January 27, 2026, Riverbank City Council Meetings

The City of Riverbank, California, held a City Council meeting on January 27, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and budget considerations. The council approved updates to the Parks and Recreation Department's fee schedule, including rental fees for park amenities, recreation programs, and special events, with adjustments aimed at increasing cost recovery and simplifying fee structures. Additionally, the council authorized reallocating a community resource deputy position to a patrol deputy position within the Riverbank Police Services to better meet patrol needs. The meeting also addressed groundwater sustainability compliance under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), with the council adopting resolutions to collaborate on a groundwater use management program and a well mitigation plan for the Modesto groundwater subbasin. These plans involve potential future fees and funding mechanisms to ensure long-term groundwater sustainability, including mitigation for impacted wells. Furthermore, the council approved a consultant services agreement with JPW Communications to develop a comprehensive communications and community engagement strategy. Several motions related to these items passed unanimously, reflecting the council's commitment to fiscal responsibility, public safety, environmental sustainability, and community outreach.