $122,433.11 $90,354.97 $109,600.00 $139,213.92 27.02% Community Center $111,418.45 $131,843.26 $179,171.12 $151,157.00 $166,186.71 9.94% Total Expenditures $202,524.89 $254,480.27 $269,526.09 $260,757.00 $305,400.63 17.12% 305K
Expenditures by Department
Community Center Fund 118
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Equipment Pool Fund 119
The Equipment Pool Fund is responsible for maintaining the vehicles and equipment for the City.
Equipment Pool Fund Comprehensive Fund Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $1,149.00 $30,174.00 $7,305.00 $7,305.00 $4,642.00 Revenues
Charges for Services $361,550.00 $428,985.00 $504,369.95 $504,267.00 $511,649.00 Interest Income - $111.97 $1,343.12 - -
Transfers In $144,923.00 $39,360.00 $44,248.04 $44,248.00 $43,932.00 Total Revenues $506,473.00 $468,456.97 $549,961.11 $548,515.00 $555,581.00 Expenditures
Payroll Benefits $47,275.50 $56,344.85 $58,270.85 $64,512.03 $64,342.63 Salary $72,774.77 $75,658.60 $74,180.62 $84,212.26 $87,768.16 Professional Services $62,777.55 $112,863.54 $32,425.93 $113,000.00 $108,000.00 Services/ Supplies $18,387.07 $25,218.56 $18,694.73 $23,400.00 $27,450.00 Utilities $30,396.18 $24,102.50 $15,670.60 $32,500.00 $32,500.00 Vehicle/ Fueling Costs $243,537.97 $197,138.46 $204,280.13 $230,000.00 $230,000.00 Capital Expenses/ Projects - - - $5,000.00 $5,000.00
Total Expenditures $475,149.04 $491,326.51 $403,522.86 $552,624.29 $555,060.79 Total Revenues Less Expenditures $31,323.96 -$22,869.54 $146,438.25 -$4,109.29 $520.21 Ending Fund Balance $32,472.96 $7,304.46 $153,743.25 $3,195.71 $5,162.21 Equipment Pool Fund 119
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Equipment Pool Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Interest Income Transfers In Charges for Services
Revenue Actual Revenue Surplus Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual Expenditures Over Budget Expenditures Budgeted 2025 2026 2027
0 $100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
$600K
$$446688KK
$$555500KK $$555566KK
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $200K
$400K
$600K
Equipment Pool Fund 119
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FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Charges for Services $511,649 92.09%
Transfers In $43,932 7.91%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Charges for Services $361,550.00 $428,985.00 $504,369.95 $504,267.00 $511,649.00 1.46% Interest Income - $111.97 $1,343.12 - - -
Transfers In $144,923.00 $39,360.00 $44,248.04 $44,248.00 $43,932.00 -0.71% Total Revenues $506,473.00 $468,456.97 $549,961.11 $548,515.00 $555,581.00 1.29% Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
Equipment Pool
556K
Revenues by Revenue Source
$$449911KK
$$440044KK
$$555555KK
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $200K
$400K
$600K
Equipment Pool Fund 119
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FY27 Expenditures by Department
Equipment Pool $555,061 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Equipment Pool $475,149.04 $491,326.51 $403,522.86 $552,624.29 $555,060.79 0.44% Total Expenditures $475,149.04 $491,326.51 $403,522.86 $552,624.29 $555,060.79 0.44% 555K
Expenditures by Department
Equipment Pool Fund 119
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Special Projects Fund 125
This fund is used to account for deposits received in connection with special development projects and the related expenditures. Resources are restricted to activities and costs associated with the respective projects, in accordance with applicable agreements and City policies.
Special Project Fund Comprehensive Fund Summary
Special Project Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $67,621.00 $301,292.00 $71,973.00 $71,973.00 $74,384.00 Revenues
Charges for Services $1,088.79 $67.90 -$67.90 - -
Interest Income $947.43 $2,247.64 $2,479.56 $500.00 $1,000.00 Total Revenues $2,036.22 $2,315.54 $2,411.66 $500.00 $1,000.00 Expenditures
Total Expenditures - - - - -
Total Revenues Less Expenditures $2,036.22 $2,315.54 $2,411.66 $500.00 $1,000.00 Ending Fund Balance $69,657.22 $303,607.54 $74,384.66 $72,473.00 $75,384.00 Revenue Actual Revenue Surplus Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
0 $500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
Special Projects Fund 125
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Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Charges for Services Interest Income
FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Interest Income $1,000 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Charges for Services $1,088.79 $67.90 -$67.90 - - -
Interest Income $947.43 $2,247.64 $2,479.56 $500.00 $1,000.00 100.00% Total Revenues $2,036.22 $2,315.54 $2,411.66 $500.00 $1,000.00 100.00% $2K
$2K
$1K
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
-$1K
0 $1K
$2K
$3K
1K
Revenues by Revenue Source
Special Projects Fund 125
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Vehicle Tow Fund 126
This fund is to account for monies received from asset seizures in the City's jurisdiction as well as revenues and expenditures from Office of Traffic Safety grants awarded for police services.
Vehicle Tow Fund Comprehensive Fund Summary
Vehicle Tow Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $33,192.00 $42,391.00 $64,707.00 $64,707.00 $16,342.00 Revenues
Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $9,200.00 $8,200.00 $8,100.00 $7,000.00 $7,500.00 Interest Income - $85.49 $422.37 - -
Total Revenues $9,200.00 $8,285.49 $8,522.37 $7,000.00 $7,500.00 Expenditures
Services/ Supplies - - - $6,500.00 $9,000.00
Capital Expenses/ Projects - -$14,030.00 $55,887.55 - - Total Expenditures - -$14,030.00 $55,887.55 $6,500.00 $9,000.00 Total Revenues Less Expenditures $9,200.00 $22,315.49 -$47,365.18 $500.00 -$1,500.00 Ending Fund Balance $42,392.00 $64,706.49 $17,341.82 $65,207.00 $14,842.00 Revenue Actual Revenue Surplus Revenue Budgeted
Expenditures Actual Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
-$20K
0 $20K
$40K
$60K
Vehicle Tow Fund 126
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Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
Asset/Seizure Forfeiture
FY27 Expenditures by Department
Asset/Seizure Forfeiture $9,000 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Asset/Seizure Forfeiture - -$14,030.00 $55,887.55 $6,500.00 $9,000.00 38.46% Total Expenditures - -$14,030.00 $55,887.55 $6,500.00 $9,000.00 38.46% --$$1144KK
$56K
$9K
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
-$25K
0 $25K
$50K
$75K
9K
Expenditures by Department
Vehicle Tow Fund 126
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Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Interest Income Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties
FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $7,500 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties $9,200.00 $8,200.00 $8,100.00 $7,000.00 $7,500.00 7.14% Interest Income - $85.49 $422.37 - - -
Total Revenues $9,200.00 $8,285.49 $8,522.37 $7,000.00 $7,500.00 7.14% $8K $9K
$8K
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $3K
$5K
$8K
$10K
7.5K
Revenues by Revenue Source
Vehicle Tow Fund 126
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State Grants Fund 129
This special revenue fund is used to account for the proceeds of state grants and the expenditures of those resources for specified purposes, in accordance with grant agreements and state regulatory requirements. Resources are restricted to activities authorized under the respective grant programs.
State Grants Fund Comprehensive Fund Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance -$462,578.00 -$204,223.00 -$466,027.00 -$466,027.00 $64,994.00 Revenues
Grants $291,271.86 $89,420.28 - $319,575.00 -
Charges for Services - $271.60 -$271.60 - -
Interest Income - $5,987.55 $4,493.80 $1,500.00 $2,000.00 Transfers In $3,688.19 - - - -
Total Revenues $294,960.05 $95,679.43 $4,222.20 $321,075.00 $2,000.00 Expenditures
Professional Services $9,799.64 $7,646.06 $4,447.07 $319,575.00 - Capital Expenses/ Projects $26,806.21 $260,417.11 - - - Transfers Out - $89,420.28 - $11,000.00 -
Total Expenditures $36,605.85 $357,483.45 $4,447.07 $330,575.00 - Total Revenues Less Expenditures $258,354.20 -$261,804.02 -$224.87 -$9,500.00 $2,000.00 Ending Fund Balance -$204,223.80 -$466,027.02 -$466,251.87 -$475,527.00 $66,994.00 State Grants Fund 129
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State Grants Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Charges for Services Interest Income Grants
Revenue Actual Revenue Budgeted Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Over Budget Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
0 $100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$96K
$4K $2K
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
-$50K
0 $50K
$100K
$150K
State Grants Fund 129
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FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Interest Income $2,000 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Grants $291,271.86 $89,420.28 - $319,575.00 - -100.00%
Charges for Services - $271.60 -$271.60 - - -
Interest Income - $5,987.55 $4,493.80 $1,500.00 $2,000.00 33.33% Transfers In $3,688.19 - - - - -
Total Revenues $294,960.05 $95,679.43 $4,222.20 $321,075.00 $2,000.00 -99.38% Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
SB 1383 Parks Grant Fund Housing State Grants
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
SB 1383 $16,102.19 $18,063.17 $4,447.07 - - -
2K
Revenues by Revenue Source
$$335577KK
$4K 0
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
Expenditures by Department
State Grants Fund 129
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Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Housing State Grants - $250,000.00 - - - -
Parks Grant Fund $16,334.81 $89,420.28 - $11,000.00 - -100.00% Planning State Grants $4,168.85 - - $319,575.00 - -100.00% Total Expenditures $36,605.85 $357,483.45 $4,447.07 $330,575.00 - -100.00% State Grants Fund 129
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Weed Abatement Fund 132
The fund's purpose is to account for weed and rubbish cleanup in the City.
Weed Abatement Fund Comprehensive Fund Summary
Weed Abatement Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $10,917.00 $53,527.00 $50,745.00 $50,745.00 $50,488.00 Revenues
Charges for Services $40,481.39 - - $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Interest Income $2,129.22 $717.61 $543.18 - -
Total Revenues $42,610.61 $717.61 $543.18 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Expenditures
Professional Services - $1,100.00 - $8,000.00 $4,000.00 Services/ Supplies - $2,400.00 $800.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Total Expenditures - $3,500.00 $800.00 $11,000.00 $7,000.00 Total Revenues Less Expenditures $42,610.61 -$2,782.39 -$256.82 -$9,000.00 -$5,000.00 Ending Fund Balance $53,527.61 $50,744.61 $50,488.18 $41,745.00 $45,488.00 Revenue Actual Revenue Budgeted Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
0 $2K
$4K
$6K
$8K
$10K
Weed Abatement Fund 132
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Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Interest Income Charges for Services
FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Charges for Services $2,000 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Charges for Services $40,481.39 - - $2,000.00 $2,000.00 - Interest Income $2,129.22 $717.61 $543.18 - - -
Total Revenues $42,610.61 $717.61 $543.18 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 - $1K
$1K
$2K
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $1K
$2K
$3K
2K
Revenues by Revenue Source
Weed Abatement Fund 132
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Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
Contract Engineering
FY27 Expenditures by Department
Contract Engineering $7,000 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Contract Engineering - $3,500.00 $800.00 $11,000.00 $7,000.00 -36.36% Total Expenditures - $3,500.00 $800.00 $11,000.00 $7,000.00 -36.36% $4K
$1K
$7K
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $3K
$5K
$8K
7K
Expenditures by Department
Weed Abatement Fund 132
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Recreation & Park Development Fund 134
This fund's purpose is to account for transactions related to recreation and park facilities.
Recreation & Park Development Fund Comprehensive Fund
Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance -$25,441.00 -$24,756.00 -$12,306.00 -$12,306.00 - Revenues
Charges for Services $133,098.82 $139,977.62 $148,769.98 $128,231.00 $137,356.00 Transfers In $570,765.34 $753,843.00 - $979,248.00 $872,955.00 Total Revenues $703,864.16 $893,820.62 $148,769.98 $1,107,479.00 $1,010,311.00 Expenditures
Payroll Benefits $186,786.34 $242,579.40 $208,568.79 $352,280.70 $284,113.64 Salary $402,033.80 $497,076.54 $422,316.91 $604,434.76 $573,525.37 Professional Services $18,220.97 $55,454.83 $7,756.52 $26,721.00 $30,938.00 Services/ Supplies $81,544.18 $81,446.73 $72,233.50 $105,312.24 $119,458.00 Utilities $5,524.31 $4,813.16 $3,109.01 $7,204.00 $2,280.00 Capital Expenses/ Projects $9,069.30 - - - -
Total Expenditures $703,178.90 $881,370.66 $713,984.73 $1,095,952.70 $1,010,315.02 Total Revenues Less Expenditures $685.26 $12,449.96 -$565,214.75 $11,526.30 -$4.02 Ending Fund Balance -$24,755.74 -$12,306.04 -$577,520.75 -$779.70 -$4.02 Recreation & Park Development Fund 134
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Recreation & Park Development Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Charges for Services Transfers In
Revenue Actual Revenue Budgeted Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
0 $250K
$500K
$750K
$1,000K
$1,250K
$$889944KK
$$114499KK
$$$111,,,000111000KKK
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
Recreation & Park Development Fund 134
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FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Transfers In $872,955 86.40%
Charges for Services $137,356 13.60%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Charges for Services $133,098.82 $139,977.62 $148,769.98 $128,231.00 $137,356.00 7.12% Transfers In $570,765.34 $753,843.00 - $979,248.00 $872,955.00 -10.85% Total Revenues $703,864.16 $893,820.62 $148,769.98 $1,107,479.00 $1,010,311.00 -8.77% Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
Recreation
1.01M
Revenues by Revenue Source
$$888811KK
$$771144KK
$$$111,,,000111000KKK
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $500K
$1,000K
$1,500K
Recreation & Park Development Fund 134
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FY27 Expenditures by Department
Recreation $1,010,315 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Recreation $703,178.90 $881,370.66 $713,984.73 $1,095,952.70 $1,010,315.02 -7.81% Total Expenditures $703,178.90 $881,370.66 $713,984.73 $1,095,952.70 $1,010,315.02 -7.81%
1.01M
Expenditures by Department
Recreation & Park Development Fund 134
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ARPA Fund 136
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), also known as the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, was signed into law on March 11, 2021, aiming to accelerate the United States' recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation allocated approximately $1.9 trillion in funding, with $65 billion designated as direct aid to every city, town, and village across the country. Cities were categorized into entitlement cities (metropolitan areas with populations over 50,000) and nonentitlement units of local government (NEUs), such as the City of Riverbank. For NEUs, ARPA funds were distributed by their respective state governments. Riverbank received an allocation of $5,952,064.00 under this legislation, with half disbursed in July 2021 and the remaining half in July 2022.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in collaboration with the National League of Cities, provided guidance to ensure that local jurisdictions could effectively utilize ARPA funds in areas most impacted by the pandemic, including:
Supporting the COVID-19 public health and economic response Replacing lost public sector revenue
Providing premium pay to eligible essential workers
Investing in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure Expanding access to affordable housing
Key Compliance Deadlines and Reporting Requirements:
Obligation Deadline: All ARPA funds must have been obligated by December 31, 2024. An obligation refers to a commitment through contracts, subawards, purchase orders, or similar transactions. National Association of Counties
Expenditure Deadline: Obligated funds must be fully expended by December 31, 2026. National Association of Counties
Reporting Requirements: Non-entitlement units (NEUs) like Riverbank are required to submit annual Project and Expenditure Reports to the U.S. Department of the Treasury by April 30 each year. Even if all funds have been expended, annual reporting remains mandatory until April 2027. GovDelivery Failure to meet these deadlines or reporting requirements may result in the recapture of funds by the Treasury.
For more detailed information on ARPA compliance and reporting, you can refer to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's official guidance. U.S. Department of the Treasury ARPA Fund Comprehensive Fund Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $2,456,252.00 $2,292,107.00 $451,590.00 $451,590.00 $117,394.00 Revenues
Grants $1,734,642.99 $931,567.58 - - -
Charges for Services $121,158.11 - - - -
Interest Income - $1,048.78 $4,739.51 - $500.00
Total Revenues $1,855,801.10 $932,616.36 $4,739.51 - $500.00 Expenditures
Professional Services $1,027.68 $44,161.00 $18,000.00 $20,339.00 - Services/ Supplies $25,000.00 $82,092.85 $38,281.84 $98,190.00 $59,900.00 Capital Expenses/ Projects $1,291,092.42 $309,808.86 $24,525.30 $433,233.00 $57,994.00 ARPA Fund 136
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Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Interest Income Grants
FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Interest Income $500 100.00%
Category FY 2024 Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs.
FY 2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Grants $1,734,642.99 $931,567.58 - - - -
Charges for Services $121,158.11 - - - - -
Interest Income - $1,048.78 $4,739.51 - $500.00 -
Total Revenues $1,855,801.10 $932,616.36 $4,739.51 - $500.00 - Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Transfers Out $374,536.41 $211,226.22 - - -
Total Expenditures $1,691,656.51 $647,288.93 $80,807.14 $551,762.00 $117,894.00 Total Revenues Less Expenditures $164,144.59 $285,327.43 -$76,067.63 -$551,762.00 -$117,394.00 Ending Fund Balance $2,620,396.59 $2,577,434.43 $375,522.37 -$100,172.00 - $$993333KK
$5K $1K
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $250K
$500K
$750K
$1,000K
500
Revenues by Revenue Source
ARPA Fund 136
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Expenditures by Department
Historical Expenditures by Department
ARPA Police ARPA Storm Water ARPA Admin
ARPA Parks American Rescue Plan Fund
FY27 Expenditures by Department
ARPA Admin $59,900 50.81%
ARPA Parks $57,994 49.19%
Category FY 2024 Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
ARPA Admin $25,000.00 $82,092.85 $38,281.84 $98,190.00 $59,900.00 -39.00% ARPA Police $280,192.30 $28,584.20 - - - -
ARPA Storm Water $621,978.45 $93,842.97 - - - -
ARPA Parks $20,144.70 $185,263.69 $16,998.80 $225,703.00 $57,994.00 -74.31% American Rescue Plan Fund $744,341.06 $257,505.22 $25,526.50 $227,869.00 - -100.00% Total Expenditures $1,691,656.51 $647,288.93 $80,807.14 $551,762.00 $117,894.00 -78.63% $$664477KK
$81K
$$111188KK
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $250K
$500K
$750K
118K
Expenditures by Department
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ARPA Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Revenue Actual Revenue Budgeted Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
0 $250K
$500K
$750K
$1,000K
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Workers Comp Liability Reserve Fund 137
This fund's purpose is to track transactions related to workers' compensation.
Workers Comp Liability Reserve Fund Comprehensive Fund
Summary
Workers Comp Liability Reserve Fund Summary
Revenues vs Expenditures Summary
Comprehensive Fund Summary
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
Beginning Fund Balance $453,839.00 $224,057.00 -$94,111.00 -$94,111.00 - Revenues
Charges for Services $147,666.19 $115,602.84 - $507,500.00 $553,705.00 Interest Income $5,049.71 $3,020.30 $48.17 - -
Total Revenues $152,715.90 $118,623.14 $48.17 $507,500.00 $553,705.00 Expenditures
Services/ Supplies $382,497.00 $436,792.00 $498,523.00 $507,500.00 $553,705.00 Total Expenditures $382,497.00 $436,792.00 $498,523.00 $507,500.00 $553,705.00 Total Revenues Less Expenditures -$229,781.10 -$318,168.86 -$498,474.83 - - Ending Fund Balance $224,057.90 -$94,111.86 -$592,585.83 -$94,111.00 - Revenue Actual Revenue Budgeted Expenditures Actual
Expenditures Budgeted
2025 2026 2027
0 $100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
$600K
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Revenues by Revenue Source
Historical Revenue by Revenue Source
Interest Income Charges for Services
FY27 Revenues by Revenue Source
Charges for Services $553,705 100.00%
Category
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Actual
FY 2026
Actual
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget
FY 2027
Budgeted
FY 2025-26
Amended
Budget vs. FY
2027
Budgeted (%
Change)
Charges for Services $147,666.19 $115,602.84 - $507,500.00 $553,705.00 9.10% Interest Income $5,049.71 $3,020.30 $48.17 - - -
Total Revenues $152,715.90 $118,623.14 $48.17 $507,500.00 $553,705.00 9.10% $$111199KK
$0K
$$555544KK
FY2025 FY2026 FY2027
0 $200K
$400K
$600K
554K
Revenues by Revenue Source
Workers Comp Liability Reserve Fund 137
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