# November 10, 2026, Riverbank City Council Meetings

The November 10, 2026, Riverbank City Council meeting included a groundwater sustainability presentation, land-use ordinance actions, and a workshop on regulating short-term rentals. Consultants Todd Groundwater and Woodard & Curran presented the amended groundwater sustainability plan and periodic evaluation, addressing state water agency corrective actions. They reported that the Modesto Subbasin remains in overdraft, described 16 projects and seven management actions, and said public comment is open through December 3 before planned submission to the state by January 31. The council raised questions about the well-mitigation plan’s effects on residents; no contract award or new spending authorization was identified. The council also introduced an amendment to the city’s accessory dwelling unit ordinance to align it with state law, with staff directed to return for a second reading and adoption; the motion passed unanimously. Consent-calendar items were approved 5–0.

The short-term rental workshop focused on accountability and possible rules for permits, occupancy limits, caps, parking, enforcement, and fees. Council members requested a draft ordinance for another workshop in January, along with more information about permit options and costs, enforcement and revocation criteria, and code-enforcement staffing and hours; no ordinance or procurement decision was made at this workshop. Discussion also referenced a reported $2.7 million structural deficit during debate about enforcement resources. No procurement activity—such as a solicitation, contract award, or purchasing approval—was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [November 10, 2026, Riverbank City Council Meetings](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Q23vLjHNQ) - City of Riverbank California