Robert Brown

This document outlines the Storm Drain System Master Plan for the City of Riverbank, serving as a basis for infrastructure development and impact assessment for new and future developments. It aims to meet the development goals of the City's General Plan, extending to the year 2025, by identifying upgrades to existing storm drainage components, proposing conceptual conveyance systems for expanded service areas, and establishing a phased Capital Improvement Program. The plan also addresses storm water quality regulations and provides hydraulic analyses and recommended improvements for various storm drain systems within the city.

The committee reviewed an update on recommendations from the previous year and voted to include item #7 in discussions for the upcoming budget preparation. Members discussed advertising the Senior and Disabled garbage low-income rate program at the Farmers' Market. Additionally, the committee reviewed the current Vehicle Use Policy and recommended its dissemination to all employees by the Human Resources Division. The proposed calendar for upcoming meetings was reviewed with no requested changes.

The committee reviewed the landscape maintenance contract with Grover Landscaping and discussed potential future requests for proposals. The primary focus involved a comprehensive review of the Fiscal Year 2015-16 base budgets for building maintenance, parks, the recreation subsidy account, the community center enterprise fund, and the recreation fund. Discussions included personnel and operating costs, potential revenue from a cell tower, and suggestions to review recreation fees for better cost recovery. Additionally, the committee received an update on the general fund reserve status, noting expenditure increases in pension costs and contract payments alongside pending property and sales tax revenue projections.

The council addressed public concerns regarding a council member's behavior and potential resignation. Administrative actions included the approval of warrant registers, the designation of signatories for city bank accounts, and the authorization for signature cards. A public hearing was held to adopt the spring/summer recreation program and park use fees. New business included the approval of a special event request for a car show, the submittal of a foundation grant proposal, and the appointment of a new member to the Housing Authority Board. The council also chose not to provide staff support to the oversight board of the designated local authority. Additionally, the council discussed policy concerning advisory bodies and received reports regarding transportation and community development projects. Executive sessions were conducted to discuss existing litigation cases.

The council meeting addressed the appointment of a representative to the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District Board, adopted mid-year budget adjustments for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, and authorized the first public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant 2012 funding cycle. Discussions also included a request for reconsideration of a StanCOG board appointment, updates on various public works projects, the announcement of a litigation settlement, and a closed session conference regarding existing litigation.