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Council declines to authorize immediate City Hall lease purchase; downtown residents press for alternatives
Summary
Council debated negotiating a lease‑to‑purchase for 6436 Oakdale Road as a potential consolidated City Hall. Staff said the site offers 42,000 sq ft, parking and IT infrastructure but would cost roughly $35,700/month in year one and require $1.5–2M in tenant improvements. After extensive public comment opposing a downtown move, a motion to proceed with negotiations failed.
Riverbank staff briefed the council Feb. 27 on options to address growing staff and space needs, proposing continued negotiations for a potential consolidated City Hall at 6436 Oakdale Road.
Staff described the building as approximately 42,000 square feet with existing IT infrastructure and a backup generator, which could accommodate present and projected staffing needs. Proposed lease terms discussed included a 20‑year initial term with two 10‑year extension options, base rent starting near $35,700 per month for the first year and rising in later years, a triple‑net…
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