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Votes at a glance: Riverbank City Council actions, July 22, 2025
Summary
At its July 22 meeting the Riverbank City Council approved a consent calendar and unanimous votes on PLHA amendments, a solid-waste rate increase, direction for $1.5 million supportive-housing funds and youth council stipends; key details and next steps follow.
This summary lists the formal votes recorded by the Riverbank City Council during its July 22, 2025 meeting, with outcomes and short notes on next steps.
Consent calendar (items 9.1–9.1) - Outcome: Approved, roll-call vote 5–0. - Notes: Typical consent items were adopted as presented; specific consent-item details were not discussed in public comment.
PLHA program plan amendment (item 10.1) - Outcome: Approved, roll-call vote 5–0. - Key detail: Council adopted an amended PLHA spending plan that directs a larger share of remaining PLHA funds to Sierra House operations (60%) with 40% toward affordable ownership/rental activities; staff provided approximate dollar estimates that will be reflected in upcoming budget documents.
Solid-waste rate increase (item 10.2) - Outcome: Approved, roll-call vote 5–0. - Key detail: Council adopted a contractually allowed 1.3% annual adjustment to solid-waste collection rates, effective Sept. 1; example impact: roughly $6 annually for a typical single-family residence.
Direction on interim permanent supportive housing funds (item 11.1) - Outcome: Approved (NOFA direction), roll-call vote 5–0. - Key detail: Council directed staff to issue a notice of funding availability for $1.5 million in state-allocated interim funds and to evaluate proposals from affordable-housing developers.
Youth council appointments and stipend (item 11.2) - Outcome: Approved, roll-call vote 5–0. - Key detail: Council designated a primary and alternate to support the youth council outreach and interview process and approved a $25 per‑meeting stipend (including a meal) for youth-council members (limit two meetings per month). Council also confirmed the interview-panel structure and interview dates; staff will open applications and return with results.
League of California Cities voting delegate (item 11.3) - Outcome: Direction given by council (primary and alternate named); roll-call support recorded 5–0. - Key detail: A council member volunteered to serve as the city’s voting delegate for the League of California Cities annual business meeting in October, with an alternate named to attend if needed.
Votes that passed at this meeting were unanimous; several items require staff follow-up (NOFA preparation, PLHA implementation details, youth-council recruitment and interviews). Council directed staff to return with draft NOFA materials and recommended awards for future council action where required.
