Any documents that are not privileged or part of a Closed Session provided to a majority of the City Council / LRA Board after distribution of the agenda packet, regarding any item on this agenda, will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office 6707 Third St., Suite A, Riverbank.
CITY COUNCIL / LRA BOARD CITY OF RIVERBANK
Regular City Council and Local
Redevelopment Authority Board
Meetings
Mayor/Chair
Rachel Hernandez
Council/Authority Members
District 1 — Luis Uribe
District 2 — Cindy Fosi
Vice Mayor, District 3 — John Pimentel
District 4 — Stacy Call
COMMUNITY CENTER
3600 Santa Fe Street
Riverbank, CA 95367
TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 — 6:00 PM
(THE AGENDA PACKET IS ONLINE AT HTTPS://RIVERBANKCA.PORTAL.CIVICCLERK.COM/) PARA TRADUCCION EN ESPAÑOLFAVOR DE REFERIRSE A LA ULTIMA PAGINA DE LA AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. FLAG SALUTE
3. INVOCATION
4. ROLL CALL
5. AGENDA CHANGES
6. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Any Council/Authority Member who has a direct Conflict of Interest on any scheduled agenda item to be considered is to declare their conflict at this time. Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308 (Levine Act), any Council /Authority Member who has received a contribution of $500 or more within the preceding 12 months from a party, participant, or their agent related to an item on the agenda must disclose that contribution on the record prior to participation in the discussion or decision on the item and may be required to recuse themselves, as applicable.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (No action can be taken)
At this time, members of the public may comment on any item not appearing on the agenda, and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council/LRA Board. Individual comments will be limited to a maximum of 3 minutes (or as stated by the presiding Officer) and time cannot be yielded to another person. Under State law, matters presented during the public comment period cannot be discussed or acted upon.
Refer to the last page of this agenda for the Public Comment Procedures via ZOOM.
IN PERSON COMMENTS: Please fill out a Comment Card and return it to the City Clerk.
Any documents that are not privileged or part of a Closed Session provided to a majority of the City Council / LRA Board after distribution of the agenda packet, regarding any item on this agenda, will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office 6707 Third St., Suite A, Riverbank.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR (No obligation to read aloud)
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are to be acted upon by a single action of the City Council/LRA Board unless requested by an individual Council/Authority Member or member of the public for special consideration. Otherwise, the recommendation of staff will be accepted and acted upon by motion of the City Council/LRA Board.
Item 8.1. Waiver of Readings
Item 8.2. Approval of the City Council and Local Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting Minutes for September 8, 2026.
Item 8.3. Acceptance of the Pedestrian Access on Roselle Ave over the MID Canal Project and Authorization to File a Notice of Completion
Item 8.4. Resolution Accepting and Ratifying Current Adopted Salary Schedules Effective July 10, 2026 in Accordance with CalPERS Requirements
Item 8.5. Second Reading by Title Only of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 72 BICYCLES of Title VII: TRAFFIC CODE, by Amending Sections 72.04 & 72.99, and by adding new Sections 72.08 and 72.09. It is recommended City Council hold the second reading of a proposed ordinance amending Section 72.04 (License Fee) and Section 72.99 (Penalty), and adding Sections 72.08 (Unsafe Operation of Bicycle and Motorized Devices in Public Parks and Trails, Sidewalks, and Streets), and 72.09 (Administrative Appeal) to Chapter 72, Bicycles, of Title VII, Traffic Code, of the Riverbank Code of Ordinances Related to Bicycle Regulations.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
The public notice for item 9.1 was published in the newspaper on 08/19/2026.
Item 9.1. RIVER WALK SPECIFIC PLAN (DEPT. FILE NO. 20-0026) PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed River Walk Project is located in the unincorporated area of Stanislaus County adjacent to the City of Riverbank. The Project Area is generally located north of Patterson Road/State Route 108, east of McHenry Avenue, south of the Stanislaus River and approximately two miles northwest of downtown Riverbank. The overall Project Area includes approximately 1,522 acres. The River Walk Specific Plan Area includes approximately 997 acres within the overall Project Area.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed River Walk Project includes approval of the River Walk Specific Plan, an amendment to the City of Riverbank’s General Plan, Sphere of Influence amendment, annexation of the approximately 997-acre Specific Plan Area into the City of Riverbank, prezoning, approval of a Development Agreement between the City and the project applicant, and the extension of infrastructure and utilities necessary to serve future development within the Specific Plan Area. The remaining land within the approximately 1,522- acre Project Area would be included within the proposed Sphere of Influence Amendment and held as Reserve land for possible long-range planning at a future time.
Any documents that are not privileged or part of a Closed Session provided to a majority of the City Council / LRA Board after distribution of the agenda packet, regarding any item on this agenda, will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office 6707 Third St., Suite A, Riverbank.
A Development Agreement is proposed to address the applicant’s obligations and the City’s requirements related to the orderly development of the River Walk Specific Plan Area, including but not limited to infrastructure, utilities, public improvements, phasing, financing, fees, dedications and other terms necessary to implement the Specific Plan.
The Project Area includes 61 Assessor’s Parcel Numbers and additional nonparcelized areas, including rights-of-way. The Assessor’s Parcel Numbers within the Project Area are:
074-001-001, 074-001-015, 074-001-016, 074-001-003, 074-001-011, 074-001- 012, 074-001-013, 074-001-005, 074-001-008, 074-001-009, 074-001-017, 074- 001-018, 074-001-019, 074-001-020, 074-002-020, 074-002-019, 074-002-018, 074-002-017, 074-002-025, 074-002-024, 074-002-014, 074-002-013, 074-002- 011, 074-002-028, 074-002-026, 074-002-006, 074-002-010, 074-002-031, 074- 002-021, 074-002-030, 074-002-029, 074-002-034, 074-002-007, 074-002-033, 074-002-032, 074-002-001, 074-003-022, 074-003-021, 074-003-020, 074-003- 016, 074-003-013, 074-003-012, 074-003-023, 074-003-002, 074-003-015, 074- 003-014, 074-003-011, 074-003-010, 074-003-019, 074-003-018, 074-003-024, 074-003-008, 074-003-007, 074-003-006, 074-003-005, 074-003-004, 074-003- 003, 074-005-012, 074-005-013, 074-005-010 and 074-005-011.
The River Walk Specific Plan proposes a mixed-use development with a range of residential densities, neighborhood-serving mixed-use areas, parks, recreation, open space, greenways, trails, landscaping, pedestrian and bicycle facilities and supporting infrastructure. Proposed land use categories include Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, Mixed Use, Park, Dual Use Park/Ponding Basin, Buffer/Greenway/Open Space - Bluff, Buffer/Greenway/Open Space - Canal, Buffer/Greenway/Open Space - River Park and Reserve. The existing Project Area is predominantly used for agricultural operations, including almond, walnut and cherry orchards, fallow land, rural residential uses, agricultural accessory structures, private irrigation facilities, a horse ranch, a commercial nursery business, truck storage, an approximately 150- acre solar farm and the Modesto Rifle Club. Modesto Irrigation District canals, easements and irrigation facilities are also located within the Project Area.
The proposed Project is intended to provide for orderly long-term planning, expand the City’s Sphere of Influence, allow for future annexation and development of the Specific Plan Area and increase the supply and variety of housing within the City of Riverbank planning area.
The City has prepared an Environmental Impact Report (SCH: 2021060098) for the River Walk Specific Plan in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Environmental Impact Report evaluates the potential environmental effects of the proposed Project and identifies mitigation measures where applicable. Significant and unavoidable impacts of development of the River Walk Specific Plan subject to mitigation measures include the following: Aesthetics; agricultural resources; greenhouse gases, climate change, and energy; noise; Any documents that are not privileged or part of a Closed Session provided to a majority of the City Council / LRA Board after distribution of the agenda packet, regarding any item on this agenda, will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office 6707 Third St., Suite A, Riverbank.
public services and recreation; transportation and circulation; utilities; and cumulative impacts.
10. COMMENTS/REPORTS
A brief report on notable attendance of a meeting or conference or other notable topics of City business shall be made. The Brown Act does not allow for discussion or action of items by the City Council/LRA Board during this time.
Item 10.1. Staff
Item 10.2. Council / Authority Member
Item 10.3. Mayor / Chair
11. ADJOURNMENT The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 5th, 2026 at 6:00P.M. in the Council Chambers
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted at the meeting location, on the North City Hall public exterior bulletin board, South City Hall public exterior Bulletin, Riverbank Community Center exterior bulletin, and the City’s website 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance to the California Ralph M. Brown Act.
Posted this 17th Day of September , 2026
/s/Gabriela Hernandez, CMC, City Clerk
ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, the City will make every effort to make reasonable modifications or accommodations from individuals with disabilities. Contact the Administration Dept. at (209) 863-7122 or the City Clerk at [email protected] at least (48) hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility.
NOTICE REGARDING NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS
Pursuant to California Constitution Article III, Section IV, establishing English as the official language for the State of California, and in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedures Section 185, which requires proceedings before any State Court to be in English, notice is hereby given that all proceedings before the City of Riverbank City Council/LRA Board shall be in English and anyone wishing to address the Council is required to have a translator present who will take an oath to make an accurate translation from any language not English into the English language.
Any documents that are not privileged or part of a Closed Session provided to a majority of the City Council / LRA Board after distribution of the agenda packet, regarding any item on this agenda, will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office 6707 Third St., Suite A, Riverbank.
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ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF SUBMITTING COMMENTS BEFORE THE 5:00 PM DEADLINE • Via Mail Service: Mail comments to City of Riverbank, Attn: City Clerk, 6707 Third Street, Suite A, Riverbank, CA 95367. (Call 209-863-7198 / 209-863-7122 to ensure they were received.)
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